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Assistant Public Works Maintenance Manager

City of Houston
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 14 Aug 2026
💰 $81,220/yr($78,780/yr$81,220/yr)

About the role

Posting number: 39324

Department: Houston Public Works

Job classification: ASSISTANT PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE MANAGER

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Public Works, Management, Maintenance

Summary

Wastewater OperationsApplications accepted from: All Persons Interested
Service Line/ Section: Houston Water/ Drinking Water Operations
Reporting Location:
Various Locations *
Workdays & Hours:  
Monday – Friday, 7:00am – 4:00 pm *
*Subject to change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Assists in directing and managing Public Works water facilities maintenance and repair and associated personnel. Assists in enacting policy; develops, maintains, and interprets branch and/or division and/or departmental policies. Plans, organizes, schedules, directs, and reviews various maintenance projects, facilities, and personnel to ensure implementation and completion. Coordinates work of sections and works cooperatively with other departments, divisions, branches, outside agencies, committees, and civic associations. Reviews and critiques methods and procedures regularly
to maintain and improve efficient area operations; evaluates individual and group performance and makes or recommends needed improvements. Creative problem-solver with the ability to demonstrate strong leadership and process improvement skills. Maintains current knowledge of technology and legislative changes which affect specific activities and initiates actions made necessary by such changes. Implements and monitors technical and safety training. Assists annually in fiscal year budget preparation. Assists in the review of hiring recommendations and job performance
evaluations for consistency and compliance with City policy and procedures.
 
WORKING CONDITIONS
This 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 occasional exposures to significant levels of heat, cold, moisture and air pollution.

This is a Department of Houston Public Works Emergency Management position at the Tier 1 Level.

Examples of duties

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Requires the ability and knowledge for analysis and interpretation of procedures, policies and practices attainable through specific education and/or training programs in a specialty or technical field. Requires advanced vocational or electronic skills or a basic knowledge of a professional field. 

An Associate's degree or certification/licensing in a technical specialty program of over 18 months and up to 3 years duration are characteristic of this level. 
 
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Six years of experience closely related to the activities of the branch or division are required.

Directly related professional experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis. 

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
Requires a valid Texas driver's license and compliance with the City of Houston's policy on driving.

Qualifications

Preference shall be given to:
  • Individuals with at least three (3) years of experience in the supervisory/management level.
  • Experience at a surface water treatment facility.
  • Experience and demonstrated skills utilizing INFOR software or a work order system.
**Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.**

Supplemental information

SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED:  None
However, the department may administer a skill assessment evaluation.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION:  Yes
If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

SALARY INFORMATION
Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

Pay Grade 26

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