Job Description

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Essential Functions

1 Provides assistance, support, help, and labor for various different trades workers performing work throughout the City and for its facilities; performs mechanical, technical, and general manual labor to support services and experienced workers.

2 Works with painters providing assistance in the preparing and applying of protective and decorative coats of paint and related material to interior and exterior of building and structures.

3 Assists plumber, welder, carpenter, and electrician with any installation, repair, or maintenance work necessary to keep City facilities in full safe and working order.

4 Assists building equipment operator in the operation, maintenance, and repair of air conditioning and heating equipment to ensure optimum operation.

5 Provides mechanical assistance to the automotive equipment mechanic in disassembling, cleaning, repairing, adjusting various valves to ensure optimum operation of equipment.

6 Performs roofing and related tasks to ensure facility roofs are in good repair; tears out existing systems and installing new systems.

7 Learns and develops skills based on standards and regulations; adheres to policies, procedures, and safety standards for various trades.

8 Performs any and all other trades work as needed or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION:

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent work experience.

EXPERIENCE: 

• Six (6) months of experience in general building/plant maintenance, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, minor automotive repair and/or construction trades.

LICENSES:

• Valid driver's license with good driving record.


• Some positions require a valid Texas Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) prior to completion of probation.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: 

• Must pass Transportation Security Administration (TSA) background check. 


• Subject to evening, weekend and holiday shifts.


• Subject to inclement weather conditions.

Supplemental Information

The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications. 

For evaluation purposes, acceptable qualifying experience for all positions must have been in a paid capacity unless noted otherwise in the minimum qualifications for the posted position.
Additionally, 30+ hours per week will be counted as full-time employment and will receive full credit for the amount of time employed.  A minimum of 15 through 29 work hours per week will be counted as part-time employment and will receive half credit for the amount of time employed.

Working Conditions & Hazards:

- Subject to various working conditions associated with specific trade.

- Requires standing, walking, bending, climbing, lifting, dragging, and pushing.

- Subject to minor injury to eyes, feet, hands, and fingers and possible serious injury from falls and power-driven tools and equipment.

- Subject to electrical shock and related injuries when performing electrical work and plumbing installations.

- May require working weekends and/or evenings.

- May be on call 24 hours a day. 

Vacancies currently available in the following departments: Aviation

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