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MAINTENANCE MECHANIC III - IAH
City of Houston
Houston Airport System
Location
Houston, Texas, 77002
Salary
$24.96 - $27.92
per hour
Type
Full Time
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January 16, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job is for a skilled maintenance mechanic at Houston's airports, where you'll fix and maintain equipment like pumps, plumbing, and building systems to keep facilities running safely and efficiently.
It involves hands-on work across airport sites, including shift rotations on weekends and holidays.
A good fit would be someone with practical experience in mechanical repairs who is physically fit and enjoys varied, active tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Key Requirements
- One year of experience in building or mechanical maintenance
- Specialized training (up to 18 months beyond high school) in mechanical or electronic equipment operation
- Ability to lift heavy objects up to 80 pounds and perform physical tasks like climbing ladders and standing for long periods
- Availability for varied shift work, including rotations, weekends, and holidays
- Ability to obtain required security badge access, including Customs and Border Patrol, within 6 months of hire
- Vocational competence in mechanical trades such as plumbing, carpentry, and equipment repair
Full Job Description
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Applications will be accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTEDDivision/ Section: IAH Insourced Maintenance
Workdays & Hours: Varied (*Shift work, including rotation, weekends, and holidays) Subject to change.
PURPOSE OF DIVISION
The purpose of Houston Airport System (HAS) Maintenance Business Unit is to effectively deliver self-performed maintenance services at each of the three HAS airports.
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The purpose of the Maintenance Mechanic III position is to prevent mechanical failure of equipment, to identify and correct safety hazards, and inspect, repair, clean and maintain several types of equipment: pumps, miscellaneous rotating and reciprocating equipment, plumbing equipment (sinks, commodes, urinals, flush valves, and faucets) and machinery throughout the airport complex. This position may be assigned duties at all Houston Airport System facilities including IAH, HOU, and EFD.
"Candidates must be able to obtain all security required badge access including Custom Border Patrol access within 6 months from the hire date."
The Maintenance Mechanic III duties will include but are not limited to:- Installs Mechanical equipment and components.
- Repairs, refurbishes, and maintains several types of pumps (i.e. Hydraulic, oil, gas, diesel) and miscellaneous rotating and reciprocating equipment and machinery.
- Operates vehicles and specialized equipment (drain cleaners, sewer machines, vacuum trucks, trailers,) in support of restroom and facility maintenance work across airport facilities.
- Repairs and maintains equipment and parts. Practices equipment and parts conservation.
- Performs additional maintenance activities such as painting, a/c repairs, carpentry, carpet, plumbing, concrete and roofing repairs as in general building maintenance.
- Rehabilitates and monitors equipment, facilities, and systems (i.e. elevators, escalators, automatic doors, ticket dispenser's electric gates, a/c and heating equipment).
- Provides preventive maintenance to equipment, buildings, facilities, and systems.
- May lead and train lower-level personnel.
The position involves considerable physical exertion, such as regular climbing of ladders, lifting of heavy objects (up to 80 pounds) on a highly frequent basis and/or assuming awkward positions for long periods of time. There are routine exposures to significant levels of heat, cold, moisture and air pollution. The position may involve periodic exposure to chemical substances and physical trauma of a minor nature such as cuts, bruises and minor burns. Requires the ability to make closely coordinated eye/hand movements within very fine tolerance and/or calibration demands; or the ability to make rapid closely coordinated eye/hand movements on a patterned response space within somewhat fine tolerance demands; or the ability to make coordinated eye/hand movements within fine tolerances with large equipment as an extension of the worker. Walking and standing for extended periods of time. Working rotation, weekends including holiday shifts.
Requirements
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTSSpecialized training in principles, procedures, practices, routines OR techniques in a specific area or trade which might normally be acquired through up to 18 months of Education OR Training beyond the High School level. Vocational competence in the operation of Mechanical or Electronic equipment may be required.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
One year of experience in Building or Mechanical maintenance is required.
LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
Must have a valid Texas driver's license and comply with the City of Houston's policy on driving. May require a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
Qualifications
****Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.****
Additional Information
SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIREDThe selection process will involve application review and/or interview. Department may administer skills assessment test.
SAFETY IMPACT POSITION - YESIf Yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.
Pay Grade 14SALARY INFORMATION
Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.
APPLICATION PROCEDURESOnly online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov.
To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call (281-233-1043). If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627. If you need special services or accommodations, call (281-233-1043). (TTY 7-1-1) Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.
Applicants are encouraged to attach a cover letter and resume along with their completed application when applying. For further information pertaining to the Houston Airport System, please visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDWLV_sJFoM.
The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
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