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Maintenance Mechanic III

City of Houston
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 24 Jul 2026
💰 $108,961/yr($88,658/yr$108,961/yr)

About the role

Posting number: 39212

Department: General Services

Job classification: MAINTENANCE MECHANIC III

Posting type: Open

Categories: Building Maintenance, Construction Maintenance

Summary

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Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

Division: Property Management

Reporting Location: Various*

Workdays & Hours: Monday – Friday, 7am – 4pm * Subject to change*


ABOUT US

In 1999, the General Services Department (GSD) was established to construct and maintain the City's building portfolio. Since that time, GSD has evolved into a full service, client-centered department that provides a comprehensive suite of services to over 300 facilities representing 7.7 million square feet of occupied space. As a full-service department, GSD assists its clients in identifying the appropriate real estate solution and then provides design and construction services for the development of the facility. Once the facility is ready for occupation, GSD provides energy, property and security management services to ensure the lights come on and the facility is clean, well-maintained and secure. To further enhance the operation of its facilities, GSD established the Sustainable Growth division. This division is responsible for implementing green and sustainable property and energy management solutions with the intent of reducing operating costs and improving client satisfaction. GSD is client-focused, customer-responsive, and is committed to customer service and excellence. At the forefront of our commitment is our motto: "Pursuing Customer Satisfaction...Always Responsive".

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The General Services Department is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic III, who will provide general and skilled preventive and corrective maintenance on various HVAC, carpentry, mechanical, plumbing,electrical systems and equipment. This role is responsible for conducting routine maintenance checks, completing maintenance tasks to repair, preserve the quality of a facility, and ensure operational needs are met for the department

This position also is responsible for performing the following duties but is not limited to:

  • Driving to inspect various systems and equipment. Make required corrections, test for satisfactory and safe operations.
  • Use internal work order management system to record and document equipment history.
  • Perform maintenance duties such as carpentry, plumbing, paintingand roofing repairs as part of a comprehensive facilities maintenance team.
  • Perform quality checks on HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems.
  • Perform groundskeeping duties to facilities that contains lawns or other outdoor areas in need of maintenance (i.e.  mowing, weed eating, tree trimming
  • May perform other duties as needed.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The position involves considerable physical exertion, such as regular climbing of ladders, lifting of heavy objects (up to 80 pounds) on a highly frequent basis and/or assuming awkward positions for long periods of time. There are routine exposures to significant levels of heat, cold, moisture and air pollution. The position may involve periodic exposure to chemical substances and physical trauma of a minor nature such as cuts, bruises and minor burns. Requires the ability to make closely coordinated eye/hand movements within very fine tolerance and/or calibration demands; or the ability to make rapid closely coordinated eye/hand movements on a patterned response space within somewhat fine tolerance demands; or the ability to make coordinated eye/hand movements within fine tolerances with large equipment as an extension of the worker.

Examples of duties

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS 

Specialized training in principles, procedures, practices, routines or techniques in a specific area or trade which might normally be acquired through up to 18 months of education or training beyond the high school level. Vocational competence in the operation of mechanical or electronic equipment may be required. 

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS 

One year of experience in building or mechanical maintenance is required.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS 

Must have a valid Texas driver's license and comply with the City of Houston's policy on driving. 

May require a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

Qualifications

**Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the po

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