What are the responsibilities and job description for the Renovation Technician position at Harris County?
Position Overview
Responsible for the general construction work required for construction, renovation, and repair and maintenance in designated County buildings.
Job Duties/Responsibilities
- Performs all duties required to provide general construction at various county facilities, including, but not limited to painting, installing framing, fixtures, walls, ceilings, floors, doors, trim, and repairing walls, doors, ceiling, floors.
- Plans and estimates material requirements for specific project or task for general construction.
- May be required to drive personal or county vehicle to various work sites.
- Maintain a courteous, helpful behavior always.
- May assist less experienced co-workers and perform other duties as assigned.
This position is subject to a criminal history check. HONESTY about criminal record is necessary for Criminal Justice Review.
REQUIREMENTS
Education
- High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
Experience
- Five (5) years hands-on in various aspects of building construction.
Knowledge, Skill & Abilities (KSAs):
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions in a thorough, neat, and timely manner.
- Skilled in reading and building from construction drawings.
- A valid Texas Driver’s License to conduct County business.
- Basic knowledge of tools, equipment, and materials, and be skilled in the care and use of carpentry tools.
- Maintains a courteous, helpful behavior always.
- Self-starter possessing interpersonal skills required to be a productive team player.
- Ability to receive CJIS clearance, pass a security check and a drug test, as required.
- This position is Safety Sensitive and will be subject to random drug and alcohol screening.
NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation, but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.
PREFERENCES
Education
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Experience
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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)
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Position Type, and Typical Hours of Work:
Full-Time | Regular | 40 hours per week.
Subject to early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays at times, depending upon the project or workload.
Salary:
Commensurate with experience, based on 26 pay periods.
Physical Demands and Environmental Exposure:
Most assignments will be performed in an office, meeting, or operations command center environment, but some field work may be required. May be required to work extended work hours during activation of disaster recovery operations for an unspecified length of time (varies based on the extent of the event).
This position requires bending, stooping, and lifting to 25 lbs., frequent walking, standing, sitting, reaching, and ascending/descending stairs.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
FEATURED BENEFITS:
Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
Wellness.
Professional development opportunity.
Flexible spending account.
457 deferred compensation plans.
Retirement pension (TCDRS).
Transportation assistance (Metro Ride Sponsor Program).
Disability and life insurance.
Harris County is a Qualified Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
