Grounds & Facilities Maintenance Technician

City of Laredo; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Laredo is seeking a Maintenance Worker to perform groundskeeping, custodial tasks, and basic maintenance at City facilities. You will operate tractors and light trucks, mow lawns, trim trees and shrubs, and assist in simple repairs and cleaning duties throughout City properties.

This role requires reliability, the ability to follow written and oral instructions, and a valid Texas driver's license.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Knowledge of operation and maintenance of hand and small power tools.
• Knowledge of irrigation systems.
• Knowledge of custodial practices and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Plants, waters, fertilizes, edges, and cuts grass; rakes leaves; trims and prunes trees and hedges; trims, pulls, and sprays weeds.
• Checks grounds for vandalism and damages; erases or paints over graffiti on walls.
• Picks-up trash and other debris and disposes properly; sweeps sidewalks.
• Performs minor carpentry work; cleans air-conditioner filters; replaces light bulbs in buildings; performs minor paint jobs.
• Drives tractor mower and trucks to haul debris; maintains City vehicles including checking oil, gas, and water levels.

Skills

Organization

Time management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Follow instructions

Record keeping

Tools

Hand tools

Small power tools

Irrigation systems

Job description

The City of Laredo is seeking a Maintenance Worker to perform groundskeeping, custodial tasks, and basic maintenance at City facilities. You will operate tractors and light trucks, mow lawns, trim trees and shrubs, and assist in simple repairs and cleaning duties throughout City properties.

This role requires reliability, the ability to follow written and oral instructions, and a valid Texas driver's license.