Maintenance Worker III

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

This position will respond to general maintenance work orders not limited to, but including patching, replacing ceiling tiles, moving office furniture, repairing amenities, painting, and light bulb replacement. Successful candidate must be able to travel to all AW locations. The person in this position must have problem solving skills, strong customer service skills, and the ability to think and work independently.

Working with Austin Water provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, training opportunities and more. Please click HERE for more information.

When completing a 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 titles and employment dates for all jobs you wish to be considered.
• Please include contact information from previous employers.

If you are selected to interview:

• 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%.

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.

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.
• This position will be required to travel and report to other Austin Water worksites.
• A criminal background investigation is required.

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.
• AW must review all secondary employment.
• Employees are required to submit a Secondary Employment Application for review and approval upon being hired with AW, as well as current AW employees considering Secondary employment.

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 lots, garages or in any personal vehicle located on the premises.
Pay Range
$22.22 - $24.77

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 Technical Location Waller Creek Center: 625 E. 10th Street Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience:

• Experience working in a commercial or industrial environment to include electrical, plumbing, painting and carpentry work.
• Knowledge of facility components such as HVAC .
• Experience with computerized maintenance management system ( CMMS ).
• Experience with Preventative Maintenance (PM) programs.

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?

• Yes
• No

* How many years of experience do you have working in a commercial or industrial environment?

• None
• Less than 2 years
• 2 to 4 years
• 4 to 6 years
• Over 6 years

* Select the which of the following trades you have experience in:

• Electrical
• Plumbing
• Painting
• Carpentry

* 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?

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

• Yes
• No

* 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.

* Were you referred to this opportunity by an Austin Water employee? If yes, please provide employee’s full name.
(Open Ended Question)
* How many years of experience do you have performing routine maintenance on Facility Components such as HVAC.

• 0-4 years (0.0 points)
• 5-9 years (1.0 points)
• 10-14 years (2.0 points)
• 15+ years (3.0 points)

* How many years of experience using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), including your role and how you utilized the system in your role

• 0-4 years (0.0 points)
• 5-9 years (1.0 points)
• 10-14 years (2.0 points)
• 15+ years (3.0 points)

* How many years of experience do you have with Preventative Maintenance (PM) programs?

• 0-4 years (0.0 points)
• 5-9 years (1.0 points)
• 10-14 years (2.0 points)
• 15+ years (3.0 points)

Optional & Required Documents

Required Documents Optional Documents

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• City of Austin

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