General Maint Tech I/II/III (Facilities)

About the role

TxDOT's Odessa District is looking for a General Maintenance Technician I-III. In this role, you'll handle a variety of maintenance and repair tasks to keep our facilities running smoothly—from electrical and plumbing fixes to HVAC upkeep and structural repairs. We're looking for someone with hands-on experience, strong troubleshooting abilities, and a commitment to quality work.

Essential Duties

General Maintenance Tech I:

• Assists in ordering and picking up maintenance supplies
• Assists with maintaining and repairing floors, walls, ceilings, doors, windows, cabinets and furniture; as required moves items related to these activities including refinishing furniture
• Cleans shop and other maintenance environments
• Monitors and adjusts temperatures in working areas
• Performs and/or monitors building operations and service activities including security, housekeeping, building and grounds maintenance as required moves items related to these activities
• Performs general building maintenance and repairs
• Assists with performing periodic preventative maintenance on heating, ventilating, air conditioning, electrical, and/or plumbing systems
• Performs locksmith related duties and handles issues related to keys for facilities
• Performs preventative maintenance on district fuel systems and maintains fuel levels in generators
• Operates forklift, unloads facility deliveries, and safely stores stock in appropriate areas
• Maintains grounds at district offices and shops and makes repairs as needed
• Assists with mechanical, electrical, and plumbing installation, maintenance, and repair as required
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned

Additional essential duties for General Maintenance Tech II:

• Maintains and repairs floors, walls, ceilings, doors, windows, cabinets and furniture; as required moves items related to these activities
• Refinishes furniture
• Tapes and floats sheetrock
• Enters work order information and tracks projects in the Automated Software System and orders materials and equipment
• Prepares, cleans, primes, and paints interior and exterior walls, ceilings, and equipment
• May assist other disciplines with repairs to HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems
• Operates light and heavy equipment
• Assembles, installs, repairs and maintains modular furniture systems

Additional essential duties for General Maintenance Tech III:

• Inspects new equipment to check for compliance with specifications
• Maintains and repairs security systems
• May serve as a lead worker and the related tasks
• Oversees a preventive maintenance program
• Performs weekly walk-through of buildings to inspect operation of utility systems and related equipment

Qualifications

Education: No education required.

Experience:

• General Maintenance Tech I: None
• General Maintenance Tech II: 2 Years experience in general building maintenance and repair or related work experience (experience can be satisfied by fulltime or parttime equivalent)
• General Maintenance Tech III: 4 Years experience in general building maintenance and repair or related work experience (experience can be satisfied by fulltime or parttime equivalent)

Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Skills

General Maintenance Tech I:

• Methods and procedures used in building maintenance and repair
• Tools and equipment used in building maintenance and repair
• Using, maintaining and repairing of tools and equipment of the trade
• Using applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the trade
• Follow applicable safety standards, practices and procedures

Additional competencies for General Maintenance Tech II:

• Utility systems including heating, air conditioning, electrical wiring and plumbing
• Methods and materials used in carpentry work
• Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment
• Repairing and maintaining of buildings, utility systems and related equipment
• Match paint color and perform painting

Additional competencies for General Maintenance Tech III:

• Methods and materials used in carpentry work
• Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment
• Repairing and maintaining of buildings, utility systems and related equipment
• Prioritizing and organizing work assignments
• Training in a classroom, office, or field environment

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour
• Subject to noise and vibration
• Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals
• Subject to atmospheric conditions-fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation
• Subject to air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids
• Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device
• Works in narrow aisles or passageways
• Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs. at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs.
• Climbing - ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffoldings, ramps, etc.
• Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling
• Stooping-bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist
• Standing-prolonged periods of time
• Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another
• Fingering-picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers and grasping-applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm
• Talking expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
• Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication
• Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
• Visual Acuity-determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structures

Conditions of Employment

• Required to wear personal protective equipment provided by employer and comply with all safety requirements
• This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical
• Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions
• This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing
• Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation – 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) – does not authorize "medical marijuana" under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position
• Must be able to report for duty within 30 minutes of notification on a 24-hour basis to respond during emergency situations
• Required to work weekends and holidays
• Required to work hours other than 8 to 5
• Must attend work regularly and observe approved work hours

Benefits

• Retirement Plans
• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
• On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
• Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

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