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Overview

The Skilled Trades Journeyman is responsible for troubleshooting and repairing commercial grade HVAC systems and overseeing construction inspections in City buildings managed by Facilities Management.

Responsibilities

  • Repair, replace, and inspect commercial HVAC systems.
  • Schedule and perform the Preventative Maintenance Program.
  • Maintain roofing systems and work with contractors on repairs.
  • Ensure the preventative maintenance program is completed using a computer or tablet.
  • Test and maintain chemical treatments in cooling towers and chilled water systems.
  • Assist in compiling data for the computerized work order system.
  • Coordinate maintenance contracts as assigned.
  • Assist in gathering quotes for the annual budget.
  • Attend major design and construction meetings.
  • Ensure all work complies with City, State, and County codes.
  • Inform Facilities Supervisor if a subcontractor is needed for repairs and gather quotes.
  • Check and maintain generators.
  • Install and maintain keys, locks, punch code locks, panic hardware, and other door hardware.
  • Install and maintain electrical systems, devices, controls, and lighting systems.
  • Maintain card access security system components.
  • Install and maintain plumbing systems, drains, water fountains, commodes, urinals, sinks, and faucets.
  • Assist staff in hanging TVs, pictures, and art.
  • Repair drywall, ceiling systems, flooring, furniture, signage, and flagpoles.
  • Perform general carpentry.
  • Train and assist other technicians as needed.
  • Be available for rotating on-call and work overtime when requested.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • High School diploma or GED equivalent.
  • Electrical Journeyman License and four years of additional verifiable experience, or HVAC Technician with four years of verifiable experience, or Plumbing Journeyman License with four years of verifiable experience.
  • Completion of all Level II courses in the training system, a passing score on the exam(s), and four years of verifiable general building maintenance experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Valid Class C Texas driver's license.
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How this job compares in Garland, TX

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Texas currently run a median of $29/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $23–$38/hr across 417 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Garland, TX

We're tracking 14 other active welding openings in Garland, TX right now, from 10 different employers. 3 of them were added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,245 other active welding openings from 549 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Garland, or widen the search to Texas.

City of Garland currently has 2 other openings live in Texas, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Texas at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Austin Industries (39), Zachry Group (30), and Welding Shop in Houston, TX (22). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Texas, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Old Sixth Ward at $40/hr, Arlington at $39/hr, and Dallas at $36/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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