Full Time Senior Trades Technician 1

Salary: $22.67 - $35.66 HourlyLocation : Grand Prairie, TXJob Type: Full TimeJob Number: 2025-00420Department: General ServicesDivision: Facility ServicesOpening Date: 02/13/2026Closing Date: 4/4/2026 5:00 PM Central Job SummaryJoin our team as a Senior Trades Technician, where you'll lead a skilled crew in maintaining and repairing essential building systems-from HVAC and electrical to plumbing and security. You'll coordinate contractors, manage inventory, and ensure equipment and facilities run smoothly, all while playing a key role in emergency response and on-call rotations. This is your chance to make a real impact by keeping our operations running safely and efficiently. Apply today with The City of Grand Prairie!******Please note: This position is expected to become available on or after March 18, 2026.******Essential Job FunctionsThis information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The following examples do not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent.This position has responsibilities that require lifting up to 100 pounds on occasion.Leads and supervises the Maintenance Technical or General Maintenance crew in the daily work assignments, observing and monitoring work tasks, ensuring work is performed safely, evaluating work performance, assisting employees to correct deficiencies. assist the Foreman in assigning work duties and provides feedback to the Foreman.Assist the Foreman in ensuring safety at all work sites, directing and supervising work for quality assurance, training, instruction, and scheduling work for technicians and overseeing contractor performing small projects and maintenance on city facilities.Monitors project work by ensuring a safe working environment for crews; planning and requesting materials or estimates for projects, needed materials, services, and equipment. Ensuring project are completed in a timely manner; inspecting work; and provide problem solutions as needed.Assist the Foreman with administrative duties by assisting in the preparation of daily work orders; overseeing Contractors performing maintenance repairs and small projects for the city, assist in preparing various reports; processing overtime and leave requests; completing accident forms; and monitoring projects, equipment, and supply inventories.Assist in maintaining equipment by inspecting for damage, performing routine maintenance. Assist in establishing Preventative Maintenance (PM) schedules, and prioritization of work. Assist in maintaining updating and work order assets computer-based system. Monitors and interacts with the Building Controls System.Acting supervisor, the absence of the Foreman.All other duties as assigned by a supervisor/manager within your department/division.Regular and consistent attendance and punctuality for the assigned work hours is essential. Minimum QualificationsAny combination equivalent to experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may qualify. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities would be:Education: Training beyond high school. Could include some college hours, technical school, or correspondence course.Experience: 4-6 years of related experience. Ability to operate a computer and the associated programs. Experience with Building Management Systems.Licenses: Valid Driver's License required.The City offers a full range of benefits for full time employees, including, but not limited to the plans as defined in the Benefits Guide. 01 What is the highest level of Education obtained? Some high school, no diploma or GED High School Diploma/GED Some College, no degree Technical or Trade School (Did not complete) Technical or Trade School (Completed) Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Doctorate Degree 02 Do you have a valid drivers license? Yes No 03 How many years of experience do you have in HVAC and plumbing? No Experience Under 6 months 1 year under 2 years 2 years under 3 years 3 years under 4 years 4 years under 5 years 5 years under 6 years 6 years under 7 years 7 years under 8 years 8 years under 9 years 9 years under 10 years Over 10 years 04 How many years of experience do you have in electrical mechanical maintenance? No Experience 6 Months 1 year under 2 years 2 years under 3 years 3 years under 4 years 4 years under 5 years 5 years under 6 years 6 years under 7 years 7 years under 8 years 8 years under 9 years 9 years under 10 Over 10 years 05 How many years of experience do you have in carpentry? No Experience Under 6 months 1 year under 2 years 2 years under 3 years 3 years under 4 years 4 years under 5 years 5 years under 6 years 6 years under 7 years 7 years under 8 years 8 years under 9 years 9 years under 10 years Over 10 yers 06 How many years of experience do you have in Building Maintenance? No Experience 6 months 1 year under 2 years 2 years under 3 years 3 years under 4 years 4 years under 5 years 5 years under 6 years 6 years under 7 years 7 years under 8 years 8 years under 9 years 9 years under 10 Over 10 years 07 How many years of experience do you have in Building Management Systems? No Experience Under 6 years 1 year under 2 years 2 years under 3 years 3 years under 4 years 4 years under 5 years 5 years under 6 years 6 years under 7 years 7 years under 8 years 8 years under 9 years 9 years under 10 years Over 10 years Required Question

Created: 2026-04-02