Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join our Facilities Maintenance team. Under general supervision, this position is responsible for grounds upkeep and a variety of building maintenance tasks. The ideal candidate is dependable, adaptable, and ready to support daily operations to keep our facilities safe, functional, and well-maintained.

• Performing grounds maintenance, such as mowing, and landscaping
• Conduct preventative building maintenance
• Perform various semi-skilled functions and general building maintenance tasks (e.g.plumbing, electrical, heating and air conditioning maintenance/repair, carpentry,masonry and block work, flooring installation and maintenance, painting, general upkeep, painting and pressure wash, etc.)
• Work with equipment such as but not limited to: jail doors, cameras, washing machines,dryers, air conditioners, toilets, sinks, lawn equipment, and sprinkler systems.
• Tests machinery, equipment, systems, etc. for proper operations
• Support fellow Maintenance Technicians with advanced projects as needed
• Special projects and any other assigned duties

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• A/C, Plumbing, or Electrical certifications preferred
• At least one (1) years' prior experience in either facility maintenance is preferred
• Must be able to perform various skilled functions and general building maintenance tasks such as, but not limited to: plumbing, electrical, heating and A/C maintenance/repair, carpentry, masonry, flooring, painting, etc.
• Ability to operate and maintain hand and power tools and equipment
• Ability to physically perform tasks including standing/walking for long periods of time; sitting/walking on uneven ground; pushing/pulling/lifting/carrying objects up to but not limited to 85 lbs.; reaching, bending, hearing mechanical sounds, communication,crouching/kneeling; close and far vision, depth perception; handling/grasping objects; ascending/descending a ladder
• Knowledge of blueprints and schematics
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and resident of the contiguous United States for a period of time sufficient to conduct a background investigation
• Must possess a current valid Texas driver's license and proof of liability insurance with no more than 3 moving violations in the past 3 years
• No conviction above a Class B Misdemeanor or a Class B Misdemeanor within the last10 years nor have been on or currently on court-ordered community supervision or probation for any criminal offense
• Must possess good communication skills, the ability to follow instructions, and the ability to work with the public
• Must have reliable transportation
• Basic working knowledge of MS Office products
• Must be able to work independently or with a group
• Must be able to multitask and work well under pressure
• Willingness to cross-train and accept additional duties as assigned
• Must be able to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions

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Shift Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm. Must be willing to be on-call, work adjusted shifts, and/or work overtime during times of high volume or local emergency events, which may include nights, weekends, or holidays

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Additional Information: After receiving a conditional offer of employment applicant must pass the following before becoming an employee of Montgomery County:

• Drug screen (1/2 cost = $25, responsibility of applicant) 
• Physical agility test (1/2 cost = $22.50, responsibility of applicant)

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the general purpose, types of duties, and responsibilities that will be required of the positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.