Maintenance Worker Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school or GED or sufficient education to read and write with no experience.
• 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.
• The City of Brownsville requires all employees to successfully pass a Drug & Alcohol and a physical examination and a Background Check.

Nice To Haves

• Six months of work related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely operates tools and equipment in all types of weather, or conditions.
• 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, moping, 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.
• Operates had and power tools such as trimmers, vacuum sweepers, outdoor hand held power equipment and mowers.
• Performs other related work as required.

Benefits

• Robust retirement plan through the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) City to Employee Matching Ratio 2:1, with eligibility for retirement after 5 years of service at age 60 or 20 years of service at any age.
• Medical, dental, and life insurance plans for employees and their families.
• Vision coverage for employees enrolled in health insurance through MetLife.
• Access to care at Frontier Clinic at no cost when covered by the City's health plan.
• Pet insurance is available as a voluntary benefit.
• Deferred compensation plans through Equitable.
• Supplemental insurance options from AFLAC and Colonial Life.
• Full-time employees accrue 10 sick days and 15 vacation days annually.
• Parental leave concurrent with FMLA for eligible employees.
• Longevity pay.
• 100% tuition assistance up to $5,000 annually.
• 14 holidays per year, plus two floating holidays.
• Flexible scheduling options starting in fiscal year 2025.