Building Maintenance Mechanic, 204, Administration

Salary : $17.37 Hourly

Location : Laredo, TX

Job Type : Full-time

Job Number : A262910-1

Department : Health (29 / 60 / 61 / 62 / 64 / 65 / 80)

Division : Administration

Opening Date : 10 / 21 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

Job Description

Performs minor repairs and maintenance to plumbing, carpentry, electrical, heating, and air conditioning systems in accordance with accepted practices and procedures; performs routine maintenance and janitorial duties; ensures work is in compliance with safety requirements. Assists with other maintenance environmental duties.

Essential Functions / Job Competencies / Physical Requirements

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Checks, repairs, and installs air-conditioning, refrigerators, and cooling equipment including window units and domestic / commercial central units.
• Checks, repairs, and installs electrical and gas water heaters, and gas boilers used in hot water central heating systems; utilizes electrical equipment and hand tools.
• Repairs and installs plumbing equipment; repairs water lines; unclogs drainage lines.
• Changes burned out lights and performs minor electrical repair and maintenance; repairs and replaces electrical motors; installs new wiring, conduit pipes, breaker panels, transformers, and control wiring.
• Decides on the amount of materials needed to perform repair and maintenance work on new projects.
• Performs minor carpentry repairs; installs doors, and replaces door and window frames, etc.
• Performs routine maintenance and janitorial duties including cleaning, sweeping, mopping, waxing, and replenishing supplies.
• Assists Electrician in installing panel breakers, conduit lines, troubleshooting lighting, and outlets.
• Performs other related work as required.

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

Knowledge of :

Skills and Abilities :

WORK ENVIRONMENT / CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Effort Requirements

Position will have the following exposures

Work Environment Locations

Position will require the employee to work in the following types of work environments

Sometimes

Often

Exposures

Position will require the employee to be exposed to the following environmental elements

Never

Seldom

Sometimes

Frequently

Travel

Position will require the employee to travel

Never

Often

Minimum Qualifications

Required Experience

Proof of TB Test / Screening will be required to be presented prior to employment.

Valid Licenses and Certifications

Required Licenses or Certifications

As part of the minimum requirements for all positions with the City of Laredo, a thorough background check and certified school transcripts will be required from all applicants who are offered employment.

Effective February 24, 1997, all selected applicants are required to undergo a drug and alcohol test prior to employment.

Effective January 7, 2008, all persons in safety-sensitive functions / positions, as per City of Laredo Drug and Alcohol Policy definition, shall be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

A person with a disability who needs a reasonable accommodation related to a selection process is requested to contact the Human Resources Department at (956) 791-7480 two days prior to the scheduled interview and / or test if applicable.

City of Laredo is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / Pro Disabled and Veteran Employer. We welcome differences in the form of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, geography, socioeconomic status, age, politics, religion, philosophy, sexual orientation, or gender identity. All applicants who share this goal are encouraged to apply. Must be able to function in a principle-based organization that has a culture built on character and core values.

The City of Laredo provides a benefit compensation package that includes the following for all Full-time regular employees :

For a full description of our benefits, please visit our website at : under Employee Benefits

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Are you a current regular full-time or part-time City of Laredo employee?

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Do you have at least one (1) year of general experience?

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I understand that failure to complete ALL sections of my application, including the "Driver License", "Education", "Work Experience", "Certifications and Licenses" (if applicable), "Agency-Wide Questions", and "Job Specific Supplemental Questions" will result in my application not being processed.

Required Question