Between $14.00 and

$23.00

Per Hour DOE (Depends on Experience)

Position range in Cameron County $14.62 - $23.54 Per hour Maintenance Mechanic

BROWNSVILLE HOUSING AUTHORITY

Occupation:

Maintenance Workers, Machinery

Location:

BROWNSVILLE, TX - 78521

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment

Posted:

09/18/2026

Positions available: 2

Source:

WorkInTexas

Web Site:

WorkInTexas

Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Updated:

09/23/2026

Expires:

10/18/2026

Job #: 17070830

Job Requirements and Properties

Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite

Full Time Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience

60 Month(s) CDL

Required Schedule

Full Time Job Type

Regular Duration

Permanent Employment Benefits Help for .

Title:

Maintenance MechanicReports To:

Property Manager Position Summary:

Responsible for maintenance of buildings, facilities, grounds and light equipment. Performscarpentry, electrical, plumbing and general repairs on buildings, fixtures, mechanical/HVACequipment or machinery. Prepares vacant units for new residents. Follows HACBMaintenance Plan and established procedures.

Responsibilities:

Employee may perform some or all of the following duties:

Makes general repairs to the interior/exterior of buildings and facilities and maintains

furniture and equipment employing a high degree of skill in the plumbing, carpentry,

electrical, mechanical/HVAC and related trade fields

Repairs, replaces and services heating units, and all type of air conditioning systems.

Makes repairs and adjustments to various appliances and equipment (e.g.,refrigerators, gas and electric stoves, furnaces, electric motors, smoke detectors, heatpumps, power tools and test equipment) and replaces appliances and equipmentwhen necessary.

Starts, operates and checks for safety and maintenance on a wide variety of small engines, hand tools, pumps, chain saws, etc.

Services and performs minor repairs to authority's vehicles and tools.

Education and Experience:

High School graduate, or GED, or possess a vocational technical certification beyond high school or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience.

Five (5) years' experience or training in building construction or maintenance, or in the repair or maintenance of mechanical equipment. Knowledge and Skills Good knowledge of techniques, methods, materials, and equipment used in plumbing, carpentry, and electrical repairs; and in the repair of household appliances, Skilled knowledge of HVAC systems.

Good degree of skill in one or more trade crafts and working knowledge of all maintenance crafts.

Good math skills and knowledge of basic computer and electronic devices.

Skill in the use of various hand and power tools and test equipment.

Position Description:

Maintenance Mechanic A 3

Ability to read and understand in the English language, repair manuals, and instructions/warning on cleaning agents; write service requests, maintenance reports, and inspection reports.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other Authority employees and residents. 8. Ability to communicate in English and Spanish is strongly preferred.

Other Requirements

Must possess a State of Texas driver's license Eligible for coverage under fleet auto insurance.

Must regularly participate in continuous improvement and education. Must be available for occasional overnight travel for training.

Must pass pre-employment drug screening and background check.

Must work with the highest degree of confidentiality. May be on stand-by duty for emergency calls after normal duty hours and weekends.

Guidelines followed by the Maintenance Mechanic include published laws, regulations, handbooks, codes, and ordinances. Materials used vary with the project and the entities involved, and independent research is necessary depending on the activity and/or project requirements. Complexity The Maintenance Mechanic performs a wide variety of non-routine tasks, which are not always clearly related. The employee must identify the work that needs to be done, determine how to accomplish it, and coordinate, integrate, and prioritize a variety of tasks

Position Description:

Maintenance Mechanic A 4 or assignments.

The employee must make regular decisions involving usual and unusual circumstances, conflicting data, conflicting and competing demands, or other non-routine occurrences. The employee must coordinate costs, timing, funding availability, contracting requirements, and working relationships of fund providers in the development process. Decisions and issues facing the employee involve multiple organizational units. Difficulty may be experienced in convincing staff, peers, and other individuals to concur with decisions made regarding day-to-day priorities, operational objectives, and goals. Physical Requirements

The employee must be able to operate hand tools, power tools and equipment. Normal physical activity can be tedious and may involve prolonged standing, walking, reaching, bending, crouching, stooping, and lying prone. The employee must use arm strength to manipulate hand tools such as saws, sanders and jointers. The employee must occasionally push, pull, and/or lift objects up to and over 25 pounds. Work requires spatial perception, finger and manual dexterity. Work Environment

The employee works indoors and outdoors and is exposed to weather extremes. The employee may occasionally be subjected to electrical shock hazards, dangerous heights, dangerous chemicals (e.g., cleaning solutions, solvents, insecticides), and skin irritants. The employee may be required to use goggles, gloves, masks, lumbar support belts, safety boots, and other safety equipment.