Maintenance Technician

Summary

Title:

Maintenance Technician

Location:

Conroe, TX
Division:
Maintenance
Unit:
Facility Maintenance

Shift: Days
Salary Range: $22.85 - $27.28 hourly (based on experience & subject to increase)

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.

Pay is based on maintenance experience. The pay range listed is subject to increase after probationary period and time‑in‑service.

• Perform 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, block work, flooring installation and maintenance, painting, general upkeep, painting and pressure wash, etc.).
• Work with equipment such as jail doors, cameras, washing machines, dryers, air conditioners, toilets, sinks, lawn equipment, and sprinkler systems.
• Test machinery, equipment, and systems for proper operation.
• 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) year’s prior experience in facility maintenance preferred.
• Ability to perform various skilled functions and general building maintenance tasks such as plumbing, electrical, heating and A/C maintenance/repair, carpentry, masonry, flooring, painting, etc.
• Ability to operate and maintain hand and power tools and equipment.
• Physical ability to stand/walk for long periods, sit/walk on uneven ground, push/pull/lift/carry objects up to 85 lbs., reach, bend, hear mechanical sounds, communicate, crouch/kneel; good vision, depth perception, and ability to handle objects; ascend/descend ladders.
• Knowledge of blueprints and schematics.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and resident of the contiguous United States long enough to conduct a background investigation.
• Must possess a current valid Texas driver’s license and proof of liability insurance with no more than three moving violations in the past three years.
• Must have no conviction above a Class B Misdemeanor or a Class B Misdemeanor within the last ten years, nor have been on or currently on court‑ordered community supervision or probation for any criminal offense.
• Good communication skills, ability to follow instructions, and ability to work with the public.
• Reliable transportation.
• Basic working knowledge of MS Office products.
• Ability to work independently or with a group.
• Ability to multitask and work well under pressure.
• Willingness to cross‑train and accept additional duties as assigned.
• Ability to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
• Shift
  
  Hours:
  
  Monday‑Friday, 8 am‑5 pm. 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.
• Additional Information:
  After receiving a conditional offer, applicant must pass the following before becoming an employee:
• Drug screen (applicant pays $25).
• Physical agility test (applicant pays $22.50).

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.