Fort Bend County hiring Jail Building Maintenance Worker III - Facilities Management & Planning in Richmond, Texas, United States | LinkedIn (2024)

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JOB SUMMARY Principally conduct preventive maintenance, repair, installation, commissioning and general servicing of systems at the Jail Complex. Assists as needed with general maintenance and repair responsibilities of the Facilities Maintenance Department. Participates in planning of programs, policies or objectives for own work group and department.

• General repairs within the facility including painting, basic electrical, preventative maintenance, assembling and moving furniture as needed.
• Assists plumber, electrician, locksmith, electronics and HVAC technicians as needed.
• Escorts outside vendors throughout the facility as needed.
• Maintains routine check on general conditions of the facility.
• Trains and/or assists other maintenance employees with their duties.
• On call rotation after hours for 24 hour emergency response.
• Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.
• High School Diploma/GED; Technical school training or higher education in related field preferred.
• Must be a United States citizen.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Three years of job related experience including basic working knowledge of plumbing, HVAC, carpentry and electrical trades; specific knowledge of commercial electrical and HVAC systems.
• Ability to use a variety of tools and equipment such as power construction equipment, measuring devices, power tools and testing equipment.
• Ability to read, draw, and interpret electrical, pneumatic, mechanical, and HVAC schematics, and one line diagrams.
• Functional computer skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills; good interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with the public, other employees, and elected officials.
• Availability to work the on call rotation after hours for 24 hour emergency response.

SALARY RANGE $19.71 - $24.63 hourly based on qualifications

CLOSING DATE Upon filling position

To be considered for employment, all interested candidates should complete the required Fort Bend County online employment application located at www.fortbendcounty.jobsAll full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS). Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits. Fort Bend County is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy status (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected military and veteran status, political affiliation or beliefs, or any other classification protected by state, federal and local laws, unless such classification is a bona fide occupational qualification.

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