General Maint Tech I​/II​/III; Facilities

General Maintenance Technician I-III (Facilities)

TxDOT's Odessa District is looking for a General Maintenance Technician I-III. In this role, you'll handle a variety of maintenance and repair tasks to keep our facilities running smoothly—from electrical and plumbing fixes to HVAC upkeep and structural repairs. We're looking for someone with hands-on experience, strong troubleshooting abilities, and a commitment to quality work. If you're ready for a stable position with competitive pay, great benefits, and opportunities to grow, apply today!

Minimum Salary: 37,144.00

Maximum Salary: 71,055.00

Pay Basis:
Yearly FLSA Status:
Nonexempt

Work Locations:
Odessa District Headquarters 3901 EAST US HIGHWAY 80 Odessa 79761

Travel:
Yes, 10 % of the Time

Shift: Day Job Shift Details: 40 hrs
- Monday
- Friday 8:00am - 5:00 pm Location Flexibility:
Onsite

Benefits and Perks At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:
Retirement Plans Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules Paid Leave and Holidays Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees On-the-Job Training Tuition Assistance Program Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives Career Development and Advancement Opportunities Family-Friendly Policies and Programs In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites.

These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

Position Description

General Maintenance Tech I-II Performs highly skilled general building maintenance and repair work. Employees at this level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details. General Maintenance Tech III Performs and coordinates highly skilled general building maintenance and repair work. Work may also involve some maintenance and repair of utility systems, including heating, ventilation and air condition, HVAC.

May serve as a lead worker. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor. Essential Duties:
General Maintenance Tech I:
Assists in ordering and picking up maintenance supplies. Assists with the maintains and repairs floors, walls, ceilings, doors, windows, cabinets and furniture; as required moves items related to these activities including refinishing furniture. Cleans shop and other maintenance environments. Monitors and adjusts temperatures in working areas. Performs and/or monitors building operations and service activities including security, housekeeping, building and grounds maintenance as required moves items related to these activities.

Performs general building maintenance and repairs. Assists with performing periodic preventative maintenance on heating, ventilating, air conditioning, electrical, and/or plumbing systems. Performs locksmith related duties and handles issues related to keys for facilities. Performs preventative maintenance on district fuel systems and maintains fuel levels in generators. Operates forklift, unloads facility deliveries, and safely stores stock in appropriate areas. Maintains grounds at district offices and shops and makes repairs as needed.

Assists with mechanical, electrical, and plumbing installation, maintenance, and repair as required. Performs other job responsibilities as assigned. Additional essential duties for General Maintenance Tech II:
Maintains and repairs floors, walls, ceilings, doors, windows, cabinets and furniture; as required moves items related to these activities. Refinishes furniture. Tapes and floats sheetrock. Enters work order information and tracks projects in the Automated Software System and orders materials and equipment. Prepares, cleans, primes, and paints interior and exterior walls, ceilings, and equipment. May assist other disciplines with repairs to HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems.

Operates light and heavy equipment. Assembles, installs, repairs and maintains modular furniture systems. Additional essential duties for General Maintenance Tech III:
Inspects new equipment to check for compliance with specifications. Maintains and repairs security systems. May serve as a lead worker and the related tasks. Oversees a preventive maintenance program. Performs weekly walk-through of buildings to inspect operation of utility systems and related equipment.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

No education required.

Experience:

General Maintenance Tech I:
None;
General Maintenance Tech II:
* 2 Years;
General Maintenance Tech III:
* 4 Years
* Experience in general building maintenance and repair or related work experience (experience can be satisfied by fulltime or parttime equivalent) Licenses and

Certifications:

Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Competencies:

General Maintenance Tech I:
Methods and procedures…