Maintenance Worker III (Austin Parks and Recreation)

City of Austin•Austin, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, perform building maintenance and plant maintenance tasks. Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned. The purpose of the Maintenance Worker III position is to perform building construction, inspections, repairs, and maintenance to PARD Facilities, including Historical, Administration, Museums, Recreation and Community Centers.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus three (3) years of building maintenance and construction work, including heating, cooling, electrical, and plumbing systems.
Texas Class "C" Operator's License.
Knowledge of equipment, methods, and materials used in routine painting, basic plumbing, and moderate levels of construction.
Knowledge of equipment, methods, and materials used in routine carpentry.
Knowledge of basic electricity and plumbing.
Knowledge of basic heating and cooling system operations.
Knowledge of proper safety practices and procedures.
Knowledge of the equipment, methods, and materials used in ground maintenance.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
Skill in planning and organizing.
Ability to operate power tools and mechanical equipment.
Ability to read blueprints.
Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other City employees and the public.
Tasks may involve bending, lifting, walking, carrying, or using a force equal to lifting up to fifty (50) pounds.
Must be physically and mentally able to communicate, respond and work with participant’s needs and safety issues.
A detailed, complete application is required, and applicants must include on their Employment Record all experience (work and/or volunteer) related to this job posting – up to 10 years or more; this will be used to determine your base compensation.
Employment Record dates must include month and year.
Verification of employment history dates on resume should match online Employment Application.
Statements such as “See Resume” will not be accepted, and a resume alone will not be accepted in lieu of a complete online application.
Skills assessment(s) may be required as part of the recruitment process.
Virtual interviews may be conducted.
An applicant claiming Military/Veteran status must provide a copy of his or her DD-214(s), or valid comparable document, at the time of interview.
This position requires a valid Texas Class “C” Driver’s License or the ability to acquire one by your hire date.
External New Hires must meet the City of Austin’s Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite.
To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months.
Tasks may involve bending, lifting, walking, carrying, or using a force equal to lifting up to thirty-five (35) pounds.
Work environment includes inside, and outside environmental conditions, extreme temperatures, and hazards associated with equipment operation including fumes, oils, gases and mists.

Nice To Haves

Work experience in commercial building construction, repair, and maintenance.
Work experience in commercial door and door hardware installation, troubleshooting and repair.
Work experience in wood and metal stud structural framing.
Work experience in drywall installation and tape, float, and texture of gypsum board.
Work experience in interior and exterior painting.
Work experience in acoustic ceiling grid and tile installation and repair.
Basic proficiency with Desktop or Tablet Computers.
Basic proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and Teams.
Ability to travel to more than one work location.

Responsibilities

Inspects buildings and equipment for needed repairs and maintenance.
Repairs and maintains heating and cooling systems as required.
Installs or replaces floors and ceramic tiles.
Repairs or replaces electric plugs and cords.
Drives vehicles as needed.
Performs service on pumps, air handlers, cooling towers, etc.
Repacks, changes oil/filters, lubricates, etc.
Operates drills, buffers, grinders, sanders, and various power saws, i.e. radial arm, skill, etc.
Operates acetylene cutting torch, welder, etc.
Performs basic plumbing installations/repairs i.e. install and repair faucets, unclog drains, replace valves, etc.
Performs semi-skilled carpentry work in the construction and repair of walls, ceilings, etc.
Operates forklift.
Reads profiles/blueprints.
Repair walls, ceilings, floors, siding, furniture, cabinets, doors, trim, etc.
Maintenance and repair of door hardware, including door closers, locksets, deadbolts, panic bars, door stops, hinges, thresholds, kick plates, and weather stripping.
Installation of, and tape, float, and texture of gypsum board and application of spray and roll textures.
Application of latex and oil base paints, varnish, sealers, on walls, ceilings and building exteriors.
Operate power tools: Drills, circular saws, routers, grinders, sanders, radial arm saws, table saws, pneumatic nail guns, etc.
Measure and layout using measuring tape, level, squares, string line, laser level, and transit.
Inspect buildings, structures, and record data on appropriate forms, logs, and iPads, Desktop computers, etc.