Maintenance Mechanic III

City of Houston • 900 Bagby-City Hall Annex, TX

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About The Position

The General Services Department is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic III to perform general and skilled preventive and corrective maintenance on HVAC, carpentry, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical systems and equipment. The role conducts routine maintenance checks and completes repairs and other maintenance tasks to preserve facility quality and meet operational needs. The position supports a comprehensive facilities maintenance team and may perform additional duties as needed.

The position reports to the Property Management division and has a reporting location of various sites. Workdays and hours are Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., subject to change.

Requirements

• 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.
• One year of experience in building or mechanical maintenance.
• A valid Texas driver's license and compliance with the City of Houston's driving policy.
• Ability to perform work involving climbing ladders, frequently lifting objects weighing up to 80 pounds, and assuming awkward positions for extended periods.
• Ability to make closely coordinated eye-hand movements within fine tolerances or to operate large equipment with coordinated eye-hand movements.
• May require a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL).

Nice To Haves

• Three to five years of hands-on experience in general building maintenance, carpentry, HVAC systems, plumbing, electrical systems, painting, or project management.
• Five or more years of extensive experience demonstrating a deeper understanding of building systems and the ability to troubleshoot and repair complex maintenance issues.
• HVAC certification.
• Electrical certifications.
• Other relevant trade or technical certifications.
• A valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Professional and pleasant interactions with employees, clients, contractors, and building occupants.
• Strong attention to detail, including safely completing tasks and identifying potential hazards or system failures.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills to assess maintenance issues and determine effective solutions.
• Technical knowledge of plumbing, carpentry, electrical systems, mechanical components, and HVAC maintenance and simple diagnostics.
• Ability to use technical equipment for repairs and diagnostics, including voltmeters, power tools, pneumatic tools, and HVAC manifold gauges.

Responsibilities

• Drive to inspect various systems and equipment.
• Make required corrections and test systems and equipment for satisfactory and safe operation.
• Use the internal work order management system to record and document equipment history.
• Perform carpentry, plumbing, painting, and roofing repairs.
• Conduct quality checks on HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems.
• Perform groundskeeping at facilities with lawns or other outdoor areas, including mowing, weed eating, and tree trimming.
• Perform other duties as needed.

What This Job Offers

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