610A - Maintenance Worker I

Brownsville; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental & life insurance

Vision coverage

Deferred compensation plans

Sick days (10) & vacation days (15)

Job summary

The Downtown Maintenance team in Brownsville is seeking a Maintenance Worker I to perform street, grounds, and facility upkeep under supervision. You will repair, paint, and maintain various structures, signs, and drainage, while ensuring safety and compliance with city and state rules.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, the ability to operate tools in all weather, and a Texas driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Maintains streets/roadways and right of way according to procedures.
• Performs routine landscaping duties (mowing, trimming, etc.).
• Follows safety rules, policies, and local/state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Operates tools and equipment in all weather and schedules.
• Maintains green areas and facilities in clean, neat condition.
• Repairs, paints, and maintains structures and signage as directed.
• Inspects equipment and reports defects daily.
• Communicates professionally with team and supervisor.
• Works in groups and supports team-oriented tasks.

Skills

Safety Acumen

Leadership

Customer Service

Communication

Self-Awareness

Flexible

Critical Thinking

Trust

Responsible

Ethical

Education

High school or GED

Job description

Title: 610A - Maintenance Worker I

Organization: Planning and Redevelopment

Department: Downtown Maintenance

Location: EPW

Rate of Pay: $14.50

Job Summary

The Maintenance Worker I is responsible for performing maintenance of streets and roadways, right of way, grounds, pump and valve stations, by repairing cleaning, painting and repairing cave‑ins drains and other related maintenance tasks. Performs routine landscaping maintenance such as trimming trees, hedges, bushes, and mowing lawns and other related tasks as necessary. The employee works according to set procedures under direct supervision and strictly adheres to all applicable state and local laws, regulations, safety rules, departmental policies, and procedures.

Competencies

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

Key Functions/Knowledge/Skills

• Safely operates tools and equipment in all types of weather, or conditions. The job may include morning, evening, weekend, holiday, split, or other work schedules.
• 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.

Minimum Education & Experience

High school or GED or sufficient education to read and write with no experience. Six months of work related experience preferred.

Special Certifications & Licenses

Valid Texas Driver’s License.

Independence & Judgement

Minimal judgement; 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, etc. 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.

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

The City of Brownsville offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support its employees' well-being and future. Employees participate in a 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.

The City provides exceptional health benefits, including medical, dental, and life insurance plans for employees and their families, along with vision coverage for employees enrolled in health insurance through MetLife. Employees and their dependents can also access care at Frontier Clinic at no cost when covered by the City's health plan. Additionally, pet insurance is available as a voluntary benefit.

Employees have access to deferred compensation plans through Equitable and supplemental insurance options from AFLAC and Colonial Life. Full-time employees accrue 10 sick days and 15 vacation days annually.

The City offers parental leave concurrent with FMLA for eligible employees, longevity pay, and 100% tuition assistance up to $5,000 annually. Furthermore, Brownsville observes 14 holidays per year, plus two floating holidays, giving employees a balanced and rewarding work-life experience.

Starting in fiscal year 2025, employees will have access to flexible scheduling options as part of our commitment to work-life balance.

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.