Building Maintenance Laborer

City of Maypearl; Texas City (TX); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Texas City is seeking an on-site maintenance worker to perform manual labor across streets, drainage, and building projects. You will operate and service tools, assist crew members, and support new construction and ongoing maintenance for city facilities and infrastructure.

The role emphasizes safe operation near traffic, performing carpentry, plumbing, drywall, painting, and general repairs. A valid Texas driver’s license and the ability to obtain the required endorsements are essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the proper care and maintenance of equipment and supplies issued for jobs.
• Skill in performing construction and demolition using jackhammer; dig trenches or pits; load/unload materials and equipment.
• Skill in use of materials and/or equipment in assigned area.
• Skill in effective communication, both orally and in writing.
• Skill in the use of computers, Microsoft Office applications, and other software required by the position.
• Skill in following instructions, written or verbal, to assist other employees with daily activities.
• Skill in use of hand saw, skill saw, chain saw, compaction and vibratory equipment, bolt cutter, pick, axe, air compressor, jack hammer, and various weight hammers using proper safety precautions.
• Skill in use of lawnmowers, line trimmers, machetes; trims trees, weeds, and brush in ditches or easements.
• Ability to read written or follow oral instructions, report orally to supervisor.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Cleans, washes, maintains and services tools and equipment.
• Participates in all phases of street, drainage and alley maintenance and construction.
• Performs general building maintenance, and minor carpentry repairs, moves and assembles furniture, performs plumbing repairs, and replaces fixtures; performs drywall repairs including tape and bedding, texturing, painting, and cleaning; assists with minor repairs and maintenance of electrical and HVAC systems, all types of concrete work.
• Assists with custodial duties as assigned.
• Works as required safely near highway traffic.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Equipment maintenance

Construction and demolition

Safety procedures

Written and spoken communication

Microsoft Office

Lawnmowers and trimmers

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

An individual in this position is responsible for and performs manual labor; uses tools and equipment required to maintain, repair, construct streets, drainage, and assists with various construction, building, and maintenance projects; assists other crew members with repairs and installations to include new construction and maintenance for the City of Texas City
buildings and equipment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Cleans, washes maintains and services tools and equipment.
• Participates in all phases of street, drainage and alley maintenance and construction.
• Performs general building maintenance, and minor carpentry repairs, moves andassembles furniture, performs plumbing repairs, and replaces fixtures; performs dry wall repairs including tape and bedding, texturing, painting, and cleaning; assists with minor repairs and maintenance of electrical and HVAC systems, all types of concrete work to include using a shovel, pick, and jackhammer.
• Assists with custodial duties as assigned.
• Works as required safely near highway traffic.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of the proper care and maintenance of equipment and supplies issued for jobs.
• Skill in performing construction and demolition using jackhammer: to dig trenches orpits: to load and unload materials and/or equipment at job site.
• Skill in use of materials and/or equipment in assigned area.
• Skill in effective communication, both orally and in writing.
• Skill in the use of computers, Microsoft Office applications, and other softwareapplications as required by the position.
• Skill in following instructions, written or verbal, to assist other employees with dailyactivities or assigned jobs.
• Skill in use of hand saw, skill saw, chain saw, compaction and vibratory equipment, bolt cutter, pick, axe, air compressor, jack hammer, and various weight hammers using proper safety precautions.
• Skill in use of lawnmowers, line trimmers, machetes; trims trees, weeds, and brush in ditches, or easements; walks through brush or entangled areas including roughterrain in drainage ditches and other areas.
• Skill in effective time management and resource utilization.
• Ability to read written or follow oral instructions, report orally to supervisor.
• Ability to handle after-hours calls out for emergency situations.
• Ability to load and unload materials and equipment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to recognize, to understand, to follow, and enforce safety procedures.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Ability to process information with accuracy.
• Ability to research, compile and summarize a variety of information and statisticaldata.
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of employees, management, and citizens.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The work is heavy and requires exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: hearing clearly when working around equipment and in traffic, able to sit or stand for extended period of time whileperforming maintenance, handling, standing, and walking.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protectiveequipment. Work involves considerable exposure to elements such as extremetemperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:

• High School diploma or equivalent;
• Possession of a valid, State of Texas driver’s license, Class “B” minimum with air brake endorsement or the ability to obtain within six months of employment and a driving record satisfactory to the City of Texas City and its insurers. Requirement
  exists at the time of hire and as a condition of continued employment.
• Uses good judgment to work safely and use equipment properly and supports the Safety Program.