Building Maintenance Worker I

City of Maypearl; Texas; Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Lake Worth seeks a Maintenance Worker to perform upkeep and repairs of city buildings and equipment under the Public Works supervision.

Responsibilities include HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, janitorial duties, and assisting fleet maintenance. The role requires physical ability and a valid Texas driver's license.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and construction-related experience.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED; some construction-related experience preferred.
• Knowledge of backhoe, crack sealer, dump truck, front-end loader, jackhammer and hand tools.
• Valid Class C Texas driver license; CDL preferred.

Responsibilities

• Replacement of filters and belts on central heat and air equipment.
• Proper adjustments of doors and locking mechanisms.
• Replacement of plumbing fixtures and cleaning of drain.
• Replacement of worn or damaged electrical equipment.
• Service on refrigeration units (excluding Freon handling).
• Miscellaneous building repairs such as painting and replacing floor and ceiling tiles.
• Janitorial duties such as cleaning, sweeping and mopping city facilities.
• Setup rooms for classes and meetings.
• Assist with fleet maintenance as needed.
• Assists in other department activities as needed.
• Respond to after-hours emergencies as needed.
• Work weekends, holidays and special events as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Backhoe knowledge

Crack sealer familiarity

Dump truck experience

Front-end loader experience

Jackhammer experience

Hand tools proficiency

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY

Performs work necessary for the maintenance and repair of all city buildings and equipment.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

This position receives direct supervision from the Public Works Superintendent (Streets). This position does not supervise any other positions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Replacement of filters and belts on central heat and air equipment
• Proper adjustments of doors and locking mechanisms
• Replacement of plumbing fixtures and cleaning of drain
• Replacement of worn or damaged electrical equipment
• Service on refrigeration units (excluding Freon handling)
• Miscellaneous building repairs such as painting and replacing floor and ceiling tiles
• Janitorial duties such as cleaning, sweeping and mopping city facilities
• Setup rooms for classes and meetings
• Assist with fleet maintenance as needed
• Assists in other department activities as needed
• Respond to after-hours emergencies as needed
• Work weekends, holidays and special events as needed
• Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High School diploma or GED; some construction-related experience is preferred; knowledge of backhoe, crack sealer, dump truck, front-end loader, jackhammer and various hand tools.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Valid Class C Texas driver license; CDL preferred.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES

• Must possess the visual acuity to operate a computer terminal and city vehicle
• Walk, stand, or sit, for prolonged periods of time
• Regularly push, pull, lift, and/or carry up 10 pounds
• Frequently lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds
• Occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 100 pounds or more
• Occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist
• Operate office equipment including use of a computer keyboard
• Speak and hear to exchange information in English
• Operate a vehicle to travel to various locations

The City of Lake Worth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the City of Lake Worth will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.