Position Overview:
Responsible for the repair and maintenance of building equipment and machinery as required to maintain functioning building/s or facilities.
Job Duties:
- Performs general repairs and maintains equipment and machinery by troubleshooting and diagnosing special service problems in accordance with instructions, blueprints, manuals, and all building codes.
- Monitors and leads in maintaining an efficient time management schedule for Harris County employees and contract personnel.
- Helps supervise, direct, and assist with all duties required for the installation, maintenance, operation and repair of HVAC systems, machinery, and equipment in assigned buildings.
- Estimates cost factors for labor and material and determines requirements and plan for fabricating, installing, testing, start-up, and servicing HVAC equipment.
- Assists Supervisor in preparing reports, budgets, expenditures, scopes of work, project schedules and contracts.
- Helps conduct performance reviews and prepares coaching/counseling reports as needed.
- Researches and maintains continuing education for trade.
- May be required to drive personal or county vehicle to various work sites.
- Assists and trains less experienced co-workers and performs other duties as assigned.
- Will be required to be on-call after hours.
Education:
- High school diploma, G.E.D. equivalency.
- Universal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Certification.
Experience:
- A minimum of five (5) years as an air conditioning mechanic or technician with hands-on experience in various aspects of mechanical installation and repair in commercial and/or industrial facilities.
- Valid Texas Drivers License and a good driving record.
Knowledge, Skill & Abilities (KSAs):
- Good understanding of electrical, ductwork, piping and controls.
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions in a thorough, neat, and timely manner.
- Skilled in the care and use of hand tools and power equipment used in maintenance engineering trades and display mechanical aptitude.
- Ability to maintain a courteous, helpful behavior at all times.
- Self-starter possessing the interpersonal skills required to be a productive team player.
- Ability to receive CJIS clearance, pass a security check and a drug test, as required. This position is Safety Sensitive and will be subject to random drug and alcohol screening
NOTE : Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications .
Preferences
Education:
- A minimum of two (2) years of related technical school or courses
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:
Full-Time | Regular | 40 hours per week.
Subject to early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays at times, depending upon the project or workload.
Salary:
Commensurate with experience, based on 26 pay periods.
- Physical ability to perform job duties including: working on ladders and scaffolding; regularly standing, sitting, stretching, bending, stooping, and climbing.
- Ability to frequently lift and/or move a minimum of fifty (50) pounds of equipment, supplies, and tools.
- Ability to safely install rigging/lifting devices for heavier items.
- Works outside in all kinds of weather; may work with no air conditioning or heating.
- Will work in cramped and awkward positions with all types of mechanical tools, electric and other equipment, and may be exposed to dust, dirt, paint fumes, etc.
FEATURED BENEFITS:
Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
Wellness.
Professional development opportunity.
Flexible spending account.
457 deferred compensation plans.
Retirement pension (TCDRS).
Transportation assistance (Metro Ride Sponsor Program).
Disability and life insurance.
Harris County is a Qualified Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.