Facilities Coordinator I

Position Information

TxDOT is looking for a Facilities Coordinator I based in Houston, Texas, at the Administrative Services Office at Houston HQ 7600 Washington Ave. We are seeking a highly motivated individual to be part of our facilities team. This position requires a great spirit of teamwork and a strong willingness to learn. We will train you on all aspects of the job. We have a workforce of over 1,200 employees, with opportunities for growth and development. We value employee work-life balance. In keeping with our commitment to this value, our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities, such as an extensive wellness program, career development programs, retirement benefits, tuition assistance, and more. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced team, enjoy learning, and working independently, join us and let us help you reach your goal!

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

Coordinates, inspects, and monitors building maintenance, operations and/or service activities including grounds maintenance, housekeeping, paint shop operations, carpenter shop operations and/or security in a district or at an Austin area campus. Leads technical employees. Work requires contact with contractors and private entities. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

Essential Duties:

• Leads technical, administrative, or clerical support employees.
• Assists in periodic inspections of buildings and grounds.
• Coordinates, inspects, and/or monitors building operations and service activities including housekeeping, security, inside painting, carpentry and/or groundskeeping at one or more sites.
• Enters work order information and tracks projects in the Automated Software System and orders materials and equipment.
• Monitors building maintenance, condition of equipment and service contracts.
• Performs evaluation and may assist in developing and implementing the preventive maintenance program.
• Provides estimates of time and materials needed for each assignment.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education : High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.

Experience : 6 years in building inspection, maintenance, utility systems, electrical, carpentry, painting. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Related college education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis . Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Licenses and Certifications : Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Competencies:

• Considerable knowledge of:
  • Preventive maintenance methods and procedures
  • Building support service operations and management
  • Methods and materials used in groundskeeping
• Proficient skill in:
  • Monitoring the status and progress of projects
  • Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes
• Subject to outside environmental conditions; no effective weather protection
• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs. at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
• Balancing - walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling
• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
• Subject to noise
• Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs. at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs.
• Climbing - ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffoldings, ramps, etc.
• Crouching - bending body downward and forward by bending leg(s) and spine
• Reaching - extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
• Lifting - raising objects from lower to higher position/horizontally to a different position
• Talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
• Visual Acuity - determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structures
  Conditions of Employment:
  Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)
• This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.
• 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.
  • 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.