Entry-Level Maintenance & Grounds Technician

COUNTY OF HIDALGO; San Juan (PR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Hidalgo County is seeking an entry-level maintenance worker to perform a variety of duties across road, park, sanitation, and facilities management operations. The role involves light construction, equipment operation, and routine repairs under supervision.

Responsibilities include maintenance, cleaning, minor repairs, and assisting in the upkeep of county buildings and grounds. A high school diploma or GED is required, and a TX driver’s license is necessary; bilingual ability is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a high school or equivalent (GED).
• Experience in construction, maintenance, and repair work preferred.
• Must have a current valid Texas motor vehicle operator’s license.
• Must be able to be insured by the County’s insurance carrier.

Responsibilities

• Performs maintenance and construction duties including installing culverts.
• May operate chainsaw to clear brush from right of way.
• May drive County vehicle to haul materials to and from the worksite.
• Tamps, packs and levels dirt, gravel or asphalt.
• Uses hand tools to dig ditches or holes.
• Loads material, trash, brush, etc., onto truck; May sometime unload the same.
• May replace tires on County vehicles.
• Checks daily construction schedule to keep apprised of materials needed on the job.
• Regular attendance is a must.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintains parks, swimming pool grounds, BBQ pits and playground equipment.
• Cleans buildings and public restrooms, washes windows and empties trash cans.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Hidalgo County is seeking an entry-level maintenance worker to perform a variety of duties across road, park, sanitation, and facilities management operations. The role involves light construction, equipment operation, and routine repairs under supervision.

Responsibilities include maintenance, cleaning, minor repairs, and assisting in the upkeep of county buildings and grounds. A high school diploma or GED is required, and a TX driver’s license is necessary; bilingual ability is preferred.