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Goodwill Houston · 21 hours ago

(Temporary) Maintenance Specialist

Greater Houston

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$30/hr - $30/hr

2+ years exp

Goodwill Houston is seeking a Maintenance Specialist IV to perform highly complex building maintenance and construction work. The role involves building repair, renovation, and overseeing work while coordinating maintenance tasks across various facilities.

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Responsibilities

Coordinate and/or perform semi-skilled work to maintain or repair building and/or stationary equipment including but not limited to plumbing, masonry, carpentry, painting, pouring and finishing concrete, paneling, installing various building structures, locks, acoustical ceilings, drywall, paneling, miscellaneous maintenance work, installing cove base, electrical wiring/rough outs and fixtures, etc

Requisition materials and equipment at various locations for maintenance repairs and/or construction projects

Assist with moving furniture, boxes, by carrying the items or using pallet jacks, dollies, etc

Install and repair extensive sprinkler systems

Read moderately complex drawings, sketches, and blueprints to determine details of assigned tasks, perform material take-offs, order materials and supplies, and plan/schedule task sequences and time allotments

Inspect existing structures to determine and follow best methods and sequences to accomplish work orders or daily schedules of work on assigned tasks and notifies management of any noted building issues

Perform as crew leader for multiple-employee tasks

Complete appropriate documents, work orders, reports to include but not limited to documenting length of time spent on each job, materials used, and describing work completed

May work hours beyond and other than normal work hours including holidays and weekends as needed. May work other than normal hours to accomplish special projects or respond to off-hours maintenance emergencies as needed

May perform workshop operations to fabricate specialized items needed for project work to refinish furniture, doors, paneling, cabinets, etc

May serve as a liaison between contractors/vendors and assigned project managers

May perform minor equipment repair

May mix and spread pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides outdoors under close supervision of a license applicator

May operate various gas and diesel powered equipment to mow grass, cut limbs, trim grass and shrubs, and remove cuttings and trash

May travel to remote agency facilities to accomplish repair, renovation, or restoration tasks as assigned

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Building maintenancePlumbingCarpentryElectrical wiringBlueprint readingPesticide applicator licenseMicrosoft Office SuiteSafety complianceInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsCommunication skills

Required

High School Diploma/equivalent

Minimum of two (2) years' experience performing building trades work on commercial or residential projects and attainment of competent skills in at least one (1) skills area (frame or finish carpentry, plumbing, sanitation, painting, etc.)

If driving is required, must possess a valid driver license from state of residence

Working knowledge of building maintenance/construction in designated skilled trades and some knowledge in other related building trades

Basic understanding of building codes such as Fire Codes, American with Disabilities Act, etc. or ability to learn how they apply to facilities

Ability to rapidly assimilate information related to TXDPS, State and Federal regulations, legislation, guidelines, policies and procedures

Skill in the use of hand and power tools to accomplish tasks involved in maintenance, repair, dismantling, construction, refresh, and remodeling of the building structures

Ability to learn a variety of processes, procedures, methods, various standard materials, and supplies applicable to constructing, remodeling, maintaining, and repairing office buildings and other structures

Ability to learn procedures for and to operate construction equipment (jack hammers, etc.) safely and effectively

Ability to learn and effectively apply procedures for maintaining and making minor repairs to tools, equipment, and machinery

Work safely and effectively in construction environments involving heavy dust, dirt, noise, moving equipment, and other adverse factors

Ability to bend various sizes of singular and multiple conduits by hand

Ability to accurately estimate materials requirements for repair or construction tasks and to apply proper methods, techniques, and procedures in accomplishing a wide variety of repair, renovation and construction projects

Must demonstrate an ability to exercise poise, tact, diplomacy and an ability to establish and maintain positive, working/professional relationships with internal/external customers

Must be organized, flexible, and able to effectively prioritize in a multi-demand and constantly changing environment; able to meet multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines without sacrificing accuracy, timeliness or professionalism

Must be able to construct and deliver clear, concise, and professional presentations to a variety of audiences and/or individuals

Must possess appropriate levels of proficiency with utilized software and systems and be able to learn new software/systems

Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Must demonstrate an ability to responsibly handle sensitive and confidential information and situations, and adhere to applicable laws/statutes/policies related to access, maintenance and dissemination of information

Must be able to work in safe manner at all times, avoiding shortcuts that have potential adverse results/risks, and must be able to comply with safety standards and best practices

May be required to travel up to forty percent (40%) to remote agency facilities to accomplish repair, renovation, or restoration tasks as assigned and work other than normal hours to accomplish special projects