Quality Assurance Technician / Service Writer

About the Office of Commissioner Rodney Ellis

There are four precincts in Harris County. The four elected commissioners, along with an elected county judge, serve as members of Harris County Commissioners Court, the administrative head of the county’s government. Commissioner Rodney Ellis represents the constituents of Precinct One.

With approximately 1.17 million residents, Harris County Precinct One is a diverse, urban precinct that covers 363 square miles. Precinct One’s multi-racial, multi-ethnic population is roughly 33 percent African American, 38 percent Latino, 21 percent Anglo, 6 percent Asian and 2 percent other or multiple races. Precinct One stretches south to Brazoria County and reaches into eastern and northern sections of Harris County. The Precinct’s territory includes a large section of Downtown Houston, including the Downtown Harris County Courthouse Complex, Toyota Center, Minute Maid Park and the BBVA Compass Stadium. Other notable landmarks include the 263-acre NRG Park Complex and the renowned Texas Medical Center. The Precinct is also the higher educational home to Houston Community College, Rice University, Texas Southern University, the University of Houston and the University of St. Thomas. Precinct One manages more than 21 parks, 10 community centers, numerous hike-and-bike trails, three maintenance service centers and several area offices, all of which provide an array of services to Precinct One residents.

The Mission of the Office of Commissioner Rodney Ellis

Commissioner Rodney Ellis’ Office, is committed to becoming a national model for delivering responsive public service that utilizes inclusive, innovative, and collaborative approaches to improve the quality of life, advance equality of opportunity, and promote the fair treatment of all people in Harris County. Key areas of focus for our organization include, but are not limited to :

Advancing more effective, fair and equitable criminal justice system.

Furthering economic justice, equity, and opportunity for all Harris County residents, especially those often and historically left behind by government programs.

Ensuring equitable outcomes in health and access to quality, affordable healthcare

Fighting for environmental and climate justice that keeps all communities safe and healthy.

Equitably investing in developing and maintaining resilient infrastructure and transportation for the 21st century

Building and defending voting rights and a democracy that ensures equitable representation.

Progressing equity and social and racial justice as common threads through all areas of public policy and public service.

What you will do at Precinct One

Ensuring vehicles and equipment meet the established quality standards before they are released. They examine equipment and vehicles for defects or malfunctions, identify problems, and recommend improvements and / or solutions

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Conduct quality control checks on vehicles and equipment to ensure compliance with established quality standards.

Inspect vehicles and equipment for defects, such as missing decals, frame damage, and other flaws. Communicate all findings to the Fleet Coordinator

Identify problems and recommend solutions to improve quality, reliability, and safety

Collaborate with other departments and fleet management to ensure that vehicles and equipment meets quality standards

Stay up-to-date with quality standards to ensure continuous improvement of customer service.

Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education :

High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited college or university

Experience :

Three (3) years of experience and / or training in automotive or mechanical maintenance, including any equivalent combination of education, training, or experience

License :

State of Texas Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Strong verbal and written communication skills, Ability to maintain a safe work environment.

What You Get in Return

You will be surrounded by coworkers who bring their best daily. Passionate people who want to make a difference in the communities Precinct One serves and Harris County as a whole. Harris County employees receive a competitive salary plus medical, dental and vision insurance at no cost to the employee after the first two months of full-time continued employment. Vacation, sick time and floating holidays allow our employees to recharge and balance work and personal time. Mandatory participation in our retirement program allows employees to save for retirement.

How to apply

If this job sounds interesting, you meet the required qualifications and you can see yourself working for Precinct One, we invite you to apply.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net.

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