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Facilities Specialist I/II/III

Salary

$16.79 - $26.57 Hourly

Location

2123 Market St Baytown, TX

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

25-00114

Department

PUBLIC WORKS & ENGINEERING

Opening Date

05/15/2025

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Job Summary

The Public Works & Engineering Department is seeking a detail-oriented Facilities Specialist to support the maintenance, repair, and operation of municipal buildings and infrastructure. Responsibilities include coordinating facility services, ensuring safety compliance, and assisting with project planning and execution. Ideal candidates will have experience in facilities management and a strong commitment to public service.

Performs restoration, renovation, and maintenance work in designated skilled trades to include all aspects of general carpentry, sheetrock, painting, air conditioning, minor electrical and plumbing. Work as a general helper with the ability to diagnose and document issues. Has the ability to make minor repairs with limited supervision. Assists the Supervisor in overseeing contractors in the construction and repair projects to ensure they are done in a professional and timely manner.

Duties

FACILITIES SPECIALIST I:

+ Responsible for effectively evaluating, planning, scheduling and completing all approved building repair, renovation and restoration projects as directed. Directly involved in assisting with minor project repairs including: replacement of lock sets, minor lighting and electrical repairs, electrical door maintenance, drywall, painting, and roof repair.

+ Assists in overseeing and managing outside contractors performing approved repairs, renovations and restorations.

+ Responsible for properly logging and reporting completion of all repairs or escalating major repairs to the Facility Supervisor as needed.

+ Performs all other related duties as assigned.

FACILITIES SPECIALIST II:

+ Responsible for effectively evaluating, planning, scheduling and completing all approved building repair, renovation and restoration projects as directed. Directly responsible for repairs including: general carpentry, sheetrock, painting, air conditioning, minor electrical and plumbing with heavier emphasis on trade certifications.

+ Assists in overseeing and managing outside contractors performing approved repairs, renovations and restorations.

+ Responsible for properly logging and reporting completion of all repairs or escalating major repairs to the Facility Coordinator as needed.

+ Performs all other related duties as assigned.

FACILITIES SPECIALIST III:

+ Responsible for effectively evaluating, planning, scheduling and completing all approved building repair, renovation and restoration projects as directed. Directly responsible for repairs including: general carpentry, sheetrock, painting, air conditioning, minor electrical and plumbing with heavier emphasis on trade certifications.

+ Acts as a lead specialist and is available to train, mentor, and advise other specialists with projects.

+ Assists in overseeing and managing outside contractors performing approved repairs, renovations and restorations.

+ Responsible for properly logging and reporting completion of all repairs or escalating major repairs to the Facility Supervisor as needed.

+ Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

FACILITIES SPECIALIST I:

Required:

+ High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).

+ Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record (must obtain TX driver’s license within 90 days).

+ One year of experience in the maintenance and repair of buildings and facilities.

+ Ability to pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility.

FACILITIES SPECIALIST II:

Required:

+ High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).

+ Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record (must obtain TX driver’s license within 90 days).

+ Three years of experience in the maintenance and repair of buildings and facilities.

+ Possession of one certification in one of the following trades. Electrical, plumbing, HVAC, locksmithing and or any other building maintenance trade.

+ Ability to pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility.

Preferred:

+ HVAC Technician Certification

+ EPA Certification Universal HVAC Type I, Type II, Type III

+ BPAT

FACILITIES SPECIALIST III:

Required:

+ High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).

+ Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record (must obtain TX driver’s license within 90 days).

+ Three years experience in a paraprofessional maintenance and repair of buildings and facilities related role.

+ Possession of two certifications in one of the following trades. Electrical, plumbing, HVAC, locksmithing and or any other building maintenance trade.

+ Ability to pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility.

Preferred:

+ HVAC Technician Certification

+ EPA Certification Universal HVAC Type I, Type II, Type III

+ BPAT

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

FACILITIES SPECIALIST I:

Ability to multitask, establish priorities, work independently, and maintain organization. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.. Knowledge of personal computers, Microsoft office programs (Excel and Word). Must be able to perform routine building maintenance. Ability to get along appropriately with co-workers and the public.

FACILITIES SPECIALIST II/III:

Ability to independently evaluate, analyze and establish work priorities. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Knowledge of personal computers, Microsoft office programs (Excel and Word). Must be able to perform routine building maintenance. Ability to get along appropriately with co-workers and the public.

Here at the City of Baytown, in recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you bring. We strive to provide a workplace where differences are honored, with a workforce that reflects the diversity of the people we serve.

Attendance is an essential function of this position. The City reserves the right to require an employee in this position to work overtime. This position provides services or performs duties for the benefit of the general public during emergency situations. These may include services or duties different from those performed in the usual course and scope of your job. In the event of an evacuation, the incumbent in this position may be required to remain to perform needed services.

Overall Position Strength Demands

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

To promote health and wellness, we provide a comprehensive benefits program (listed below) to meet the needs of you and your family. Our goal is to help you live and work well – 365 days a year.

Medical

+ United Healthcare

+ Effective the first day of the month following 30 days of employment

+ Annual Deductible (Network) $750 Indiv/$2,250 Family

+ In-Network Benefit 80%/20% after plan deductible

+ $50 co-pay (general visit)

+ RX - $10 Generic/$40 Formulary/$75 Non-Formulary

+ Flexible Spending Accounts: Healthcare and Dependent Care expenses

+ FREE virtual visits

Dental

+ Cigna Dental PPO & DHMO

+ Effective the first day of the month following 30 days of employment

+ Preventative & diagnostic covered at 100%

+ Annual Deductible: $50/Indiv (Cigna PPO) - No annual deductible for Cigna DHMO

Vision

+ Superior Vision

+ Effective the first day of the month following 30 days of employment

+ In-Network exam co-pay $10 & $25 materials co-pay

+ Frames: $140 Allowance - Contact Lenses: $160 Allowance

Holistic Health & Wellness

+ Employee Wellness Center offering FREE primary care medical treatment for employees & dependents on the Medical plan

+ FREE access to gyms, Shipt, and Walmart+ through our employee medical insurance

+ Gym partnership with Lee College Wellness Center & swimming pool for $58/year

+ Employee Assistance Program providing employees and their household family members up to 8 FREE counseling sessions per issue per year, legal and financial assistance, will generator tools, and more!

+ Sick Leave Pool providing participants additional paid sick time if accruals are exhausted.

+ SmartDollar: free online program providing tips and tools from Dave Ramsey for getting out of debt and building good saving practices

Retirement

+ Texas Municipal Retirement System:

+ 7% employee contribution with a 14% employer match

+ 5 year vesting

+ Retirement Eligibility: 20 years of service/any age - or - 5 years of service/at least age 60

+ FREE Life Insurance coverage up to 1X your base annual salary

+ MissionSquare and Roth IRA plans: additional voluntary employee participation

Disability Insurance

+ Equitable:

+ Long-term Disability: voluntary elected coverage. Pays 60% of monthly earnings up to $8,000 per month up to social security age, depending on the disability

+ Short-term Disability: voluntary elected coverage. Pays 60% of weekly earnings up to $1,000 per week for up to the first 13 weeks of a disability

Training and Tuition Assistance

+ The HUB Employee Training Center: we invest in you by equipping you with the knowledge and skills needed to live out our Purpose and Core Values

+ Access to funding up to $1,500 per semester or $3,000 per year for tuition toward courses that are job-related or will enhance your work performance

Generous Paid Sick, Vacation, & Holiday Leave

+ 10 holidays per year and one personal employee day per year

+ 15 days sick leave per year

+ Starting at 10 days of vacation per year; up to 25 days per year

+ Sick and Vacation hours roll over annually up to the maximum limit

+ 15 days Paid Parental Leave

To explore all of the benefits we offer, please visit: https://baytownbenefits.com/

01

Do you have the ability to pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility?

+ Yes

+ No

02

Do you possess a High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)?

+ Yes

+ No

03

Do you have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record? (Must obtain TX driver's license within 90 days)

+ Yes

+ No

04

How many years of experience do you have in the maintenance and repair of buildings and facilities?

+ Less than 1 year of experience

+ 1 - 2 years of experience

+ 3 - 4 years of experience

+ 5+ years of experience

05

Do you have basic computer processing skills in Microsoft Office?

+ Yes

+ No

06

Do you have certification(s) in any of the following? (Please select all that you possess)

+ Electrical

+ Plumbing

+ HVAC

+ Locksmithing

+ Other building maintenance trade

+ I do not have any certifications

07

Please list your certifications. If you do not have any, please indicate "N/A".

Required Question

Employer

City of Baytown

Address

2401 Market Street Baytown, Texas, 77520

Phone

281-420-6520

Website

http://www.baytown.org

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