424 - Maintenance Worker I

City of Brownsville • Brownsville, TX

2d • $15 • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Worker I is responsible for performing maintenance of streets and roadways, right of way, grounds, pump and valve stations, by repairing, cleaning, painting, and repairing cave-ins, drains, and other related maintenance tasks. Performs routine landscaping maintenance such as trimming trees, hedges, bushes, and mowing lawns and other related tasks as necessary. The employee works according to set procedures under direct supervision and strictly adheres to all applicable state and local laws, regulations, safety rules, departmental policies, and procedures.

Requirements

• Safely operates tools and equipment in all types of weather, or conditions.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License
• Ability to exert up to 35-50lbs. of force occasionally or a negligible amount of energy frequently to lift, push, pull or otherwise 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

• Six months of work related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains green areas by mowing, weeding, and/or trimming vegetation.
• Maintains facilities, tools, and equipment in a clean and neat appearance.
• Maintains buildings and structures following direction from the supervisor and/or manager. This might include, but is not limited to, drywall repair, painting, installation of fixtures, pavement hot and cold patches, streets signs and pavement markings. It also involves cleaning, washing, mopping, sweeping, vacuuming, re-stocking supplies, etc.
• Maintains streets and roadways free of trash, debris, and FOD (foreign object damage).
• Thoroughly inspects and performs daily equipment and tool inspections, reporting mechanical defects, needed repairs, and damage upon daily inspection.
• Complies with all State and local laws; Departmental policies, safety rules, and procedures.
• Reports hazardous and dangerous conditions in and around the facility, including incidents/accidents immediately.
• Communicates professionally and responsibly.
• Is able to work in groups, and is a good team player.
• Performs other related work as required.

Benefits

• Generous retirement plan with retirement opportunities available at 5 years of service at age 60 or 20 years of service at any age.
• Exceptional employee and family medical, dental and life insurance plan.
• Opportunity to contribute to deferred compensation plans from Equitable and supplemental insurance plans from AFLAC and Colonial Life.
• Full time employees have the opportunity to accumulate 10 sick days and 15 annual days per year.
• Observes 14 holidays annually and two (2) floating holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED