Maintenance Worker III, Austin Facilities Management

About This Position

 

The Maintenance Worker III plays a key role in keeping city-owned facilities in top shape! You’ll travel to different locations including Public Safety Buildings, using your skills in maintenance, painting, plumbing, carpentry, hardscaping, HVAC, office space configuration, and custodial work to tackle both indoor and outdoor tasks. If you enjoy variety, problem-solving, and making a visible impact on your community, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Working with Austin Facilities Management provides a number of benefits including medical, paid leave time, a great retirement plan, training opportunities and more!

 

Job Description:

Maintenance Worker III

Purpose:

Under general supervision, perform building maintenance and plant maintenance tasks.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• 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.

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

None

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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.

• Relevant work experience may substitute for the education up to the maximum of four (4) years.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

Texas Class "C" Operator's License.

Physical Requirements:

Moderate. Tasks involve bending, lifting, walking, carrying, or using a force equal to lifting up to fifty (50) pounds

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in a computerized work order system(s) and/or Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) software.

• Minor plumbing and HVAC experience to include minor leak repair, unclogging drains/toilets.

• General carpentry experience to include erecting walls, taping, repairing, float and painting, installing doors and various types of door frames.

• Locksmith experience to include repairing commercial locks and keys.

• Experience using Microsoft Outlook.

• Ability to travel to more than one work location.

 

Notes to Candidate:

Criminal Background Check:
Must be able to pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system acces