Facilities Specialist V

Overview

Facilities Specialist V — full-time position in Transit Services, Weslaco, TX, US.

Requisition  
• Salary: $21.89 to $25.50 hourly

• Performs advanced (senior-level) construction, restoration, renovation, and maintenance work including building repair, renovation, restoration, and alteration for designated trade skills.
• May serve as a lead worker providing direction to others; work under minimal supervision with latitude for initiative and independent judgment.
• Coordinates or schedules building repair, renovation, or restoration projects; examines and interprets drawings, diagrams, and blueprints.
• Operates and maintains motorized vehicles and equipment; performs maintenance, construction, and repair work such as painting or mechanical work.
• Performs carpentry work: installation, alteration, repair, and maintenance of buildings, doors, windows, wood fixtures, and furniture.
• Performs gas and electric work (welding, brazing, soldering) to repair, maintain, or fabricate parts and equipment.
• Inspects operating machinery, equipment, utility systems, building accessories, and appliances to ensure proper maintenance and repair.
• Calculates material and labor costs and orders parts and supplies; maintains records on work orders and projects.
• Performs and/or assists licensed electricians and plumbers in maintenance and repair of electrical and plumbing systems.
• Assembles, installs, repairs, and maintains modular furniture systems; supports heating, ventilation, and air conditioning work.
• Performs scheduled inspections and addresses required improvements to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local funded programs.
• May serve as a lead worker and/or provide guidance to others.

• Experience in construction, maintenance, and repair work.
• Graduation from a standard senior high school or equivalent, supplemented by vocational training in a designated trade; experience and education may be substituted for one another.
• Knowledge of construction, repair, maintenance, operation of buildings, equipment, and utility systems; building materials; welding procedures and fire and safety regulations.
• Skill in selecting appropriate tools, troubleshooting, estimating materials, and applying proper methods for maintenance and repair of buildings and equipment; ability to communicate effectively and to guide others.
• The ability to communicate in English and Spanish is preferred.
• Requires a valid Texas driver’s license; a valid Texas Commercial driver's license is preferred but not required.
• HVAC, Plumbing, and/or Electrician certification from state or vocational training preferred.

“Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability”