Maintenance Worker

City of New Braunfels • New Braunfels, TX

25d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Maintenance Worker performs general labor and maintenance of City facilities, landscaping, and infrastructure in accordance with safety regulations and procedures. The role maintains grounds and landscaping at City facilities and performs exterior maintenance on facilities, buildings, and sidewalks. The position is designated safety and/or security sensitive. Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions and may require work immediately before, during, or after an emergency or disaster.

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 stand, walk, kneel, and bend for extended periods.
• Ability to safely lift, carry, and move items weighing up to 80 pounds.
• Ability to work immediately before, during, or after an emergency or disaster, if required.

Nice To Haves

• Custodial services skills.
• Electrical skills.
• Plumbing skills.
• 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, chainsaws, pickup trucks, trailers, utility vehicles, tractors, and other grounds and landscape equipment, following safety procedures.
• Perform maintenance activities 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 and conditions, accidents, and injuries.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 2:1 match on retirement contributions.
• 16 hours of paid volunteer time off per year.
• Vacation accrual begins at hire, with 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