Facilities General Maint Tech III - El Paso District - (2601917)
Position Information
The TxDOT Maintenance Department is hiring a Facilities General Main Tech III at the El Paso District.
Join the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and help keep our facilities safe, efficient, and operating at their best. As a Facilities Coordinator III, you'll perform building maintenance and repairs, support HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems, maintain security systems, conduct facility inspections, and manage work orders and maintenance activities.
If you enjoy solving problems, working with your hands, and making an impact every day, we want to hear from you. We're looking for a dependable, safety-focused professional with facility maintenance experience, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. Apply today and join a team dedicated to serving Texas and building a safer, stronger future.
Location: 13301 Gateway Blvd W, El Paso, TX 79928
Salary Grade: A18 - $45,521 - $71,055
Minimum Salary: 45,521.00
Maximum Salary: 71,055.00
Pay Basis: Yearly
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Work Locations: El Paso District Headquarters 13301 GATEWAY BLVD WEST El Paso 79928
Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time
Shift: Day Job
Shift Details: 40 hrs Mon - Fri; 8am - 5pm
Location Flexibility: Onsite
Benefits and Perks
At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:
- Retirement Plans
- Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
- Paid Leave and Holidays
- Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
- On-the-Job Training
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
- Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
- Family-Friendly Policies and Programs
In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.
For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package
To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)
Position Description
Performs and coordinates highly skilled general building maintenance and repair work. Work may also involve some maintenance and repair of utility systems, including heating, ventilation and air condition, HVAC. May serve as a lead worker. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.
Essential Duties:
Inspects new equipment to check for compliance with specifications.
Maintains and repairs security systems.
Oversees a preventive maintenance program.
Performs weekly walk-through of buildings to inspect operation of utility systems and related equipment.
Cleans shop and other maintenance environments.
Enters work order information and tracks projects in the Automated Software System and orders materials and equipment.
Performs and monitors building operations and service activities including security, housekeeping, building and grounds maintenance; as required moves items related to these activities.
Performs general building maintenance and repairs.
May assist other disciplines with repairs to HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems.
Assists with mechanical, electrical, and plumbing installation, maintenance, and repair as required.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: No education required.
Experience: 4 YEARS in general building maintenance and repair or related work experience. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Related technical training or education from an accredited institution may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications
Licenses and Certifications: Valid US driver’s license at the time of application. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
Competencies:
Extensive Knowledge of:
Considerable knowledge of:
Expert skill in:
Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment
Using applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the trade
Repairing and maintaining of buildings, utility systems and related equipment
Proficient skill in:
Prioritizing and organizing work assignments
Using, maintaining and repairing of tools and equipment of the trade
Ability to:
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Subject to outside environmental conditions; no effective weather protection
Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour
Subject to noise, vibration
Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals
Subject to atmospheric conditions - fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation
Subject to air and skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids
Required to wear protective gear - respirator, hard hat, or other device
Works frequently in small/crawl spaces; manholes; areas that can cause claustrophobia
Works in narrow aisles or passageways
Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs
Climbing - ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffoldings, ramps, etc
Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling
Stooping-bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist
Conditions of Employment:
Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)
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This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.
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Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.
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Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation – 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) – does not authorize “medical marijuana” under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.
Job: Maint/Skilled Craft/Ferry Ops
Job Level: Non-Management
Job Posting: Aug 4, 2026, 8:31:59 AM
Unposting Date: Aug 17, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
State Job Title/s: Maintenance Specialist V
State Job Code/s: 9045
Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)
TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.
To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.
https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions
Applicant Information
The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.
Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information
