Building Maintenance Assistant

City of Edinburg; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

PTO

Life & ADD insurance

Retirement plan with 7% employee and 2

100% medical coverage

100% dental coverage

Workers compensation

FMLA

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Healthy lifestyle program

Access to Active Edinburg fitness

Job summary

The City of Edinburg is seeking a Building Maintenance Assistant to help uphold the safety and upkeep of city facilities in Edinburg, TX. You will perform routine maintenance, assist with custodial duties, and support special events as needed.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, basic maintenance skills, and bilingual English/Spanish abilities. A valid Texas driver’s license is preferred and a team-oriented mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent required.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Experience in building maintenance or related trades is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and custodial tasks to maintain city buildings.
• Conduct light repairs and report safety hazards or damages.
• Secure buildings after hours and assist with event setup/breakdown.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High school diploma, GED or equivalency

Education preference: community college/certificates

Educational substitute: related experience/training

Job description

BUILDING MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT

City of Edinburg in Edinburg, TX is actively seeking a dedicated Building Maintenance Assistant to oversee the assigned activities toward maintaining assigned City buildings by using appropriate tools and material for building maintenance. Are you seeking engaging work? Do you wish to advance your career as a Building Maintenance Assistant? Does working for a rapidly growing city sound appealing to you? If so, please continue reading!

This Building Maintenance Assistant position earns competitive pay of $ 15.00/hr. We provide great benefits and perks, including paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), life & ADD insurance, a retirement plan with a 7% employee contribution and a city match of 2 to 1, 100%-paid medical and 100%-paid dental with optional dependent coverage, workers compensation, and Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Additionally, we offer our employees an employee assistance program (EAP), a healthy lifestyle program, and access to Active Edinburg fitness centers. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you,

ABOUT CITY OF EDINBURG

Edinburg is the fastest growing city in the Rio Grande Valley, with a 23% growth rate since 2010, and is among the top five fastest-growing cities in the state. It has been recognized as an all-American city three times by the National Civic League, placing it among a handful of outstanding communities in the nation. Our wonderful city has exceptional entertainment, arts & culture, recreation, and education, which makes it a great place to work.

Our employees share our dedication to the city, which is why we like to show them our appreciation for their commitment. We do this by providing competitive compensation, exceptional PTO opportunities, and other great benefits to help them lead healthy, productive lives. We care about people, and that includes both our residents and employees!

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A BUILDING MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT

As a Building Maintenance Assistant, you spend your day maintaining repairs and general maintenance of city buildings, follow work schedule as assigned, including and related custodial chores as needed. Perform light maintenance and repairs using ladders and changing light bulbs, and report any safety hazards and damages in City buildings. Your job is essential to the city, and you assist by securing buildings after working hours or as required, and assist in setting up for and breaking down decorations and equipment for special events. You are constantly on your toes and ready for any new and unexpected challenges that may arise in the city. This can include repairing wood surfaces, paint structures or areas, remove and replace defective electrical switches and other fixtures. When you aren't assisting with custodial work you assist on projects in compliance with all City, State, and safety codes.

You enjoy being helpful and have no problem providing assistance and support to other divisions within the department as needed. The city needs someone like you with skills in customer service, custodial materials, and you find genuine enjoyment in what you do!

QUALIFICATIONS FOR A BUILDING MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT

• Required Education: High school diploma, G.E.D. or equivalency
  • Education Preference: Community college, vocational business, technical, or correspondence school certificates are likely sources
  • Educational Substitute: Related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Required Work Experience: No experience required
  • Experience Preference: One (1) year of general carpentry, plumbing, repairs, and job training experience is preferred
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
• Must have a current and valid class "C" driver's license from the Texas Department of Public Safety

Are you someone who prefers hands-on work? Do you have excellent oral and written communication skills? Are you attentive to detail? Do you enjoy working as part of a team? Is dependability one of your strengths? If yes, you might just be perfect for this Building Maintenance Assistant job!

READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

If you feel that you have the right skills to succeed as our Custodian, using our mobile-friendly application.

Location: 78541

Applicants will be subject to a complete background investigation. Incomplete, inaccurate and/or failure to report information will cause the applicant rejection from consideration.

Applicants must also take and pass a pre-employment drug test administered by the City of Edinburg at the City's expense.