MAINTENANCE MECHANIC III - 3rd shift - George Bush Airport

City of Houston • 4500 Will Clayton Pkwy., TX

9d • Onsite

About The Position

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

The role includes installing mechanical equipment and components; maintaining pumps and other machinery; operating vehicles and specialized equipment for restroom and facility maintenance; and performing general building maintenance such as painting, air-conditioning, carpentry, carpet, plumbing, concrete, and roofing repairs. The mechanic also rehabilitates and monitors equipment and systems, provides preventive maintenance, and may lead and train lower-level personnel.

Work is scheduled Tuesday through Saturday or Sunday through Thursday, from 10:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m., with shifts subject to change. The role involves shift rotation, weekends, and holidays. Working conditions include frequent lifting of objects up to 80 pounds, climbing ladders, extended walking and standing, and exposure to heat, cold, moisture, air pollution, and potentially chemicals and minor physical trauma.

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.
• Must have a valid Texas driver's license and comply with the City of Houston's driving policy.
• Must be able to obtain all required security badge access, including Customs and Border Protection access, within six months from the hire date.
• May require a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Ability to perform work involving frequent lifting of objects up to 80 pounds, climbing ladders, and working in awkward positions.
• Ability to walk and stand for extended periods and perform tasks requiring coordinated eye-and-hand movements.

Nice To Haves

• Vocational competence in the operation of mechanical or electronic equipment may be required.
• Eligible veteran applicants receive preference when they meet the qualifications and other stated selection 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.
• 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 such as elevators, escalators, automatic doors, ticket dispensers, electric gates, and heating and air-conditioning equipment.
• Provide preventive maintenance to 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