Job Details

Position Description

Position Overview:

Responsible for the general construction work required for construction, renovation, and repair and maintenance in designated County buildings.

Job Duties:

• Performs all duties required to provide general construction at various county facilities, including, but not limited to painting, installing framing, fixtures, walls, ceilings, floors, doors, trim, and repairing walls, doors, ceiling, floors.
• Plans and estimates material requirements for specific project or task for general construction.
• May be required to drive personal or county vehicle to various work sites.
• Maintain a courteous, helpful behavior at all times.
• May assist less experienced co-workers and perform other duties as assigned.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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: High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.

Experience: Five (5) years hands-on in various aspects of building construction.

Knowledge, Skill & Abilities (KSAs):

• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions in a thorough, neat, and timely manner.
• Skilled in reading and building from construction drawings.
• A valid Texas Driver's License to conduct County business.
• Basic knowledge of tools, equipment, and materials, and be skilled in the care and use of carpentry tools.
• Maintains a courteous, helpful behavior at all times.
• Self-starter possessing interpersonal skills required to be a productive team player.
• Ability to receive CJIS clearance, pass a security check and a drug test, as required. This position is Safety Sensitive and will be subject to random drug and alcohol screening.

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.

General Information

Education: High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.

Experience: Five (5) years hands-on in various aspects of building construction.

Knowledge, Skill & Abilities (KSAs):

• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions in a thorough, neat, and timely manner.
• Skilled in reading and building from construction drawings.
• A valid Texas Driver's License to conduct County business.
• Basic knowledge of tools, equipment, and materials, and be skilled in the care and use of carpentry tools.
• Maintains a courteous, helpful behavior at all times.
• Self-starter possessing interpersonal skills required to be a productive team player.
• Ability to receive CJIS clearance, pass a security check and a drug test, as required. This position is Safety Sensitive and will be subject to random drug and alcohol screening.

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.