General Maint Tech I/ II/III (Facilities)

Position Information

TxDOT's Odessa District Facilities Team is looking for a General Maintenance Tech I, II or III in Odessa, Texas. Please apply if you are a hard-working and motivated professional interested in unique challenges, a diverse work experience, and opportunities for growth.

At TxDOT we value employee work-life-balance. In keeping with our commitment to this value our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include an extensive wellness program, career development programs, retirement benefits, tuition assistance, and various other benefits. For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at hidden_benefits.pdf (txdot.gov) .

The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position based on the applicant's work experience, education, skill level, and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.

Salary Plan/Grade:

General Maint Tech I $35,439 - $52,388 (A13)

General Maint Tech II $38,976 - $58,045 (A15)

General Maint Tech III $42,976 - $64,469 (A17)

Benefits and Perks

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

• Retirement Plans
• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
• On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
• Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package

To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

Position Description

General Maintenance Tech I

Performs general building maintenance and repair work. Employees at this level follow standard practices that do not require

frequent supervision of details.

General Maintenance Tech II

Performs highly skilled general building maintenance and repair work. Employees at this level follow standard practices that do

not require frequent supervision of details.

General Maintenance Tech III

Performs and coordinates highly skilled general building maintenance and repair work. Work may also involve some maintenance and

repair of utility systems, including heating, ventilation and air condition, HVAC. May serve as a lead worker. Employees at this

level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor

Essential Duties:

General Maintenance Tech I

• Assists with the maintenance and repair of floors, walls, ceilings, doors, windows, cabinets and furniture; as required moves items related to these activities.
• Cleans shop and other maintenance environments.
• Performs general building maintenance and repairs.
• Assists with performing periodic preventative maintenance on heating, ventilating, air conditioning, electrical, and/or plumbing systems.
• Prepares, cleans, primes, and paints interior and exterior walls, ceilings, and equipment.
• Assists with mechanical, electrical, and plumbing installation, maintenance, and repair as required.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

General Maintenance Tech II

• Maintains and repairs floors, walls, ceilings, doors, windows, cabinets and furniture; as required moves items related to these activities.
• Cleans shop and other maintenance environments.
• Enters work order information and tracks projects in the Automated Software System and orders materials and equipment.
• Performs general building maintenance and repairs.
• Prepares, cleans, primes, and paints interior and exterior walls, ceilings, and equipment.
• Operates light and heavy equipment.
• Assembles, installs, repairs and maintains modular furniture systems.
• Assists with mechanical, electrical, and plumbing installation, maintenance, and repair as required.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

General Maintenance Tech III

• May serve as a lead worker and the related tasks.
• Cleans shop and other maintenance environments.
• Enters work order information and tracks projects in the Automated Software System and orders materials and equipment.
• Maintains and repairs floors, walls, ceilings, doors, windows, cabinets and furniture; as required moves items related to these activities.
• Performs general building maintenance and repairs.
• Prepares, cleans, primes, and paints interior and exterior walls, ceilings, and equipment.
• Assists with mechanical, electrical, and plumbing installation, maintenance, and repair as required

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

General Maintenance Tech I,II, III:

No education required.

Experience:

General Maintenance Tech I:

• No experience required.
• General Maintenance Tech II:
• 2 YEARS in general building maintenance and repair or related work experience.(Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent)
  
  General Maintenance Tech III:
• 4 YEARS in general building maintenance and repair or related work experience.(Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent)

Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Preferred Qualifications:

None

Competencies

General Maintenance Tech I, II, or III:

• Methods and procedures used in building maintenance and repair
• Utility systems including heating, air conditioning, electrical wiring and plumbing
• Tools and equipment used in building maintenance and repair
• Using applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the trade
• Repairing and maintaining of buildings, utility systems and related equipment
• Follow applicable safety standards, practices and procedures

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes
  
  Subject to outside environmental conditions; no effective weather protection
  
  Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
  
  Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour
  
  Subject to noise
  
  Subject to vibration
  
  Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals
  
  Subject to atmospheric conditions-fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation
  
  Subject to air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids
  
  Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device
  
  Works frequently in small/crawl spaces; manholes; areas that can cause claustrophobia
  
  Works in narrow aisles or passageways
  
  Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
  
  Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
  
  Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs
  
  Climbing - ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffoldings, ramps, etc
  
  Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling
  
  Stooping-bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist
  
  Kneeling-bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s)
  
  Crouching-bending body downward and forward by bending leg(s) and spine
  
  Crawling-moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet
  
  Reaching-extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
  
  Standing-prolonged periods of time
  
  Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another
  
  Pushing-using upper extremities to press against object with force to move in a direction
  
  Pulling-using upper extremities to exert force moving objects in a sustained motion
  
  Lifting-raising objects from lower to higher position/horizontally to a different position
  
  Fingering-picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand
  
  Grasping-applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm
  
  Feeling-determining size, shape, temperature or texture of objects
  
  Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
  
  Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels;receive information by oral communication
  
  Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
  
  Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
  
  Close Visual Acuity-work includes visual inspection of small defects/parts
  
  Close Visual Acuity-using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts
  
  Visual Acuity-operate machines, such as drill presses, power saws, and mills
  
  Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment
  
  Visual Acuity-determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structures

Conditions of Employment:

Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions : Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)

• This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.
  
  Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.

Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation - 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) - does not authorize "medical marijuana" under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.