Posting number: 39306
Department: General Services
Job classification: MECHANIC IV
Posting type: Open
Categories: Fleet Services, Trades, Vehicle Maintenance, Automotive
OUR MISSION:
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
The City of Houston is seeking a skilled professional responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of engine-driven generator systems. This technician/mechanic will work on various units that run on diesel or natural gas—from small residential backup generators to complex industrial systems powering various City owned facilities including City fire and police stations and community serving multi-service centers.
This role is responsible for tracking preventive and planned maintenance, unplanned and emergency maintenance/repair actions, troubleshooting and diagnostics, testing, documentation, on-call support, budgets, risks, contract capacity, and other key control metrics to ensure the timely and cost-effective management of City assets. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical knowledge, blueprint reading, physical stamina, data analysis, problem solving skills, and experience supporting diverse maintenance teams.
The mission is to provide the City of Houston with best value, property management services. To accomplish GSD’s mission and to meet the various needs of our clients, we are actively seeking a MECHANIC IV who takes extreme pride in their technical and leadership skills, exhibits exemplary ethical behavior, and thrives in performing preventative maintenance, diagnostics, and complex repairs to City power generator assets.
The purpose of the Mechanic IV (Mechanical) position is to be well versed when serving as a shop leader/trainer and oversees/guides diagnostic and repair work of lower-level mechanics. This position makes an immediate impact and adds value towards the achievement of the department's goals.
This is a GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT Position at the Tier I Level.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
High School Degree of GED equivalent.
Ability to read and understand service, repair, and parts manuals; mechanical diagrams; safety, and hazardous materials communications.
Advanced math and computer skills required.
Excellent problem-solving skills.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Seven-year experienceof automotive, diesel and/or heavy-equipment maintenance/repair experience is required.
Or
An Associate’s degree (at least 18-month program) in automotive, diesel, and/or heavy equipment (off road) technology plus, five-year equivalentof automotive, diesel and/or heavy-equipment maintenance/repair experience.
Valid Texas Class C upon hire.
Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within 6-months of employment.
Must comply with the City of Houston's policy on driving.
Must achieve certification as Texas State Vehicle Inspector within 6 months of employment.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
May be required to achieve Generator Technician Certification (Journeyman).
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