Temporary - Maintenance Worker II

Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus two (2) years of custodial, building maintenance or construction work.

Experience may substitute for the education up to the maximum of four (4) years.

Licenses and Certifications Required:
Texas Class “C” Operator’s License.
Notes to Applicants
The Maintenance Worker II will assist in the preventative maintenance and general repairs of all Austin Public Library interior and exterior facilities. Applicants should be skilled in carpentry, construction, painting, flooring, plumbing, and irrigation repairs.

Essential Personnel:

• This has been designated as an Essential Employee position. In the event of a city-designated extraordinary situation or emergency condition, essential employees provide services that impact the public health, safety, utility services, and welfare of members of the Austin community and other employees, as well as ensure the continuity of essential operations. Essential Employees may be called back in during such events, required to modify their schedule, assigned to a City-designated work site, or retained on-site to assist with operations and recovery.

Application Instructions:

• A detailed and complete job application is REQUIRED and helps us evaluate your qualifications. In completing your job application, please be sure to provide a COMPLETE employment history regarding any relevant experience that you would like for us to consider. This information will also be used to determine base pay in the event that you are selected for this position. NOTE : A cover letter and/or resume will NOT be used to substitute for an incomplete job application.
• Please understand that your job application, cover letter, and resume will be used to measure or assess your written communication skills, including grammar, punctuation, and spelling, in helping us screen applications and determine candidates to be interviewed.

Additional Information

• All new employees are required to attend City of Austin and Austin Public Library training as scheduled, and should arrange their outside schedules to accommodate such training.
• Working with the City of Austin provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, training opportunities and more. Please click HERE for more information.
• Travel: If you are selected for this position and meet the Driver Safety Standards, per the City of Austin Driver Safety Program , you may drive (when necessary) to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.
• This posting may be used to fill additional vacancies of the same job title that may become vacant. The additional vacancies may include a difference in work location, workweek hours, and schedule. Filling additional vacancies from this posting is based on the business needs of the department.
• Driving Requirement: This position requires a Texas Class “C” Operator’s License or the ability to acquire one by your hire date. External New Hires must meet the City of Austin’s Driver Record Evaluation ( DRE ) requisite . To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months.

Veteran applicants:

• Veteran candidates will be required to provide a copy of their DD-214.

The Austin Public Library reserves the right to close posted positions
prior to the advertised close date, based on recruitment strategies and business needs.

Pay Range
$21.63 - $23.79

Hours
Temporary position (40 hours per week)

• Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (1st shift)
• Monday - Friday, 1:00 p.m. - 8::00 p.m. and Saturday’s 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. (2nd shift)

Note:

• Hours may vary based on operational or business needs; evenings, weekends, and holidays may be required on occasion.
• Must be able to respond to off-hour emergencies.
• May occasionally work beyond assigned shift.

Job Close Date 12/03/2024 Type of Posting External Department Austin Public Library Regular/Temporary Temporary Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Technical Location 635 North Pleasant Valley Road., Austin Texas 78702 Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience:

• Professional experience in the following building trades: construction, carpentry, painting, drywall, plumbing, irrigation, flooring, and electrical work.
• Ability to read blueprints, diagrams, and professional drawings.
• Experience with work orders.
• Experience as a locksmith, installing and repairing locks.
• Skilled in using hand and power tools.
• Ability to climb ladders and use aerial, scissors, and forklift.
• Ability to respond to emergencies after hours, weekends, and possible holidays.
• Ability to push/pull and lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to travel to more than one work location.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

1. Inspects buildings and equipment for needed repairs and maintenance. Performs minor repairs to tables, chairs, cabinets, etc. Installs or replaces floor and ceramic tiles. Repairs or replaces electric plugs and cords.
2. Drives vehicles as needed.
3. Moves furniture, file cabinets, equipment, etc. using hand dollies.
4. Performs service on pumps, air handlers, cooling towers, etc.
5. Repacks, changes oil/filters, lubricates, etc.
6. Operates drills, buffers, grinders, sanders, etc. Operate various power saws, i.e., radial arm, skill, etc. Operates acetylene cutting torch, welder, etc.
7. Performs basic plumbing installations/repairs i.e., install and repair faucets, unclog drains, replace valves, etc.
8. Measures using tapes, transits, levels, etc.
9. Performs semi-skilled carpentry work in the construction and repair of walls, ceilings, etc.
10. Reads profiles/blueprints.

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
None
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

Knowledge of equipment, methods, and materials used in routine carpentry, ground maintenance and basic plumbing.
Knowledge of equipment, methods, and materials used in moderate levels of construction, i.e. building walls, hanging doors and windows.
Knowledge of proper safety practices and procedures.
Knowledge of city practice, policy and procedures.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in planning and organizing.
Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
Ability to operate power tools.
Ability to read and understand simple blueprints.
Skill in establishing and maintaining good working relationships with other City employees and the public.
Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* The minimum qualifications for the Maintenance Worker II position are: Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus two (2) years of custodial, building maintenance or construction work. Experience may substitute for the education up to the maximum of four (4) years. Do you meet these minimum qualifications?

• Yes
• No

* In reviewing the preferred qualification section of this job posting, please outline how you meet each of the preferred qualifications listed, including licenses and certifications.
(Open Ended Question)
* How many years of experience do you have in general building maintenance including routine carpentry, plumbing, electrical, locksmith and HVAC repair?

• Less than 1 year
• 1 to 2 years
• 2 to 3 years
• 3 to 4 years
• 4 years or more

* This position requires a criminal background check. By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful Criminal Background Investigation (CBI) to be hired.

• I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Background Investigation (CBI).

* This position is classified as an “essential” position. The candidate must be able to work during emergencies or bad weather if they are scheduled to work and, in some cases, when they are not scheduled. Shifts may change according to departmental needs and work hours may include after hours, holidays, and weekends. Are you able to meet these schedule requirements?

• Yes
• No

* This position requires the ability to perform tasks that involve bending, lifting, walking, carrying, and using a force equal to lifting up to fifty (50) pounds, with or without accommodations. Are you able to perform these duties as required by the position?

• Yes
• No

* Select the level of experience that you have in painting and carpentry.

• None
• Basic
• Intermediate
• Advanced
• Expert

* How many years of experience do you have in repair and maintenance of heating, ventilation, air conditioning or refrigeration systems?

• None
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 2 or more years

* Please describe any experience you may have with plumbing and/or irrigation systems.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your experience reviewing construction plans and/or blueprints.
(Open Ended Question)
* This position requires a Texas Class "C" Operator's License. Do you have a Texas Class "C" Operator's License or if selected for this position, do you have the ability to acquire a Texas Class "C" Operator's License by your hire date?

• Yes
• No

* The City of Austin Driver Eligibility Standards require that External New Hires meet the City’s Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months. Do you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

* Are you willing and able to respond to trouble calls after hours, on holidays, and weekends?

• Yes
• No

* My job application is detailed and complete, and I understand that if I am selected as the top candidate for this particular job, my salary will be determined based on the experience submitted on my job application.

• Yes
• No

Optional & Required Documents

Required Documents Optional Documents Resume

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• City of Austin

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