Maintenance Technician

Summary

We welcome and appreciate your interest in employment with the City of Corpus Christi. We are an equal opportunity employer; no information obtained during the recruitment or selection process is intended for any discriminatory purposes.

Pay

This position is an hourly position at pay grade 106.

Attendance

Non-rotating 40-hour work week, Monday

• Friday, 8:00 am

• 5:00 pm; must be available to work additional hours as needed.

Who May Apply?

All persons legally authorized to work in the United States

Overview

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for diagnosing, maintaining, and performing repairs of all Airport Facilities. They will troubleshoot and diagnose problems with electrical, HVAC, mechanical, fire detection and suppression systems. They will also complete preventative maintenance and repair of building systems, plumbing, carpentry, rental return carwash, etc.

Responsibilities

• Performs maintenance and repairs to plumbing, lighting, fueling stations, car lifts, car wash bays, gate closures and motors, and locks

• Diagnoses and repairs inoperable equipment or materials in terminal buildings and out properties owned by the City

• Utilizes Best Practices for environmental compliance

• Completes plumbing repairs to include bathroom fixtures, water lines, faucets, water fountains, water heaters, aircraft and sanitary sewer lift stations and lines, sprinkler systems and potable water lines, and fire suppression systems and pumps

• Makes repairs to sheetrock and other wall coverings including texturing

• Performs basic cabinetry repairs, as well as patching and repairing, and cleaning

• Replaces and seals window glass

• Installs and repairs doors, door jams and lock sets

• Installs ceiling grids and ceiling tiles

• Prepares interior and exterior surfaces and paint

• Performs escorts, customer assistance (tire changes and battery jumps) and staff assistance

• Performs special projects such as window, roof, sidewalk and parking lot cleaning and repair

• May be utilized to address FAA Part 139 issues on the airfield including painting, mowing, and weed eating

• Acts as a member of Airport Emergency Response team and performs clean-up (FOD)

• Operates scissor and articulating boom lifts, forklifts, mowers, skid steer loaders, and various power and hand tools

• Assistant with maintaining indoor and outdoor areas by removing waste and ensuring restrooms, car wash bays, and offices are clean and well stocked with materials

• Ensures building materials, equipment, and protective covers are in good order to protect from destructive winds and corrosion

• Maintains landscaped areas around the facility as directed

• May be asked to perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Requires a High School Diploma/GED

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience

• Forklift and Elevated Scissor and Articulated Boom Lift certifications must be obtained within one (1) year of hire

• Must be able to pass Transportation Security Clearinghouse Background Check (TSA Requirement)

• A valid driver's license is required; successful out-of-state candidates must be able to obtain a valid Texas driver's license within 90 days of hire

Other Information:

Benefits

The City offers an excellent benefit package that includes:

• Texas Municipal Retirement System

• TMRS is a required retirement plan for all full-time employees. Each employee automatically contributes 7% of their total compensation. The City will match employee contributions 2 to 1 during retirement.

• Medical/dental/vision/life coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.

• Vacation

• 88+ hours per year

• Personal leave

• 40 hours per year

• Sick leave

• 96 hours per year

• Voluntary 457b deferred compensation plan

• Ten (10) Holidays

• Flexible Spending Account

• City Employee Health & Wellness Clinic & City Employee Fitness Center

• Learning & Development Academy

• Tuition Reimbursement Programs

• Employee Recognition Programs

Basis of Rating

Application review and the City may also conduct additional skill assessment tests, in addition to the panel interview.

Closing Statement

• Selected applicants must be able to pass a background investigation and a pre-employment drug test.

• Any position that lists a minimum qualification for education level and/or license/certification will require the applicant to provide proof of documentation if selected for hire into the position with the City of Corpus Christi.

• In the event of an emergency, employees are required to work to provide for the safety and well-being of the public, including the delivery and restoration of vital services.