512 - Maintenance Worker I

City of Brownsville (TX) • Brownsville, TX

84d • $13

About The Position

The Maintenance Worker I is responsible for performing general inside and outside building and grounds maintenance activities to include but is not limited to: clean, sweep, wax, paint, perform carpentry and building repair duties; mow, trim trees, dig ditches and trenches; clean and sweep parking lots and surrounding areas. Perform manual labor involved in park and trail maintenance.

Requirements

• High school graduation or GED, or sufficient education to read and write.
• Six months of work related experience preferred.
• Valid Texas Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Operates hand and power tools such as trimmers, vacuum sweepers, outdoor handheld power equipment and mowers.
• Maintains green areas by mowing, weeding, landscaping, and trimming vegetation.
• Maintains buildings and structures following direction from the supervisor and/or manager.
• Maintains facilities, tools, and equipment for preventative maintenance, proper function, and cleanliness.
• Maintains facilities, gutters, roofs, parks, and trails free of trash and debris.
• Daily inspects facilities, vehicles, equipment, and tools thoroughly; reporting mechanical defects and needed repairs to supervisor or on written reports.
• Reports hazardous, dangerous, or unsafe conditions immediately and completes necessary written reports.
• Successfully works well in groups and is a good team player.
• Performs other related tasks and work in emergency situations, as necessary.

Benefits

• Robust retirement plan through the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with a City to Employee Matching Ratio 2:1.
• Eligibility for retirement after 5 years of service at age 60 or 20 years of service at any age.
• Exceptional health benefits, including medical, dental, and life insurance plans for employees and their families.
• Vision coverage for employees enrolled in health insurance through MetLife.
• Access to care at Frontier Clinic at no cost when covered by the City's health plan.
• Voluntary pet insurance available.
• Access to deferred compensation plans through Equitable and supplemental insurance options from AFLAC and Colonial Life.
• Accrual of 10 sick days and 15 vacation days annually for full-time employees.
• Parental leave concurrent with FMLA for eligible employees.
• Longevity pay and 100% tuition assistance up to $5,000 annually.
• 14 holidays per year, plus two floating holidays.
• Flexible scheduling options starting in fiscal year 2025.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED