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Maintenance Mechanic I

Salary

$20.69 - $21.70 Hourly

Location

Houston, TX

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

37869

Department

Houston Airport System

Opening Date

12/29/2025

Closing Date

1/5/2026 11:59 PM Central

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POSITION OVERVIEW

Applications will be accepted from: All Persons Interested

Division/ Section: HAS Maintenance

Workdays & Hours: Sunday – Thursday 2:00pm to 10:30pm* (Shift work, including rotation, weekends, and holidays) subject to change*

PURPOSE OF DIVISION

The purpose of Houston Airport System (HAS) Division it is to effectively deliver self-performed maintenance services at each of the three HAS airports.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The purpose of the Maintenance Mechanic I is to prevent mechanical failure of equipment, to identify and correct safety hazards, and inspect, repair, clean and maintain several types of equipment: Pumps, miscellaneous rotating and reciprocating equipment, plumbing equipment (sinks, commodes, urinals, flush valves, and faucets) and machinery throughout the airport facilities. This position may be assigned duties at all Houston Airport System facilities including IAH, HOU, and EFD.

"Candidates must be able to obtain all security required badge access including Custom Border Patrol access within 6 months from the hire date.”

The Maintenance Mechanic I responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

+ Performs inspections, preventive maintenance, lubrication and repairs on machinery such as pumps, boilers, air conditioning units, meters, air compressors, backhoes, incinerators, plumbing, trucks and tractors.

+ Uses hand tools and special equipment such as welding torches to test, repair, and maintain buildings' physical plants and equipment.

+ May drive to and from work sites.

+ Reports unsafe conditions and unsafe equipment.

+ Keeps records of maintenance and repair work performed.

+ Welds joints and pipes.

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.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

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

No experience is required.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

May require a valid Texas driver's license and compliance 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

The selection process will involve application review and/or interview. Department may administer 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.

Pay Grade - 8

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.

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 (281-233-1043). If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627. If you need special services or accommodations, call (281-233-1043). (TTY 7-1-1). 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.

Applicants are encouraged to attach a cover letter and resume along with their completed application when applying. For further information pertaining to the Houston Airport System, please visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDWLV\_sJFoM.

EOE 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

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

02

Are you a Houston Airport System employee?

+ Yes

+ No

03

What is the highest level of education you have completed?

+ High School Diploma/GED

+ High School Diploma/GED AND Up to 18 months of Education or training beyond the High School level.

+ Associates degree and beyond

04

If you have a HS Diploma or GED, please list the school you attended and graduated.

05

If you attend a vocational or training school up to 18 months or received a certificate, please list the school you attended

06

Have you used hand tools and/or special equipment such as welding torches to test, repair, and maintain buildings' physical plants and equipment?

+ Yes

+ No

07

List additional mechanical skill experience(s) relevant to this position and/or environment that you have performed along with the Company's name where you perform the duties. (“See Resume” is NOT acceptable answer. If No experience, please type “N/A”).

08

This position may require working rotating shifts, holiday AND/OR weekends. Are you available to work the required schedules?

+ Yes

+ No

09

Select all that best describes your verifiable work experience:

+ Performed visual inspections.

+ Performed preventive and/or corrective maintenance.

+ Lift Stations

+ Pumps

+ Backhoes

+ Drain cleaner machines

+ Sewer cleaner trucks

+ Plumbing

+ Troubleshooting mechanical components

+ None of the above

10

Do you have a valid driver's license?

+ Yes

+ No

Required Question