Harris County

Renovation Technician

Harris County  •  Houston, TX (Onsite)  •  4 hours ago
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Job Description

Posting number: 16653

Department: Engineering Department

Job classification: Technician

Posting type: Open

Categories: Building Maintenance

Responsible for the general construction work required for construction, renovation, repair, and maintenance in designated County buildings.

Job Duties:

  • Performs all duties required to provide general construction at various county facilities, including, but not limited to, painting, installing framing, fixtures, walls, ceilings, floors, doors, trim, and repairing walls, doors, ceilings, and floors.
  • Plans and estimates material requirements for a specific project or task for general construction.
  • May be required to drive a personal or county vehicle to various work sites.
  • Maintain a courteous, helpful behavior at all times.
  • May assist less experienced co-workers and perform other duties as assigned.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net

This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Examples of duties

Education:

  • High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.

Experience:

  • Five (5) years of hands-on experience in various aspects of building construction.

Knowledge, Skill & Abilities (KSAs):

  • Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions in a thorough, neat, and timely manner.
  • Skilled in reading and building from construction drawings.
  • A valid Texas Driver’s License to conduct County business.
  • Basic knowledge of tools, equipment, and materials, and be skilled in the care and use of carpentry tools.
  • Maintains a courteous, helpful behavior at all times.
  • Self-starter possessing interpersonal skills required to be a productive team player.
  • Ability to receive CJIS clearance, pass a security check, and a drug test, as required. This position is Safety Sensitive and will be subject to random drug and alcohol screening.
Emergency Deployment & Continuity of Operations Requirement:

In accordance with Harris County’s Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) Policy, this position is subject to emergency response and deployment protocols. The employee may be designated as supporting a Mission Essential Function (MEF) and must:

  • Participate in the classification process of departmental staff based on MEF responsibilities.
  • Be available for temporary deployment to an alternative work location, role, or telework assignment during emergency events.
  • Confirm work assignments with their supervisor prior to reporting to any worksite during such events.
  • Remain flexible in assuming alternative duties as directed to support County operations continuity.


NOTEQualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications

Supplemental information

Position Type, and Typical Hours of Work:
Full-Time | Regular | 40 hours per week.
Subject to early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays at times, depending upon the project or workload.

Salary Commensurate experience, based on 26 pay periods.

Physical Demands and Environmental Exposure:

Most assignments will be performed in an office, meeting, or operations command center environment, but some field work may be required. May be required to work extended work hours during activation of disaster recovery operations for an unspecified length of time (varies based on the extent of the event). This position requires bending, stooping, and lifting to 25 lbs., frequent walking, standing, sitting, reaching, and ascending/descending stairs. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

FEATURED BENEFITS:

Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
Wellness.
Professional development opportunities.
Flexible spending accounts.
457 deferred compensation plans.
Retirement pension (TCDRS).
Transportation assistance (Metro Ride Sponsor Program).
Disability and life insurance.
Harris County is a Qualified Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).




Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
Harris County

About Harris County

Harris County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas within the Houston–Sugar Land–Baytown metropolitan area. As of 2000 U.S. Census, the county had a population of 3,400,578 (though a 2007 estimate placed the population at 4,011,475), making it the most populous county in Texas and the third most populous county in the United States. Its county seat is Houston.

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