Building Services Coordinator

Harris County • Houston, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Flood Control District has the mission to reduce the risk of flooding in Harris County, the third most populated county in the United States, with a population in excess of 4.7 million, including the City of Houston, the nation’s fourth largest city. The Flood Control District has jurisdiction over the primary stormwater facilities in the county, which consist of approximately 1,500 channels totaling nearly 2,500 miles in length, as well as more than 60 regional stormwater detention basins, totaling more than 10,000 acres, and several wetlands mitigation banks, including Greens Bayou. The District is seeking qualified candidates for the role of Building Services Coordinator, who is responsible for coordinating maintenance and services for District buildings. Responsible for coordinating the operation of the A200 Gated Structure.

Requirements

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent
• Valid Class "C" Texas Driver’s License
• Have basic working knowledge of mechanical and electrical principles.
• Familiar with SharePoint and Adobe Acrobat Professional
• Ability to read drawings.
• Be a self-starter; work well independently and as a team; assume ownership in completing assigned tasks.
• Work well under pressure, adhering to tight deadlines and accuracy and quality standards.
• Work independently with limited supervision, relative autonomy, and general review.
• Utilize good time management skills and effectively prioritize and schedule multiple tasks and initiatives.
• Exemplify a professional manner in all circumstances.
• Work well and build strong relationships with vendors, contractors, and other organizations.
• Effectively prioritize, identify, and solve problems.
• Effectively communicate with coworkers, the general public, the industry, and/or governmental representatives.
• Read/comprehend written materials, e.g., policies, procedures, operating instructions, and safety notices; write/record legible notes of activity and accurately complete required forms.
• Solve simple mathematical problems that may be required in normal work situations.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree from an accredited college or university
• Bilingual skills in English/Spanish are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Schedules vendors to make repairs, coordinates access to District buildings, and inspects their work.
• Primary point of contact for building maintenance issues.
• Primary point of contact for building security issues.
• Primary point of contact for building emergency preparedness, inspection post-event, and restoration coordination.
• Exercises flood gates monthly and as requested during weather events.
• Attend division and departmental staff meetings, and meetings with coordination departments, vendors, and agencies.
• Attend seminars, conference workshops, re-certification, or other training programs.
• Assist with department or District projects, as needed.
• Assume additional responsibilities as required, adapting to the District's evolving demands, responsibilities, needs, and objectives.

Benefits

• Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
• If you need special services or accommodations, please call [phone] 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED