Maintenance Worker

City of New Braunfels, TX • New Braunfels, TX

26d • $18 - $22

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Maintenance Worker performs general labor and maintains City facility grounds, landscaping, infrastructure, and facility exteriors in accordance with safety regulations and procedures. The position is associated with the Westside Library. The work may include custodial services, and electrical, plumbing, and HVAC skills are preferred.

Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions. It involves extended periods of standing, walking, kneeling, and bending; exposure to hazardous equipment and low- to no-light conditions; sustained physical effort; and safely lifting, carrying, and moving items weighing up to 80 pounds. The employee may be required to work immediately before, during, or after an emergency or disaster. This position is designated safety and/or security sensitive.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• One year of general maintenance experience.
• Valid Texas Driver's License.
• Knowledge of basic tools and equipment used in grounds and landscape maintenance.
• Knowledge of City safety rules and regulations, occupational hazards, and safety precautions.
• Skill in safely and efficiently operating and maintaining tools and equipment according to standard operating and safety procedures.
• Effective communication skills for positive relationships with employees, patrons, and the general public.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and perform extended periods of standing, walking, kneeling, and bending, with sustained physical effort and exposure to hazardous equipment and low- to no-light conditions.
• Ability to safely lift, carry, and move items weighing up to 80 pounds.
• May be required to work immediately before, during, or after an emergency or disaster.

Nice To Haves

• Electrical, plumbing, and HVAC skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate specialized equipment and perform manual labor to maintain grounds and landscaping at assigned City facilities.
• Operate and maintain vehicles, tools, and equipment—including hand tools, commercial rotary and reel mowers, weed eaters, blowers, chain saws, pickup trucks, trailers, utility vehicles, and tractors—in accordance with safety regulations and procedures.
• Perform maintenance on the exteriors of City facilities, buildings, and sidewalks, and report problems requiring additional attention.
• Assist with planting, watering, mowing, weeding, trimming, and renovation of turf and landscaping.
• Recognize, avoid, and report unsafe acts, conditions, accidents, and injuries.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.
• Perform custodial services.

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 2:1 match on retirement contribution.
• 16 hours of paid volunteer time off per year.
• Vacation accrual starting at date of hire, up to 120 hours annually in the first year.
• Longevity pay after one full year of employment.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Bilingual pay offered.
• Professional and personal development training available.

What This Job Offers

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