Facility Service Specialist

Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus four (4) years relevant work experience.
• Experience may substitute for education up to the maximum of four (4) years.

Licenses or Certifications:

• Class C Driver License.
• If required by position: Valid Commercial Driver License ( CDL ). Specific endorsements may be required to be obtained within 120 days of hire.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to bend, lift, walk, carry, or use a force equal to lifting up to fifty (50) pounds.

Notes to Applicants
Position Overview: This position will be expected to work in all weather elements doing maintenance and repairs within a rural environment and other Austin Water facilities with little to no supervision. This positions responsibilities include knowledge of general and preventive facilities maintenance on components like HVAC , Plumbing, Electrical, Septic and Water well systems. This will also include high game fences (chain-link), structures, and roads (asphalt, concrete, dirt). This position will also be expected to be familiar with farming type work to include loading/unloading tractors and knowledge of running tractors. Also, able to be proficient in monitoring multiple contracts and contractors when workload goes beyond the scope of the position.

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When completing the City of Austin employment 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 title and employment dates for all jobs you wish to be considered.
• A resume is required, but will not substitute for a complete employment application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please include contact information from previous employers.
• A cover letter is also required. In the cover letter, candidates should describe in concise detail their interest in this position and highlight any prior experience that is relevant to this position.

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 and proof of your professional licenses or certifications.
• If you are in the military or a veteran, you will need to provide a copy of your DD-214 prior to confirming a start date.
• Your skill level in some of the competency areas for this job will be assessed through an online or in-person skills testing appointment in Austin, TX. A passing score is 70%.
• A criminal background investigation is required.

Physical Requirement: This position will require that you be able to bend, lift, walk, carry, or use a force equal to lifting up to fifty (50) pounds, unassisted.

Driving Requirement:

• This position requires a Class C Driver 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.
• This position requires a valid Texas Commercial Driver License or the ability to acquire one within 120 days of 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.

Secondary Employment:

• All Austin Water employees are prohibited from accepting or engaging in any secondary employment that might conflict or interfere with an employee’s duty and responsibility to the Department.
• Austin Water must review all secondary employment.
• Employees are required to submit a Secondary Employment Application for review and approval upon being hired with Austin Water, as well as current Austin Water employees considering secondary employment.

Effective October 1, 2014, all Austin Water worksite locations are tobacco-free. Use of tobacco products and/or e-cigarettes is not permitted on any AW worksite - including construction sites, parking lot, garage or in any personal vehicle located on the premises.
Pay Range
$27.41 - $33.30

Hours
Monday - Friday: 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
This position will be required to work on-call shifts on a rotating basis, including nights, weekends and holidays
Job Close Date 01/07/2025 Type of Posting External Department Austin Water Utility Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location Waller Creek 625 East 10th Street, Austin, TX Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience:

• Knowledge of facility components such as HVAC , plumbing, electrical, septic and water well systems, and skill making repairs to such systems.
• Knowledge of fence construction and repair techniques, including welding.
• Ability to travel and work independently in remote areas with minimal oversight.
• Ability to travel to multiple sites and work locations, including remote locations accessible only by foot.
• Skill developing and monitoring a variety of contracts related to facility maintenance including: maintenance contracts, equipment installation contracts, and construction contracts.
• Ability to safely load, unload and operate light heavy equipment in a remote setting with variable terrain.

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.


Plans and performs basic building repairs and participates in construction/installation activities on assigned projects. Conducts site inspections and reports on maintenance needs and safety violations. Coordinates with contractors, vendors, and other divisions providing maintenance, repairs, and moves to assigned buildings. Calculates figures and compiles data and information for reports, cost estimates, etc. Prepares and maintains status reports on projects. Monitors lease agreements, maintenance contracts, equipment installation contracts, and construction contracts. Researches information as requested or needed. Answers questions from internal and external customers.

Responsibilities - Supervisor 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 facility maintenance.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws.
• Knowledge of City practices, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of fiscal planning and budget preparation.
• Knowledge of general maintenance practices.
• Knowledge of monitoring of contracts and/or vendors.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
• Skill in planning and organizing.
• Ability to coordinate contract work crews providing maintenance and repairs to a variety of building sites.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
• 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 this position requires graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus four (4) years relevant work experience. Experience may substitute for education up to the maximum of four (4) years. Do you meet these qualifications?

• Yes
• No

* This position requires a criminal background check. 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 Check.

* Will you require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B visa) either now or in the future?

• Yes
• No

* This position requires a Class C driver’s license. Do you have a Class C driver’s license or if selected for this position, do you have the ability to acquire a Class C driver’s license by your hire date?

• Yes
• No

* 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 (3) moving violations or a total of six (6) Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months. Do you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

* How many years of experience do you have performing routine maintenance on Facility Components such as HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Septic and Water Well Systems.

• 0 - 4 years
• 5 - 9 years
• 10 - 14 years
• 15+ years

* How many years of experience do you have developing and monitoring a variety of contracts related to facility maintenance including: maintenance contracts, equipment installation contracts, and/or construction contracts.

• 0 - 4 years
• 5 - 9 years
• 10 - 14 years
• 15+ years

* Do you have the ability to travel to multiple sites as part of the regular job duties?

• Yes
• No

* Do you have the ability to work independently in a remote setting to make facility repairs in a timely manner?

• Yes
• No

* How many years of experience do you have performing routine maintenance and repairs on interior and exterior components of facilities such as roofs, walls, windows?

• 0 - 4 years
• 5 - 9 years
• 10 - 14 years
• 15+ years

* Were you referred to this opportunity by an Austin Water employee? If yes, please provide employee’s full name.
(Open Ended Question)


Optional & Required Documents

Required Documents Cover Letter Resume Optional Documents

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• City of Austin

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