Maintenance Mechanic

MOS Code

120A (Army), 21B4W (Air Force), 017 (Coast Guard), 1161 (Marine Corps)

High School Diploma or GED, or higher and two (2) years of heating, air conditioning, building trades, or construction experience.

• Valid Texas Class "C" Driver's License or Class "B" Commercial Driver's License by date of appointment.
• Class "B" Commercial Driver’s License with Hazmat Endorsement within eighteen (18) months of appointment.
• Refrigerant Transition and Recovery certification and/or other appropriate EPA and State of Texas certifications relevant to the department within six (6) months of the date of employment.

Under general supervision, perform a variety of repair, maintenance, installation, and related services involving heating, air conditioning, ventilation, pumping, pipes and fittings, and other similar facility mechanical operating systems.

Perform repair, maintenance, and/or installation of systems within the specific area of assignment. Involves: receiving, assessing, and organizing work assignments; participating in repair, maintenance, and/or installation activities; identifying parts, equipment, material, and supply needs, delivering supplies or filling chemical tanks as required, including chlorine tanks; coordinating scheduling and work activities with other trades, vendors, contractors, departments, and/or others; reviewing, assessing, and inspecting work in progress and completed work;

maintaining files, records, reports, and logs; keeping the cleanliness of tools, equipment, and work areas.

Perform a variety of hands‑on general or specific maintenance tasks. Involves: utilizing standard and specialized tools, materials, and/or other equipment; depending on assignment areas, may change filters, balance air or water flow, maintain pumps, repair/replace filters, valves, lines or pipes, motors, and/or other items; maintain bar screens, industrial compressors, blowers, oxygen production units, clarifier units, digesters, sludge drags, chain sprockets, grit collectors, and other units required in the treatment of water or wastewater;

troubleshoot and perform routine, preventative, or emergency maintenance on baggage belts, jet bridges, and air handlers, gas or electric water heaters, HVAC units, water coolers, commercial and industrial motor controls, pneumatic controls, plumbing, and/or other items; assist in training new employees.

Perform related duties as required. Involves: performing duties of subordinate personnel or others as necessary to ensure continuity of operations during absences; may be assigned lead worker responsibilities; interacting with supervisors, vendors, contractors, other departments, coworkers, or the general public; answering questions, providing accurate information to inquiries, and assisting in resolving problems.

Demonstrated experience in heating, air conditioning, ventilation, or related mechanical systems; ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and specifications; proficiency in operating hand and power tools; strong troubleshooting skills; capacity to work independently and as part of a team; excellent organizational and communication skills; readiness to perform physically demanding tasks and work in various environmental conditions.