490 - Maintenance Worker I
City of Brownsville•Brownsville, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
The Maintenance Worker I will assist in the landscape or maintenance of City’s grounds. The class will perform a variety of tasks, which include any combination of sod laying, mowing, trimming, planting, digging and related maintenance tasks. The class works according to set procedures under direct supervision.
Requirements
- High school or GED (no experience), or sufficient education to read and write with no experience.
- Valid Texas Driver’s License.
- Ability to exert up to 35-50 lbs. of force occasionally to move objects.
- Responsible for assigned equipment/property used outside of office; use of a City vehicle.
- Must successfully pass a Drug & Alcohol and a physical examination and a Background Check.
Nice To Haves
- Competencies: Safety Acumen, Self-Leadership, Customer Service, Communication, Self-Awareness, Flexible, Critical Thinking, Trust, Responsible, Ethical
Responsibilities
- Perform basic maintenance skills.
- Care for established grounds by mulching, weeding, grubbing and removing thatch, edging around flower beds, and other related maintenance tasks.
- Perform routine landscaping maintenance such as trimming trees, hedges, bushes and mowing lawns, sprinkler repairs, gather and remove litter.
- Plant seeds, bulbs, foliage, flowering plants, grass, ground covers, trees, and shrubs, and apply mulch for protection, using gardening tools.
- Maintain cleanliness of City buildings and the surrounding ground.
- Operate a variety of powered and hand operated machinery and equipment to facilitate maintenance and repair of public facilities.
- Perform other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor or upper management.
Benefits
- This position does not offer benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
