Position Description

Position Overview

Responsible for the repair and maintenance of building equipment and machinery as required to maintain functioning building/s or facilities.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Performs general repairs and maintains equipment and machinery by troubleshooting and diagnosing special service problems in accordance with instructions, blueprints, manuals, and all building codes.
• Estimates cost factors for labor and material and determines requirements and plan for fabricating, installing, testing, start-up, and servicing HVAC equipment.
• May be required to drive a personal or county vehicle to various work sites.
• Assists and trains less experienced co-workers and performs other duties as assigned.
• Will be required to be on-call after hours.
  
  

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx

If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email [email protected] .

This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Requirements

EDUCATION:

• High school diploma, G.E.D. equivalency.
• Universal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Certification.
  
  

Experience

• A minimum of five (5) years as an air conditioning mechanic or technician with hands-on experience in various aspects of mechanical installation and repair in commercial and/or industrial facilities.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License and a good driving record.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Good understanding of electrical, ductwork, piping, and controls.
• 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 and display mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to maintain a courteous, helpful behavior always.
• Self-starter possessing the interpersonal skills required to be a productive team player.
• Ability to receive CJIS clearance, pass a security check and a drug test, as required. This position is Safety Sensitive and will be subject to random drug and alcohol screening.
  
  

NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

Preferences

Education

• A minimum of two (2) years of related technical school or courses
  
  

General Information

Position Type

Regular Full-time

Salary Information

• Commensurate with experience
• Based on 26 pay periods
  
  

Typical Hours of Work

40 hours per week in eight-hour shifts in a 24-hour per day/7 day per week operation normally, but also subject to early morning, evening, weekend, overtime, and Holiday work as required.

Location

1111 Fannin Street

Work Environment

• Works outside in all kinds of weather; may work with no air conditioning or heating.
• Will work in cramped and awkward positions with all types of mechanical tools, electric and other equipment, and may be exposed to dust, dirt, paint fumes, etc
  
  

Physical Demands

• Physical ability to perform job duties including working on ladders and scaffolding; regularly standing, sitting, stretching, bending, stooping, and climbing.
• Ability to frequently lift and/or move a minimum of fifty (50) pounds of equipment, supplies, and tools.
• Ability to safely install rigging/lifting devices for heavier items.
  
  

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.