490 - Maintenance Worker I

City of Brownsville; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

The City Library in Brownsville, TX is seeking a part-time Maintenance Worker I to assist with grounds care at the Main Branch. The role covers sod laying, mowing, trimming, planting and related tasks under direct supervision.

Minimum education is a high school diploma or GED with no experience required. Valid Texas driver’s license is needed and physical effort is required for outdoor maintenance and equipment operation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required, with no prior experience necessary.
• Valid Texas Driver's License is required.
• Reasonable physical fitness to perform routine grounds maintenance and operate city equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine landscaping maintenance such as mowing, trimming, planting, digging, mulching and related tasks.
• Maintain cleanliness of City buildings and surrounding grounds at City Library Main Branch.
• Operate a variety of powered and hand tools and equipment to support maintenance work.
• Assist in landscape upkeep under supervision and follow established procedures.

Skills

Safety Acumen

Self-Leadership

Customer Service

Communication

Self-Awareness

Flexible

Critical Thinking

Trust

Responsible

Ethical

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Title: 490 - Maintenance Worker I PT

Organization: Library

Department: City Library

Location: City Library Main Branch

Rate of Pay: $14.50

Job Summary

The Maintenance Worker I will assist in the landscape or maintenance of City's grounds. The class will perform a variety of tasks, which include any combination of sod laying, mowing, trimming, planting, digging and related maintenance tasks. The class works according to set procedures under direct supervision.

Competencies

• Safety Acumen
• Self-Leadership
• Customer Service
• Communication
• Self-Awareness
• Flexible
• Critical Thinking
• Trust
• Responsible
• Ethical

Key Functions/Knowledge/Skills

• Basic maintenance skills
• Care of established grounds by mulching, weeding, grubbing and removing thatch, edging around flower beds, and other related maintenance tasks.
• Performs routine landscaping maintenance such as trimming trees, hedges, bushes and mowing lawns, sprinkler repairs, gather and remove litter.
• Plant seeds, bulbs, foliage, flowering plants, grass, ground covers, trees, and shrubs, and apply mulch for protection, using gardening tools.
• Maintaining cleanliness of City buildings and the surrounding ground.
• Operates a variety of powered and hand operated machinery and equipment to facilitate maintenance and repair of public facilities.
• Performs other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor or upper management.

Minimum Education & Experience

High school or GED (no experience), or sufficient education to read and write with no experience.

Special Certifications & Licenses

Valid Texas Driver's License.

Independence & Judgement

Minimal judgment; instructions, once established and defined, normally allow the job to be accomplished without direct and/or constant supervision; mostly routine work requiring that employee recognize obvious problems.

Initiative & Ingenuity

Low chance for error because work is routine/repetitive/simple/reviewed carefully; standard procedures: not demanded to come up with creative solutions; refers anything unusual to supervisor.

Supervisory & Responsibility

Does not supervise.

Financial Responsibility

Does not deal with money.

Level & Frequency of Outside Contact

Infrequent or non-difficult contacts with other people inside and/or outside department; straightforward information exchange, etc.

Physical Demands

Mostly moderate and fairly steady active physical exertion; may require brief periods of heavy muscular exertion, such as standing, lifting, moving, pulling, pushing, etc. Ability to exert up to 35-50 lbs. of force occasionally to move objects.

Responsibility for Equipment & Property

Responsible for assigned equipment/property used outside of office; use of a City vehicle.

Working Conditions

Frequent exposure to outdoor elements (several times per week).

Other Requirements

The City of Brownsville requires all employees to successfully pass a Drug & Alcohol and a physical examination and a Background Check.

ADA Requirements

The City of Brownsville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.

Benefits

This position does not offer benefits.

EEOC Statements

The City of Brownsville does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.