640 - Maintenance Worker I

Brownsville; Brownsville (TX); On-site; Full time

Job summary

The City of Brownsville is seeking a Maintenance Worker I to perform essential maintenance tasks for streets and public areas. This role involves operating tools, landscaping, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED and a Texas driver's license. The position offers full-time benefits including medical insurance and retirement plans.

Benefits

Generous retirement plan

Medical, dental, and life insurance

10 sick days and 15 annual days

14 holidays and two floating holidays

Qualifications

• No experience required, but six months preferred.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance of streets, roadways, and green areas.
• Safely operate tools and equipment.
• Inspect and report mechanical defects.

Skills

Safety Acumen

Leadership

Customer Service

Communication

Self-Awareness

Critical Thinking

Education

High school or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Title: 640 - Maintenance Worker I

Organization: EPW: Sidewalk Construction Project

Department: Sidewalk Construction Project

Location: EPW

Rate of Pay:$13.00

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 participates in a generous retirement plan with retirement opportunities available at 5 years of service at age 60 or 20 years of service at any age. The City has an exceptional employee and family medical, dental and life insurance plan. Employees may also contribute to deferred compensation plans from Equitable and supplemental insurance plans from AFLAC and Colonial Life. Full time employees have the opportunity to accumulate 10 sick days and 15 annual days per year. Additionally, the City of Brownsville observes 14 holidays annually and two (2) floating holidays.

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.