Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Equivalent Experience: - Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus three (3) years of building maintenance and construction work, including heating, cooling, electrical, and plumbing systems.
- Relevant work experience may substitute for the education up to the maximum of four (4) years.
Licenses or Certifications:Texas Class “C” Operator’s License.
Physical Requirements:Moderate. Tasks involve bending, lifting, walking, carrying, or using a force equal to lifting up to fifty (50) pounds
Notes to Applicants
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Regarding your Application:Please be sure to detail on the application all previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.
A detailed, complete employment application is required. It helps us to better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Be sure to provide job titles and employment dates for all jobs you wish to be considered. Your work history should include the duties you performed, and any related computer software used. If you are selected to interview
The City of Austin employment application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered.
Please be sure that your application is a reflection of your entire work history.
Resumes will not be accepted and statements such as “see resume” will not be accepted. You may use “N/A” for fields that are not applicable. Starting salary will be based on overall relevant experience from your employment application.
The responses to the supplemental questions should reference the employment history indicated in the employment history section. Once the requisition has closed, the application cannot be changed to update work history, supplemental questions, or any other information.
Must be able to perform the physical essential functions with or without reasonable accommodations.
If you are selected as a top candidate:
Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED , undergraduate and/or graduate degrees) will be required.
You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institution.
Military / Veteran Interview Preference:Military/Veterans must provide a copy of their DD214 verifying honorable discharge, at the time of initial interview to receive military/veteran interview preference.
Driving Requirement:This position requires a Texas Class C Operator’s License or the ability to acquire one by your hire date. External New Hires must meet the
City of Austin’s Driver Record Evaluation ( DRE ) requisite . To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months.
Military / Veteran Interview Preference:Military/Veterans must provide a copy of their DD214 verifying honorable discharge, at the time of initial interview to receive military/veteran interview preference.
Fair Labor Standards Act ( FLSA ) Classification:This position is classified as NON - EXEMPT .
Additional Information:This position is an essential position. This means that the Top Candidate who, by virtue of their presence, specialized function or necessary skills, are essential to meeting the business or certain operational needs and are therefore required to report to duty.
Please note that the Department may close the job posting at any time after seven (7) days.This position is classified as NON - EXEMPT .
This position may be required to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and in excess of a40-hour work week as dictated by business needs.
Pay Range
$21.78 - $24.50
Hours
- Monday through Friday, 7:15 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Evening, weekend, and holiday work may be required.
- Rotational on-call as required by the position.
Job Close Date 05/02/2024 Type of Posting External Department Building Services Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 411 Chicon St., Austin, TX, 78702 Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience: - Proficiency in a computerized work order system(s) and/or Computerized Maintenance Management Systems ( CMMS ) software.
- Experience in carpentry to include: erecting walls, tape, repair, float and painting, installing doors and various types of door frames.
- Locksmith experience to include cutting and repairing commercial locks and keys.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook.
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned. Inspects buildings and equipment for needed repairs and maintenance. Repairs and maintains heating and cooling systems as required. Installs or replaces floors and ceramic tiles. Repairs or replaces electric plugs and cords. Drives vehicles as needed. Performs service on pumps, air handlers, cooling towers, etc. Repacks, changes oil/filters, lubricates, etc. Operates drills, buffers, grinders, sanders, and various power saws, i.e. radial arm, skill, etc. Operates acetylene cutting torch, welder, etc. Performs basic plumbing installations/repairs i.e. install and repair faucets, unclog drains, replace valves, etc. Performs semi-skilled carpentry work in the construction and repair of walls, ceilings, etc. Operates forklift. Reads profiles/blueprints.
Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:
None
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed. - Knowledge of equipment, methods, and materials used in routine painting, basic plumbing, and moderate levels of construction.
- Knowledge of equipment, methods, and materials used in routine carpentry.
- Knowledge of basic electricity and plumbing.
- Knowledge of basic heating and cooling system operations.
- Knowledge of proper safety practices and procedures.
- Knowledge of the equipment, methods, and materials used in ground maintenance.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
- Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
- Skill in planning and organizing.
- Ability to operate power tools and mechanical equipment..
- Ability to read blueprints.
- Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other City employees and the public.
Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.
The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* The minimum qualifications for the Maintenance Worker III position are: Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus three (3) years of building maintenance and construction work, including heating, cooling, electrical, and plumbing systems. Relevant work experience may substitute for the education up to the maximum of four (4) years. Do you meet these minimum qualifications?
* This position requires a Texas Class "C" Operator's License. Do you have a Texas Class "C" Operator's License or if selected for this position, do you have the ability to acquire a Texas Class "C" Operator's License by your hire date?
* The City of Austin Driver Eligibility Standards require that External New Hires meet the City’s Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months. Do you meet this requirement?
* This position may require that you be able to perform moderate physical tasks that involve bending, lifting, walking, carrying, or using a force equal to lifting up to fifty (50) pounds or more with or without accommodations. Will you be able to perform these tasks with or without accommodations?
* Which of the following describes your experience in the use of a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) i.e. work order system?
- No Experience
- 0 - 2 Years
- 2 - 5 Years
- More than 5 Years
* Do you have experience in carpentry to include: erecting walls, tape, repair, float and painting, installing doors and various types of door frames?
- Erecting Walls
- Tape & Float
- Painting
- Installing doors/frames
- No experience
* Do you have experience with locksmith to include cutting and repairing commercial locks and keys.
* Indicate your highest level in Microsoft Outlook.
- Basic: able to send/receive emails and schedule calendar items
- Intermediate: able to reply/forward email, use mail options to mark messages as confidential/high priority, set up read receipts, send meeting notices, set up task lists
- Advanced: able to view calendar conflicts for multiple users, manage email/calendar for other users, set up rules & alerts, resend/recall emails, assign/track completion status of tasks
- I do not have experience with Microsoft Outlook, but have experience with a similar office productivity software such as Lotus Notes or Novell GroupWise
- None of the above.
* This position will require you to accept "on call assignment" on a rotating basis, for the duration of one week every fourth week, to provide 24 hours support for both emergency and non-emergency services. While "on call" you will be required to respond to "call back" assignments. Are you willing and able to fulfill this "on call" assignment?
* This position requires a criminal background investigation (CBI). By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful CBI to be hired.
- I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Background Investigation.
Optional & Required Documents
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