MAINTENANCE MECHANIC III - 2nd shift - George Bush Airport

City of Houston • 4500 Will Clayton Pkwy., TX

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Mechanic III works in the Houston Airport System’s IAH Corrective Maintenance section to prevent mechanical failures, identify and correct safety hazards, and inspect, repair, clean, and maintain equipment and machinery throughout airport facilities. Equipment includes pumps, rotating and reciprocating machinery, and plumbing fixtures. The position may be assigned to any Houston Airport System facility, including IAH, HOU, and EFD. Employees must obtain all required security badge access, including Customs and Border Protection access, within six months of hire.

The schedule is Tuesday through Saturday or Sunday through Thursday, 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., and may vary. Shift work, rotation, weekends, and holidays are included, and the schedule is subject to change. The role may lead and train lower-level personnel.

Requirements

• One year of experience in building or mechanical maintenance.
• Specialized training in principles, procedures, practices, routines, or techniques in a specific area or trade, normally acquired through up to 18 months of education or training beyond high school.
• Vocational competence in operating mechanical or electronic equipment may be required.
• Must have a valid Texas driver's license and comply with the City of Houston's driving policy.
• Must obtain all security-required badge access, including Customs and Border Protection access, within six months of hire.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work, including frequent lifting of objects up to 80 pounds, climbing ladders, and assuming awkward positions for extended periods.
• Ability to walk and stand for extended periods and perform closely coordinated eye-hand movements within fine tolerances.
• Must be able to work rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

• A valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) may be required.
• Eligible veteran applicants may receive preference, provided they meet the qualifications and other stated conditions.

Responsibilities

• Install mechanical equipment and components.
• Repair, refurbish, and maintain pumps, including hydraulic, oil, gas, and diesel pumps, as well as rotating and reciprocating equipment and machinery.
• Operate vehicles and specialized equipment, including drain cleaners, sewer machines, vacuum trucks, and trailers, in support of restroom and facility maintenance across airport facilities.
• Repair and maintain equipment and parts, and practice equipment and parts conservation.
• Perform general building maintenance, including painting, air-conditioning repairs, carpentry, carpet, plumbing, concrete, and roofing repairs.
• Rehabilitate and monitor equipment, facilities, and systems, including elevators, escalators, automatic doors, ticket dispensers, electric gates, and air-conditioning and heating equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment, buildings, facilities, and systems.
• Identify and correct safety hazards.
• May lead and train lower-level personnel.

What This Job Offers

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