Facilities Coordinator

Harris County Texas

Houston, TX

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$25.14–$33.69 Per Hour
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Building Systems, Business Support, Compensation and Benefits, Computer Skills, Computer Systems, Data Analysis, Data Quality, Database Technology, Driver's License, Editing, Emergency Management, Employee Assistance Plan, Employee Benefits, Establish Priorities, Facilities Management, Flexible Spending Accounts, Furniture, Government, Grant Administration/Management, Groundskeeping, Health Plan, Healthcare, High School Diploma, Human Resources, Insurance, Life Insurance, Logistics, Material Moving, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Needs Assessment, Nonprofit, Operations, Operations Management, Organizational Skills, Outsourcing, Performance Analysis, Physical Demands, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Printing, Process Improvement, Property Maintenance, Regulations, Spreadsheets, Status Reports, Systems Maintenance, Vehicle Fleets, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Houston, TX
POSTED
3 days ago

Facilities Coordinator

Salary

$25.14 - $33.69 Hourly

Location

Houston, TX

Job Type

Regular Full-time

Job Number

16890

Department

Housing & Community Development

Opening Date

06/30/2026

Closing Date

7/14/2026 6:17 PM Central

Max Number of Applicants

80

  • Description
  • Benefits
  • Questions

Position Description

About Harris County Housing and Community Development Department:

This office is focused on addressing the housing, infrastructure and public service needs of the low to moderate-income community in Harris County. This is accomplished through a process of securing and managing grants from the U.S. Office of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and partnerships with other government and non-profit agencies, resulting in a variety of programs, projects, and services.

Facilities Coordinator Overview:

The Facilities Coordinator position is an integral member of the Facilities & Administrative Services division. The coordinator will maintain HCD buildings and county cemetery. The coordinator is responsible for ensuring the efficient operation, safety and appearance of all facilities and grounds.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Conducts regular and daily inspections of facilities and fleet to identify maintenance needs, safety hazards, and areas for improvements. Responds to operations needs across multiple facilities, including the county cemetery, often working from a ticketing queue to resolve facilities related requests from staff or the supervisor.

  • Works and collaborates with other internal county departments to maintain and organize multiple HCD sites. If work is outsourced, monitors the performance of engaged vendors and contractors to ensure services are delivered as agreed.

  • Plans daily and periodic tasks to streamline workload and achieve objectives. Prioritizes tasks based on need, resources, time availability, and desired outcomes, working independently to deliver results, even when navigating undocumented new systems.

  • Conducts inspections, examinations, and processes improvements to proactively prevent issues and minimize operational disruption across facilities, logistics, fleet, and administrative functions.

  • Provides input and recommendations to management.

  • Supports HCD staff with the setup and dismantling of furniture, canopies, chairs, and tables for events, meetings, and daily operations, both on and off site. Supports HCDs business needs to ensure smooth and uninterrupted operations.

  • Supports Human Resources and other divisions with employee safety, security, and emergency management.

  • Accurately input and maintain activity logs in computer systems for tracking and review purposes.

  • Provides assistance with administrative tasks including mailing and logistics.

  • Other duties as assigned.

  • This Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position.

  • Management may, at its discretion, assign, or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx

If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net.

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 graduate or equivalent.

Experience:

  • At least one (1) year of experience in facilities operations, with demonstrated ability to recognize maintenance needs and a working knowledge of basic building systems and maintenance procedures.

Licensure:

  • Valid Drivers License (Texas upon hire)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Ability to stay organized, multi-task and prioritize when multiple requests come in.

  • Ability to effectively report status and issues to management.

  • Excellent written and verbal skills.

  • Basic computer skill (Word, Excel).

  • Ability to operate common machinery, equipment and power tools safely.

  • Interact courteously with internal and external customers.

  • Ability to perform heavy manual labor, including lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling objects up to 50-75 pounds regularly, and occasionally up to 100+ pounds with assistance.

  • Ability to work at a fast pace and independently.

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. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

Preferences

Preferred Experience:

  • Additional grounds-keeping experience

General Information

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

  • Full Time | Regular

  • Monday - Friday | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

  • Occasional off hours work is possible

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

  • Office and outdoor environment, including cemetery

  • Often work off-site in the field

  • Interoffice travel in county vehicles

  • Ability to perform heavy manual labor, including lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling objects up to 50-75 pounds regularly, and occasionally up to 100+ pounds with assistance.

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

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.

HARRIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Harris County offers a highly competitive benefits program, featuring a comprehensive group health plan and defined benefit retirement plan.

The following benefits are offered only to Harris County employees in regular (full-time) positions:

Health & Wellness Benefits

  • Medical Coverage
  • Dental Coverage
  • Vision Coverage
  • Wellness Plan
  • Life Insurance
  • Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
  • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off (PTO)

  • Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)
  • Eleven (11) County-observed holidays
  • One (1) floating holiday per year
  • Paid Parental Leave*
  • Sick Leave

Retirement Savings Benefit

  • 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions:

  • Professional learning & development opportunities
  • Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan)
  • Flexible work schedule*
  • METRO RideSponsor Program*
  • Participation may vary by County department. The employee benefits plans of Harris County are extended to all eligible participants across various departments with the exception of the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department, for which the cited Health & Wellness Benefits are administered through the State of Texas.

In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, group health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Harris County Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the Countys behalf as needed.

For plan details, visit the Harris County Benefits & Wellness website:

www.benefitsathctx.com

01

Do you have a high school diploma or a G.E.D. equivalency? Qualifying information must be documented in the Education section of your application.

  • Yes
  • No

02

Which of the following best describes your verifiable experience in facilities operations, with demonstrated ability to recognize maintenance needs and a working knowledge of basic building systems and maintenance procedures? (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your applications employment history)

  • Less than one (1) year
  • One (1) year but less than two (2) years
  • Two (2) years but less than three (3) years
  • Three (3) years or more
  • I do not have this experience

03

Please provide details about your verifiable experience in facilities operations, with demonstrated ability to recognize maintenance needs and a working knowledge of basic building systems and maintenance procedures. Do not use "Please see Resume" or "See Resume" (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your applications employment history) If you do not have this experience, please type "None" in the space provided.

04

Do you have grounds-keeping experience?

  • Yes
  • No

05

Which of the following describes your level of proficiency using a personal computer and common office software such as MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). Please select your level of proficiency based on the following descriptions: Advanced: A person with this level of skills is able to produce very large, complex formal documents that require a table of contents, footnotes, endnotes, bookmarks, and other special elements; a wide range of graphic effects, and use advanced techniques for analyzing and manipulating data. Has full mastery of Macro commands and skills to tie the objects together into a cohesive system by using Macros and Visual Basic for Applications code. Makes interactive presentations by using hyperlinks and action buttons. Intermediate: A person with this level of skills is able to customize toolbars, import and insert graphs, embed Excel data, and elaborate reports. Understands the concepts of databases and is able to work with charts and to use the list management capabilities of Excel. Able to use complex query techniques, create efficient forms and reports, and create Macros to automate these forms. Makes interactive presentations by using hyperlinks and action buttons. Basic: A person with this level of skills is able to use basic formatting, editing, printing functions, and understands the document page setup. Has the ability to enter and correct data, modify a workbook, format a worksheet, and use printing functions. Understands the different database concepts and structures and is familiar with data validation and is able to create a simple presentation in PowerPoint, run it, and print it. Entry Level: A person with this level of skills has the ability to open, create, save and modify documents in Word, send and receive email in Outlook and create spreadsheets in Excel. Format documents for printing, comfortable using the printer menu to preview documents. Has ability to change the font, the margins, insert or delete pages and use the built-in spellchecker and grammar check.

  • Advanced
  • Intermediate
  • Basic
  • Entry Level
  • Not proficient

06

This role requires a Valid Drivers License (Texas upon hire) Do you have a Valid Drivers License?

  • Yes, I have a Valid Texas Drivers License
  • Yes, I have a Valid Drivers License but understand I must obtain a Valid Texas Drivers License prior to start date
  • No, Im not interested

Required Question

Employer Harris County

Address 1111 Fannin St

Ste. 600

Houston, Texas, 77002

Phone 713-274-5445

Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harriscountytx

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