City of Houston

Overview

The Senior Utility Mechanic position at Houston Water/Wastewater Operations involves performing skilled repair and mechanical duties in the maintenance of water systems and facilities, including inspections and preventive maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled repair and mechanical duties in the maintenance of water systems and facilities.
• Conduct inspections, preventive maintenance, lubrications, and repairs on various facilities and equipment.
• Maintain records of time and cost maintenance, including personnel.
• Ensure that necessary parts and equipment are available.
• Report unsafe conditions and make repair recommendations.
• Coordinate and perform shop work and supervise the maintenance of shop equipment.
• May train and assign duties to plant personnel.

Requirements

• Knowledge of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and mathematical functions acquired through specialized training of up to nine months beyond high school.
• Three years of building or mechanical maintenance experience required, or one year as an operator trainee and two years in building or mechanical maintenance.
• One year of directly related college or vocational education may substitute for up to one year of work experience.
• Requires a valid Driver License and compliance with the City of Houston's policy on driving.

Additional Information

• Workdays are Monday - Friday from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM.
• Position involves considerable physical exertion, including climbing ladders and lifting heavy objects up to 80 pounds.
• This is a Houston Public Works Emergency Management Position at the Tier 1 Level.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check and obtain federally mandated security clearances where required.