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Dallas County

Texas county government

Building Mechanic

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
$21.38 - $26.21
Junior
Dallas, TX, USA
In PersonMay be transferred to another department, shift, location, or facility as needed.
General Maintenance & RepairBuilding & Property Maintenance

About the job

Requirements
  • Graduation from an accredited high school or GED program.
  • One year of work-related experience, subject to the Facilities hiring/promotion matrix; one year of work-related experience may substitute for one year of formal training, or a combination of experience and training may be accepted.
  • Must have a valid Texas driver's license, maintain a good driving record, and remain in compliance with Article II, Subdivision II of Chapter 90 of the Dallas County Code.
  • Must pass a security clearance check.
  • Must be able to climb ladders, lift weights in excess of 50 pounds with assistance, and withstand prolonged sitting, standing, bending, squatting, twisting, kneeling, stretching, lifting, and climbing ladders.
  • Must be able to work in varying conditions, surroundings, and weather conditions.
  • Must be at least 21 years of age for applicable positions and pass all portions of the Juvenile Academy to continue employment, or meet all standards related to PREA and Ethics for specific positions.
Responsibilities
  • Maintain equipment, hardware, building systems, and perform general maintenance duties county-wide or at independent facilities.
  • Maintain building HVAC and building automation systems, including air conditioning, heating, plumbing, minor electrical systems, and lighting.
  • Assist plumbers, electricians, or other personnel.
  • Prepare and maintain logs and records of equipment operations, building automation systems, and system repairs.
  • Sample and test boilers and cooling towers and prepare reports.
  • Review pass-down reports of equipment and tools, and preventive maintenance checklists.
  • May act as a lead person on assignments.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Work rotating shifts and days as required; work schedules and locations may change.
  • In a 24-hour facility, work mandatory overtime or an additional full or partial shift as required.
  • As essential personnel, remain on duty or return to a work location or alternate site when notified by a supervisor.
  • Accept transfer to another department, shift, location, or facility based on departmental needs.

About the company

Dallas County is a county government serving residents and communities in Dallas County, Texas. The county administers courts, elections, public health, justice, records, infrastructure, human services, and other local government programs. It serves residents, businesses, visitors, partner agencies, and communities across Dallas County. Its operating model centers on elected offices and departments operating under public law, budgets, civil-service rules, and countywide administrative systems. Teams work across public health, justice, administration, technology, facilities, finance, records, and community services. Teams support coordinated daily delivery.

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