Position Description

What you will do at Harris County Precinct 2

As a welder in our organization, you will work under the general supervision of the Facilities Maintenance Manager. Your primary responsibility will be to fabricate, install, maintain, and repair various structures, ensuring their efficient operation and adherence to quality standards. You will be expected to possess comprehensive knowledge of different welding equipment and techniques, enabling you to effectively carry out your duties. Additionally, you will be responsible for conducting quality checks on completed projects to ensure their compliance with specifications.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Execute particular welds in a professional manner, examine work pieces for defects, and measure work pieces with straightedges or templates to ensure conformance with specifications.
Repair metal components in order to restore full functionality and safety performance.
Constructs new installations; extend or repair existing installations; collaborates with contractors, construction workers, electricians, pipe-fitters, and steamfitters when installing structures.
Inspects all aspects of job sites for safety, compliance and conforming to Precinct 2, Local, County, State and Federal specifications/requirements.
Inspects any and all structures for any potential problems.
Communicates with supervisor daily. Coordinate workflow with other members of the team and third-party agents.
Receives and documents daily work assignments; analyze blueprints and designs, troubleshoots and resolves issues to ensure completion of daily activities, estimates for materials and equipment.
Ensures operation by tracking preventative maintenance requirements, calling for repairs, assisting with maintaining equipment supplies and material inventories.
Perform any additional tasks or responsibilities as assigned by management or as necessary by the evolving needs of the organization.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net.

This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Requirements

Education/Certification:

High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent from an accredited educational institution.

Experience:

Three (3) years as a welder with hands-on experience in various aspects of fabrication installation and repair in commercial and/or industrial facilities.

Licensure:

Must have a valid Class C driver’s license (Texas by hire date) and maintain a good driving record

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Good understanding of blueprints and designs, inspecting welds for structural integrity, calibrate and maintain all welding tools and equipment.
Skilled in the care and use of hand tools, power equipment used in welding/fabrication trades and display mechanical aptitude.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions in a thorough and timely manner.
Proficient working knowledge of computers, office equipment and related software comprised of Microsoft Office Suite.
Must be able to become proficient in asset management & work management systems to open and update work tasks.
Ability to work well with all levels of management, staff, as well as a diverse group of constituents.
Must exhibit polite and professional communications via phone, in person and email.
Self-starter possessing good interpersonal skills and be a productive team member with an outstanding attention to detail.

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

Certification:

A valid certificate in welding from an accredited institution (preferred)

General Information

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

Full-time | Monday - Friday; 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Hours may vary based on business needs of the department and some weekend, evening hours or holidays may be required during special events.

Location

8103 Wade Road, Baytown, TX 77521

Reporting Relationships

Reports To Position: Facilities Maintenance and Construction Manager or as designated
Supervises Positions: None

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

This job mainly operates in a clerical, office setting, however will require field work for asset capture/identification. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers and filing cabinets. Noise level in the work environment is usually average.
This position requires sitting, standing, walking, grabbing, reaching, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, grasping, and repetitive motions in the performance of daily duties. Requires the ability to lift files of up to 50 lbs, as necessary.

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.

BENEFITS

Harris County offers a competitive benefits program, including comprehensive group health and related benefits plan as well as defined benefit retirement plan.

The following list of benefits is offered only to employees in regular(full-time) positions:

Medical Coverage
Dental Coverage
Vision Coverage
Wellness Plan
Life Insurance
Long-term disability
Employee Assistance Program
Ten (10) days of vacation each year for the first five (5) years of service
- Accrual rates increase based on years of service
Eleven (11) County-observed holidays and one (1) floating holiday
Professional development opportunities
Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
Healthcare Reimbursement Account
457 Deferred Compensation Plan

The following benefits are also available to regular (full-time) employment and may be available to part-time employees:

Retirement Pension (TCDRS)
Flexible schedule (varies by department)
Transportation Assistance (Metro RideSponsor Program)

In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, Group Health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.

For plan details, visit the Harris County benefits website:

https://benefitsathctx.com/

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