Field Maintenance Worker - C

Bexar County PA; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Retirement benefits

Family benefit eligibility

Job summary

Bexar County is seeking a Maintenance Worker to support park maintenance and road projects. You will perform manual labor, assist crews with road construction, patch roads and concrete, and help with cleaning and building upkeep.

This role requires a high school diploma or GED with at least 1 year in grounds maintenance, safety awareness, and the ability to operate tools. You may be assigned to various county facilities and must be on call as needed.

Qualifications

• Graduation from High School or GED and 1 year of experience in lawns, grounds and maintenance
• or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Knowledge of gardening, trimming and cutting equipment
• Knowledge of basic equipment and repairs
• Knowledge of safety standards and practices
• Skill in operating hand and power tools
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to work in any park as assigned
• Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with coworkers and the public
• Must possess a valid Texas driver’s license
• Must pass background check and pre-employment physical and drug screen
• Willingness to attend training and work extra hours when required

Responsibilities

• Performs manual labor at construction sites
• Assists maintenance crew in road construction
• Patches roads and concrete
• Flagging to direct traffic for public safety
• Picks up and disposes of trash, brush and dead animals
• Cleans park facilities and restrooms
• Maintains lawn and gardening equipment
• Paints park structures and recreational equipment
• Repairs minor plumbing, electrical and carpentry tasks
• May supervise community restitution workers
• Repairs or replaces worn park equipment
• May be assigned to various county facilities
• On-call 24/7/365 and may require extended hours

Skills

Lawn care

Equipment operation

Safety standards

Tool operation

Communication

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Gas-powered equipment

Job description

Summary Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs manual labor at construction sites
• Assists maintenance crew in the construction of roads
• Performs repair patching of roadways and concrete
• Performs flagging of vehicles to direct traffic on road construction sites for public safety
• Picks up and disposes of trash, brush and dead animals
• Cleans picnic areas, park restrooms, buildings and kitchen area
• Mows and trims lawn, shrubbery and trees and repairs and maintains gardening equipment and tools
• Paints buildings, picnic tables, playground and recreational equipment
• Performs concrete and masonry, minor plumbing, electrical and carpentry repairs
• May perform other maintenance duties as assigned
• May supervise community restitution workers
• Repairs, removes or replaces worn out or damages park equipment
• Performs other duties as required

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from High School or General Education Development (GED) certificate, and one (1) year experience in lawns, grounds and maintenance work
• or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Knowledge of various gardening, trimming and cutting equipment
• knowledge of basic equipment and repairs
• knowledge of safety standards and practices
• Skill in the operation of hand and power tools
• skill in operating various hand and electric tools and gas-operated gardening and landscaping equipment
• Ability to perform routine, repetitive work
• ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• ability to work in any park as assigned
• ability to establish and maintain effective, professional working relationships with co-workers, other County maintenance personnel and the general public
• Must possess and maintain a valid Texas driver's license
• Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation and clearance
• Must clear a pre-employment physical and a pre-employment drug screen test
• Must be able and willing to attend training at department's discretion
• May be assigned to any or various county facilities
• Required to be on call 24/7/365
• May be required to work more than 40 hours during the workweek
• When required, shall work extra hours, holidays, weekends and other shifts

Employee Benefits

Bexar County offers employees a competitive salary, retirement, and benefits. Many employee benefits are available to an employee’s spouse/plus one qualifying adult and dependent child(ren). Employee benefits are strategically designed to support an employee and family, work/life balance.

Employee Benefits | Bexar County, TX - Official Website

Equal Opportunity & Diversity

Bexar County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to Workplace Diversity.

We are committed to providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Are you looking to join a team that values respect, integrity, teamwork, accountability, and excellence? Become one of our 5,000+ public servants committed to building a better community through quality services.

With nearly 5,000 employees from diverse backgrounds and disciplines, Bexar County offers a wide range of opportunities. As public servants, Bexar County employees are dedicated to enhancing our community through exceptional service. Join us and become part of an organization that values accountability, professionalism, and innovation, all while striving for excellence in service. At Bexar County, we are committed to fostering a positive work environment that emphasizes reciprocity, professional growth, and a healthy work/life balance. This mutual commitment is evident in the strong bonds we maintain with our employees, even into their retirement.