Maintenance Mechanic II

Job Duties

Performs duties and tasks that are frequently non-routine involving building repairs both cosmetic and structural, repair and maintenance of machinery, electrical wiring and fixtures, water and wastewater systems, plumbing, and physical structure in accordance with instructions, blueprints, manuals, and all building codes.

Solves most questions and problems.

May be required to drive personal or county vehicle to various work sites.

Aids and trains less experienced co-workers and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Experience: Three (3) years hands-on in various aspects of building engineering operations, repairs, and maintenance of commercial and/or industrial facilities such as air handlers, pumps, boilers, chillers, motors.

Knowledge, Skill & Abilities (KSAs)

• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions in a thorough, neat, and timely manner.
• Skilled in the care and use of hand tools and power equipment used in maintenance engineering trades.
• Must display mechanical aptitude.
• Good understanding of installation of equipment and ductwork.
• Self-starter possessing the interpersonal skills required to be a productive team player.
• Ability to maintain a courteous, helpful behavior at all times.

Preferences

• Two (2) years of related technical school or courses.

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Universal Certification

May be required.

General Information

• Position Type, and Typical Hours of Work: Full-Time | Regular | 40 hours per week.
• Subject to early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays at times, depending upon the project or workload.

Salary

Commensurate with experience, based on 26 pay periods.

Physical Demands and Environmental Exposure

• Most assignments will be performed in an office, meeting, or operations command center environment, but some field work may be required.
• May be required to work extended work hours during activation of disaster recovery operations for an unspecified length of time (varies based on the extent of the event).
• This position requires bending, stooping, and lifting to 25 lbs., frequent walking, standing, sitting, reaching, and ascending/descending stairs.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
• Wellness.
• Professional development opportunity.
• Flexible spending account.
• 457 deferred compensation plans.
• Retailment pension (TCDRS).
• Transportation assistance (Metro Ride Sponsor Program).
• Disability and life insurance.
• Harris County is a Qualified Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).