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

About the job:
The Maintenace Worker III plays a key role in keeping city-owned facilities in top shape! You’ll travel to different locations, using your skills in maintenance, painting, plumbing, carpentry, hardscaping, and custodial work to tackle both indoor and outdoor tasks. If you enjoy variety, problem-solving, and making a visible impact on your community, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

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Employment Application:

• The City of Austin employment application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Please be sure to detail on the application all current and previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.
• The Employment Record should be complete with job titles, employment dates, and specific job duties, functions, and responsibilities for each position held.
• If you are selected as the top candidate, starting salary will be based on overall relevant experience from your application.
• The responses to the supplemental questions inquiring about experience should be reflected on your application.

Criminal Background Investigation:
The position requires a criminal background investigation.

Assessments:
Assessment(s) may be administered as part of the interview process.

If you are selected as a top candidate:
Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED , undergraduate and/or graduation 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.

Travel:
If you are selected for this position, and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program , you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.

Please note that the Department may close the job posting at any time after seven (7) days.
Pay Range
Commensurate

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 02/06/2025 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.
• Minor plumbing experience to include minor leak repair, unclogging drains/toilets.
• General carpentry experience to include erecting walls, taping, repairing, float and painting, installing doors and various types of door frames.
• Locksmith experience to include cutting and repairing commercial locks and keys.
• Hardscaping experience including installation, repair, and maintenance of landscaping features such as pavers, bricks, and stones.
• Experience using 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?

• Yes
• No

* 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.

* 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?

• Yes
• No

* 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.

• Yes
• No

* 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?

• Yes
• No

Optional & Required Documents

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