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Maintenance Mechanic III

Salary

$1,642.79 - $2,144.49 Biweekly

Location

Houston, Texas

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

37847

Department

Houston Public Works

Opening Date

12/26/2025

Closing Date

1/8/2026 11:59 PM Central

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POSITION OVERVIEW

Applications accepted from : To All Person Interested

Service Line: Utility Billing

Location : Houston, TX

Workdays & Hours : Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm*

* Subject to change

Description of Duties/Essential Functions

Provides general, preventive and corrective electro-mechanical and constructive maintenance for structures, facilities and systems.

Responsibilities:

+ Installs mechanical equipment and components.

+ Repairs, refurbishes and maintains several types of pumps (i.e. hydraulic, oil, gas, diesel) and miscellaneous rotating and reciprocating equipment and machinery,

+ Operates vehicles to and from work sites.

+ Repairs and maintains equipment and parts.

+ Practices equipment and parts conservation.

+ Performs additional maintenance activities such as painting, a/c repairs, carpentry, carpet, plumbing, concrete and roofing repairs as in general building maintenance.

+ Rehabilitates and monitors equipment, facilities, and systems (i.e. elevators, escalators, automatic doors, ticket dispenser's electric gates, a/c and heating equipment).

+ Provides preventive maintenance to equipment, buildings, facilities and systems.

+ May lead and train lower-level personnel.

Working Conditions

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.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION 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).

PREFERENCES

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.

GENERAL INFORMATION

SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED: None

However, the department may administer a skills assessment test.

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: 14

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at:www.houstontx.gov.

To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call 832-395-2972.

If you need special services or accommodations, call 832-395-2972. (TTY 7-1-1)

If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.

Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

E0E Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Benefits include:

+ Medical

+ Dental

+ Vision

+ Wellness

+ Supplemental Insurance

+ Life insurance

+ Long-term disability

+ Retirement pension

+ 457 deferred compensation plan

+ Employee Assistance Program

+ 10 days of vacation each year

+ 11 city holidays, plus one floating holiday

+ Compensable Sick Leave

+ Personal Leave

+ Flexible schedules

+ Hybrid-Telework for eligible positions

+ Professional development opportunities

+ Transportation/parking plan

+ Section 125 pretax deductions

+ Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan

+ Paid Prenatal, Parental and Infant Wellness Leaves

+ Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html

01

Which is the highest level of education you have obtained?

+ Less than High School Diploma/GED

+ High School Diploma/GED

+ 18 months of education or training BEYOND the high school Level

+ Associate Degree

+ Bachelor degree or higher

02

How many years of experience do you have in building and mechanical maintenance?

+ No experience

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 year but less than 2 years

+ 2 years and a half but less than 3 years

+ 3 years but less than 4 years

+ 4 years or more

03

Do you have a valid and current driving license?

+ Yes

+ No

04

How many years of experience do you have performing maintenance on power generating equipment?

+ No experience

+ 1 - 3 years

+ 4 - 7 years

+ 8 years or more

05

Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard) for more than 90 consecutive days and received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions?

+ Yes

+ No

06

Please indicate your "highest" level of proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and other PC Programs).

+ BEGINNER: Perform daily word processing tasks, enter and correct data, modify a workbook, format a Worksheet, creates a new e-mail message, checking e-mail.

+ INTERMEDIATE: Basic formatting and create a variety of templates, merges; manage table data, sort and filter merges, reply, forward, print and delete an e-mail message.

+ ADVANCED: Manage table data, sort and filter merges, advanced techniques for analyzing and manipulating data in Excel, delete e-mails from the Inbox, Sent Items and Deleted Items folders, Add, edit, move and delete appointments on your calendar.

+ EXPERT: Produce table of contents, footnotes, endnotes, bookmarks, manage Macro commands, and create MS Excel applications, managing multiple calendars.

+ No Experience

07

Have you answered Question #1 in the Agency-Wide Questions truthfully and completely? If not, please return to Question #1 and provide the required information before submitting your application.

+ Yes

+ No

Required Question