Maintenance Worker Jobs

About The Position

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.