Travis County, TX
Salary:
$22.50 - $24.23 Hourly Location :
Austin, TX Job Type:
Full Time Job Number:
25-09938 Department:
Facilities Management - 1 Opening Date:
05/02/2025 Closing Date:
10/31/2025 11:59 PM Central
Job Summary Functions as lead worker supervising and assisting in preparation and cleanup of buildings and grounds for upcoming events. Performs minor repairs on facilities, equipment and furnishings, and completes operational checks on equipment and systems. Responds to urgent needs of client during assigned events. Distinguishing Characteristics:
This is the first in a series of two building operations-related job classifications within the General/Road Maintenance job family. This classification functions as a lead worker overseeing and assisting in the preparation and cleanup for events and performing minor preventative maintenance work. This classification may require a flexible work schedule in order to meet the needs of the department.
Duties and Responsibilities
Assists in supervising the preparation and cleanup of buildings and grounds for upcoming events. Serves as lead worker in performance of building operations functions. Attends events to coordinate repairs and assist with the facilitation of operations and respond to emergencies and urgent needs. Ensures assigned aspects of events are implemented and controlled according to plans. Performs operational checks on equipment and systems. Operates light and heavy equipment to prepare facilities and grounds for events. Performs minor repairs on facilities, equipment and furnishings. Monitors expenditures on supplies and controls inventory of assigned equipment and tools. Monitors and verifies operational status of emergency systems (power, fire alarms, and lighting). Performs required flow testing of fire hydrant systems. Completes structural pesticide applications, as required. Applies appropriate herbicides to grounds. Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Minimum Requirements
Education and Experience: High School diploma or G.E.D. AND four (4) years of increasingly responsible building operations experience, including minor preventive maintenance and repairs to equipment, buildings and facilities;
OR,
Any combination of education and experience that has been achieved and is equivalent to the stated education and experience and required knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this job.
Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements: Valid Texas Driver's License.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
Principles and practice of leading staff. Standard practices, methods and skills in use and maintenance of facilities. Custodial cleaning standards and practices. Equipment and tools used in maintenance and repair functions. Pesticides, herbicides and similar grounds maintenance chemicals. Federal, State, Local and County applicable laws, rules, regulations and guidelines. Policies, practices, procedures and methods of assigned function. Applicable safety practices and regulations. Skill in:
Leading and advising others. Troubleshooting, and performing minor maintenance and repair needs. Conferring with clients and ensuring facilities meet those needs. Operating light and heavy equipment. Both verbal and written communication. Ability to:
Lead and train staff. Manage time well and meet timelines. Evaluate client emergent needs and fulfill those needs. Communicate effectively. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with County employees and officials, representatives of outside agencies, and the general public.
Work Environment & Other Information
Physical requirements include the ability to lift/carry up to 75 pounds, visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity. Subject to standing, walking, sitting, repetitive motion, reaching, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, pushing, pulling, balancing, client/customer contact, squatting to perform the essential functions. Subject to extreme temperatures, outside elements, noise, vibration, contact with dust, fumes and hazardous chemicals, foul odors, animal and human fecal matter, insects and rodents.
Travis County employees play an important role in business continuity. As such, employees can be assigned to business continuity efforts outside of normal job functions. Work Hours: This job classification may require you to work a flexible schedule, M-F, AM, PM, and Overnight shifts to meet the needs of Travis County.
May work some holidays, some nights, some weekends. Location: Travis County Exposition Center 7311 Decker Lane Austin, TX 78724 Department: Facilities Management - 1 Criminal background check, driving, education, and employment verification are required.
This job description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position. Benefits Employment at Travis County comes with a full array of benefits. We offer comprehensive health insurance, a no-cost, on-site Health and Wellness clinic, longevity pay, paid vacations, sick time and personal holidays, not to mention an industry competitive salary structure and a friendly, stable work environment. FY2025 Travis County Benefit Guide
In this valuable you will find benefit summaries, eligibility requirements, costs, contact numbers and addresses as well as other general information on the benefits available to Travis County Employees and Retirees.
Credit Union Employees may join the Travis County Credit Union which offers low-interest loans, savings plans through payroll deduction, safe deposit boxes and other benefits.
Deferred Compensation Employees may enroll in a tax- free sheltered investment plan through payroll deduction.
Direct Deposit Employees may sign up for direct bank deposit.
Employee Assistance Program Travis County provides a confidential counseling and referral service free of charge to county employees and their family.
Employee Organizations Membership in the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees Union is available through payroll deduction.
Employee Health & Wellness Clinic Employees may access the clinic for a variety of wellness program and health care services with no co-pay, no deductible and no co-insurance costs.
Holidays An average of eleven paid holidays are designated by the Travis County Commissioners Court at the beginning of each fiscal year.
Insurance Employees may select from four plans: an Exclusive Physician Organization (EPO), Choice Plus Preferred Physician Organization (PPO), Consumer Choice or a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account (HSA). All four options include a Pharmacy Plan. Travis County's current policy is to pay 100% of the employee's health insurance premium for the Consumer Choice and HDHP. Employees will pay a premium for both the EPO and PPO. Other insurance benefits include $50,000 Basic Life and AD&D paid by the County.
The following benefits are employee paid:
Dental Vision Supplemental Life, AD&D Dependent Life Short Term Disability Long Term Disability Long Term Care
New employees are covered on the first day of the month following 28 calendar days of employment.
Longevity Longevity pay is paid for each year completed after three years of continuous service. Peace Officers in a law enforcement activity, whose job requires state peace officer certification, receive pay after one year of certification.
On the regular payday on or after the employee's fourth and subsequent adjusted service dates, he or she receives a single payment for the previous year.
Parking A limited number of assigned parking spaces are available to employees in the Courthouse Complex.
Personal Holidays Regular, full-time employees are eligible for up to three paid personal holidays each calendar year. Part-time employees shall be granted personal holidays on a prorated basis. New employees earn personal holidays for the calendar year in which he/she begins employment, based on the month in which employment begins:
January - March
3 personal holidays April - June
2 personal holidays
July - September
1 personal holiday October - December
None
New employees are eligible to take personal holidays after 90 days of employment. Retirement Travis County is a member of the Texas County & District Retirement System with mandatory participation by certain classes of employees. Seven percent (7%) of the gross salary is deducted each pay period. An employee is fully vested after eight years of service. Benefits are prorated for part-time employees.
Sick Leave Regular employees earn sick leave at a rate of eight hours per month with unlimited accrual during employment. Part-time employees earn sick leave on a pro-rated basis.
Parental Leave Each Full-time Paid Parental Leave Eligible (PPL) Employee is entitled to a total of 320 hours of Paid Parental Leave in a 12 month period. Paid Parental Leave for Part-time PPL Eligible Employees is prorated based on the number of hours that they are regularly scheduled to work.
Tuition Refund Certain classes of full-time employees may receive reimbursement for fees associated with pre-approved, job related course work completed satisfactorily.
Vacation Based on years of county service, regular, full-time employees earn vacation time at the following rates:
0 to 5 years
4.0 hours per pay period
6 to 10 years
4.5 hours per pay period
11 to 15 years
5.0 hours per pay period
16 to 20 years
5.5 hours per pay period
21 plus years
6.0 hours per pay period
Part-time employees earn vacation leave on a pro-rated basis. Workers' Compensation The county provides all employees workers' compensation coverage with benefits in accordance with state statute, if the employee sustains an injury out of, or in the course of work. 01
Do you have a High School diploma or G.E.D. AND four (4) years of increasingly responsible building operations experience, including minor preventive maintenance and repairs to equipment, buildings and facilities? 02
Please describe your experience in this area. 03
Do you have a valid Texas Driver's License?
Yes No
04
Are you currently a Travis County Employee?
Yes No
05
Are you related to a Travis County Employee?
Yes No
06
If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please provide name, department and relationship to you. 07
Do you understand that this job classification may require you to work a flexible schedule M-F including AM, PM and Overnight shifts to meet the needs of Travis County?
Yes No
Required Question
$22.50 - $24.23 Hourly Location :
Austin, TX Job Type:
Full Time Job Number:
25-09938 Department:
Facilities Management - 1 Opening Date:
05/02/2025 Closing Date:
10/31/2025 11:59 PM Central
Job Summary Functions as lead worker supervising and assisting in preparation and cleanup of buildings and grounds for upcoming events. Performs minor repairs on facilities, equipment and furnishings, and completes operational checks on equipment and systems. Responds to urgent needs of client during assigned events. Distinguishing Characteristics:
This is the first in a series of two building operations-related job classifications within the General/Road Maintenance job family. This classification functions as a lead worker overseeing and assisting in the preparation and cleanup for events and performing minor preventative maintenance work. This classification may require a flexible work schedule in order to meet the needs of the department.
Duties and Responsibilities
Assists in supervising the preparation and cleanup of buildings and grounds for upcoming events. Serves as lead worker in performance of building operations functions. Attends events to coordinate repairs and assist with the facilitation of operations and respond to emergencies and urgent needs. Ensures assigned aspects of events are implemented and controlled according to plans. Performs operational checks on equipment and systems. Operates light and heavy equipment to prepare facilities and grounds for events. Performs minor repairs on facilities, equipment and furnishings. Monitors expenditures on supplies and controls inventory of assigned equipment and tools. Monitors and verifies operational status of emergency systems (power, fire alarms, and lighting). Performs required flow testing of fire hydrant systems. Completes structural pesticide applications, as required. Applies appropriate herbicides to grounds. Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Minimum Requirements
Education and Experience: High School diploma or G.E.D. AND four (4) years of increasingly responsible building operations experience, including minor preventive maintenance and repairs to equipment, buildings and facilities;
OR,
Any combination of education and experience that has been achieved and is equivalent to the stated education and experience and required knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this job.
Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements: Valid Texas Driver's License.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
Principles and practice of leading staff. Standard practices, methods and skills in use and maintenance of facilities. Custodial cleaning standards and practices. Equipment and tools used in maintenance and repair functions. Pesticides, herbicides and similar grounds maintenance chemicals. Federal, State, Local and County applicable laws, rules, regulations and guidelines. Policies, practices, procedures and methods of assigned function. Applicable safety practices and regulations. Skill in:
Leading and advising others. Troubleshooting, and performing minor maintenance and repair needs. Conferring with clients and ensuring facilities meet those needs. Operating light and heavy equipment. Both verbal and written communication. Ability to:
Lead and train staff. Manage time well and meet timelines. Evaluate client emergent needs and fulfill those needs. Communicate effectively. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with County employees and officials, representatives of outside agencies, and the general public.
Work Environment & Other Information
Physical requirements include the ability to lift/carry up to 75 pounds, visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity. Subject to standing, walking, sitting, repetitive motion, reaching, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, pushing, pulling, balancing, client/customer contact, squatting to perform the essential functions. Subject to extreme temperatures, outside elements, noise, vibration, contact with dust, fumes and hazardous chemicals, foul odors, animal and human fecal matter, insects and rodents.
Travis County employees play an important role in business continuity. As such, employees can be assigned to business continuity efforts outside of normal job functions. Work Hours: This job classification may require you to work a flexible schedule, M-F, AM, PM, and Overnight shifts to meet the needs of Travis County.
May work some holidays, some nights, some weekends. Location: Travis County Exposition Center 7311 Decker Lane Austin, TX 78724 Department: Facilities Management - 1 Criminal background check, driving, education, and employment verification are required.
This job description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position. Benefits Employment at Travis County comes with a full array of benefits. We offer comprehensive health insurance, a no-cost, on-site Health and Wellness clinic, longevity pay, paid vacations, sick time and personal holidays, not to mention an industry competitive salary structure and a friendly, stable work environment. FY2025 Travis County Benefit Guide
In this valuable you will find benefit summaries, eligibility requirements, costs, contact numbers and addresses as well as other general information on the benefits available to Travis County Employees and Retirees.
Credit Union Employees may join the Travis County Credit Union which offers low-interest loans, savings plans through payroll deduction, safe deposit boxes and other benefits.
Deferred Compensation Employees may enroll in a tax- free sheltered investment plan through payroll deduction.
Direct Deposit Employees may sign up for direct bank deposit.
Employee Assistance Program Travis County provides a confidential counseling and referral service free of charge to county employees and their family.
Employee Organizations Membership in the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees Union is available through payroll deduction.
Employee Health & Wellness Clinic Employees may access the clinic for a variety of wellness program and health care services with no co-pay, no deductible and no co-insurance costs.
Holidays An average of eleven paid holidays are designated by the Travis County Commissioners Court at the beginning of each fiscal year.
Insurance Employees may select from four plans: an Exclusive Physician Organization (EPO), Choice Plus Preferred Physician Organization (PPO), Consumer Choice or a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account (HSA). All four options include a Pharmacy Plan. Travis County's current policy is to pay 100% of the employee's health insurance premium for the Consumer Choice and HDHP. Employees will pay a premium for both the EPO and PPO. Other insurance benefits include $50,000 Basic Life and AD&D paid by the County.
The following benefits are employee paid:
Dental Vision Supplemental Life, AD&D Dependent Life Short Term Disability Long Term Disability Long Term Care
New employees are covered on the first day of the month following 28 calendar days of employment.
Longevity Longevity pay is paid for each year completed after three years of continuous service. Peace Officers in a law enforcement activity, whose job requires state peace officer certification, receive pay after one year of certification.
On the regular payday on or after the employee's fourth and subsequent adjusted service dates, he or she receives a single payment for the previous year.
Parking A limited number of assigned parking spaces are available to employees in the Courthouse Complex.
Personal Holidays Regular, full-time employees are eligible for up to three paid personal holidays each calendar year. Part-time employees shall be granted personal holidays on a prorated basis. New employees earn personal holidays for the calendar year in which he/she begins employment, based on the month in which employment begins:
January - March
3 personal holidays April - June
2 personal holidays
July - September
1 personal holiday October - December
None
New employees are eligible to take personal holidays after 90 days of employment. Retirement Travis County is a member of the Texas County & District Retirement System with mandatory participation by certain classes of employees. Seven percent (7%) of the gross salary is deducted each pay period. An employee is fully vested after eight years of service. Benefits are prorated for part-time employees.
Sick Leave Regular employees earn sick leave at a rate of eight hours per month with unlimited accrual during employment. Part-time employees earn sick leave on a pro-rated basis.
Parental Leave Each Full-time Paid Parental Leave Eligible (PPL) Employee is entitled to a total of 320 hours of Paid Parental Leave in a 12 month period. Paid Parental Leave for Part-time PPL Eligible Employees is prorated based on the number of hours that they are regularly scheduled to work.
Tuition Refund Certain classes of full-time employees may receive reimbursement for fees associated with pre-approved, job related course work completed satisfactorily.
Vacation Based on years of county service, regular, full-time employees earn vacation time at the following rates:
0 to 5 years
4.0 hours per pay period
6 to 10 years
4.5 hours per pay period
11 to 15 years
5.0 hours per pay period
16 to 20 years
5.5 hours per pay period
21 plus years
6.0 hours per pay period
Part-time employees earn vacation leave on a pro-rated basis. Workers' Compensation The county provides all employees workers' compensation coverage with benefits in accordance with state statute, if the employee sustains an injury out of, or in the course of work. 01
Do you have a High School diploma or G.E.D. AND four (4) years of increasingly responsible building operations experience, including minor preventive maintenance and repairs to equipment, buildings and facilities? 02
Please describe your experience in this area. 03
Do you have a valid Texas Driver's License?
Yes No
04
Are you currently a Travis County Employee?
Yes No
05
Are you related to a Travis County Employee?
Yes No
06
If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please provide name, department and relationship to you. 07
Do you understand that this job classification may require you to work a flexible schedule M-F including AM, PM and Overnight shifts to meet the needs of Travis County?
Yes No
Required Question