Maintenance Worker

CITY OF GALVESTON•Parks Maintenance Facility, WA

47d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Galveston is seeking a Maintenance Worker to perform various maintenance and repair activities within the City’s parks and recreation center facilities, as well as public works infrastructure. This role involves a combination of groundskeeping, facility cleaning, minor repairs, and operational tasks. The position requires adherence to City policies and procedures, effective communication, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Employees may be required to work during emergencies to ensure public safety and service delivery.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.
One year of experience in parks facilities maintenance and repair operations (for parks role).
Two years of experience in public works maintenance and repair operations (for public works role).
Possession of a valid Texas Driver’s License.
May require possession of a Commercial Driver’s license.
Knowledge of City organization, operations, policies, and procedures.
Knowledge of parks building maintenance and repair operations.
Knowledge of basic landscaping methods and procedures.
Knowledge of basic irrigation system maintenance and repair methods and procedures.
Knowledge of traffic control methods and procedures.
Knowledge of business and personal computers, and spreadsheet software applications.
Knowledge of street maintenance and repair operations.
Knowledge of concrete installation and repair methods and procedures.
Knowledge of small engine and repair methods and techniques.
Skill in handling situations requiring diplomacy, fairness, firmness and sound judgment.
Skill in providing efficient customer service.
Skill in understanding and applying City policies and procedures.
Skill in operating various light motorized equipment and vehicles.
Skill in using various hand and power tools.
Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with all levels within the City.
Skill in communicating effectively verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

Performs grounds maintenance around parks, recreational fields, and buildings; mows grass; removes weeds; grooms fields.
Operates light motorized vehicles and equipment.
Cleans parks and recreational facilities.
Performs basic landscaping; maintains flowerbeds.
Performs traffic control as assigned.
Picks up trash and debris.
Mows grass; trims trees and shrubs; removes weeds.
Performs interior building cleaning; cleans floors and windows.
Performs minor maintenance on equipment.
May perform maintenance and repair of irrigation systems.
May perform painting projects.
Repairs water and sewer cuts.
Repairs curves, walkways, sidewalks, and driveways.
Repairs cave-ins.
Participates in concrete projects.
May provide work training to other employees.
Maintains and organizes various tools and equipment.
May perform small engine maintenance and repair activities.
Supports the relationship between the City of Galveston and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.
Employees may at any time be required to work in order to provide for the safety and well-being of the general public, including the delivery and restoration of vital services, in the event of an emergency.