Facilities Maintenance Worker (Port Arthur, TX)

City of Port Arthur; Port Arthur (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Port Arthur is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Worker for Port Arthur, TX. The role supports the Police Department by performing semi-skilled maintenance and related services across facilities and properties.

You will operate maintenance tools and equipment, perform carpentry, basic repairs, and safety tasks; a high school diploma or GED is required, plus a Texas driver’s license and ability to pass a background check.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of general maintenance tools and equipment.
• Ability to perform unskilled and semi-skilled tasks.
• Must possess a high school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Operate maintenance equipment such as trucks, mowers, air compressors, and drills.
• Perform repairs and maintenance on department facilities and properties.
• Ensure worksite safety by setting up barricades and safety devices.
• Travel between department facilities and external sites as needed.
• Plant, trim, or remove vegetation and debris as requested.
• Perform rough carpentry and minor repairs on equipment.
• Provide maintenance support and supervise as needed.
• Complete daily schedules and timekeeping accurately.
• Inspect properties for weeds and apply herbicides as appropriate.
• Assist in installing and repairing department equipment.

Skills

General maintenance knowledge

Safety practices

Manual labor endurance

Ability to follow directions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

General maintenance tools

Job description

Facilities Maintenance Worker (Port Arthur, TX)

SALARY: $18.67- $27.47 Hourly (DOE&Q) NON-EXEMPT

OPENING DATE:10/27/2026

CLOSING DATE:11/03/2026

DEFINITION

To perform semi-skilled labor in construction, maintenance, and related service activities in the Police Department for the City; and to provide staff support to an assigned function or crew.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives immediate supervision from upper-level staff.

EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Essential and other important duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Operate a variety of maintenance equipment including trucks, mowers, air compressors, sprayers, saws, drills, generators, and other similar equipment, machinery, and various handyman tools in maintaining and repairing Police Department facilities and properties.
• Participate in a variety of activities involving travel between various department facilities and properties and other related external business and government agencies, which may include collecting and delivering materials and supplies.
• Ensure safety of worksite; setup barricades and other safety devices.
• Plant, cut, or trim herbage as requested; including trimming trees and shrubs, planting flowers and trees, and removing and transporting a variety of debris and excess material.
• Perform minor repairs on equipment and report the need for major repairs.
• Utilize a variety of manual tools to complete assigned projects including shoveling various materials, hammering nails, building small wooden objects, and repairing equipment.
• Provide maintenance support to assist designated staff in the completion of their duties and responsibilities; provide functional direction as needed.
• Complete daily schedules and timesheets; report all daily work to appropriate staff member.
• Inspect department properties for noxious weeds, remove weeds, and apply appropriate herbicides.
• Assist in installing, maintaining, and repairing equipment specific to the department.
• Perform rough carpentry work.
• Assist in repairing and replacing roofs, floors, doors, windows, screens, and fences.
• Install and replace insulation, tile, and interior walls.
• May build, refinish, and repair furniture as requested.
• Paint, remodel, clean, and improve interiors and exteriors of department facilities.
• Assist in packing and unpacking supplies and equipment and stock shelves.
• Other: Perform related or other duties as assigned, including additional duties not listed above.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Uses and purposes of general maintenance tools and equipment.
• Basic operation of a variety of machinery, equipment, and tools to perform assignments.
• Safe work practices.

Ability to:

• Perform unskilled and semi-skilled tasks in a variety of maintenance activities.
• Perform heavy manual labor.
• Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for:
  • making observations
  • reading
  • operating assigned equipment
  • communicating with others
• Maintain mental capacity which allows the capability of:
  • interpreting work orders and directions
• Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include the following:
  • elevating and moving various equipment and materials
  • walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, or sitting for extended periods of time
  • performing heavy manual labor
  • operating assigned equipment, including a motor vehicle
• Effectively deal with personal danger which may include exposure to:
  • hazardous and toxic fumes, chemical, and materials
  • confined or high work places
  • considerably loud noises
  • hazards associated with working in and near traffic
• Learn city and departmental policies and procedures.
• Operate a motor vehicle.
• Maintain assigned equipment and associated parts.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others encountered in the course of work.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to adhere to applicable laws and confidentiality requirements specific to the Police Department environment.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience

Previous experience performing the listed duties is required.

Training

Must possess a high school diploma or GED.

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE

Required: Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Texas Driver’s License within thirty (30) days of appointment. Successful completion of a background investigation and polygraph.

(1)Facilities Maintenance Worker – Police, #26-103.

CITY OF PORT ARTHUR

Attn: Hiring Manager

P.O. Box 1089

Port Arthur, Texas 77641-1089

(EEO/AA/V/F/RC/H) The City of Port Arthur is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Department: Police Department

This is a non-management position

This is a full time position

Requisition Number: #26-103