Laborer - Barbours Cut Terminal

0072 Port of Houston Authority; United States; Sur place; USD 42 000 - 54 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Port Houston is seeking a dedicated maintenance worker to operate lawn care equipment, pick up debris, and clean facilities at the Barbours Cut Maintenance site. You will also assist with repairs to structures, fences, and pavement, with overtime as needed.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and general maintenance familiarity; forklift operation and safety awareness are essential to daily duties. This position is on-site at Port Houston and emphasizes teamwork and reliability.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• General maintenance familiarity required.
• Ability to operate forklift and follow safety procedures.

Responsabilités

• Use power riding lawnmower, edger, and weed eater.
• Pick up debris from roadways and parking lots.
• Clean restrooms and amenities building.
• Assist with work and paint maintenance.
• Maintain clean and organized work area.
• Assist with repairs to fences and gates and pavement.

Connaissances

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

General maintenance

Communication skills

Independent worker

Formation

High School diploma or GED

Outils

Power tools

Industrial equipment

Description du poste

Thank you for considering a career at Port Houston. We appreciate your interest in joining our team. By applying, you are taking an important step toward advancing your career with an organization committed to excellence. Port Houston offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a diverse, inclusive work environment. Joining our team means embarking on a fulfilling career path with opportunities for growth and impact. Before submitting your application, please ensure your resume is ready for upload in either .doc or .pdf format. Application must be completed in full.

Position Summary

Works within and around the assigned terminal to ensure the general cleanliness and upkeep of our facilities. Uses power riding lawnmower, edger and weed eater. Picks up debris from roadways and parking lots. Cleans restrooms and amenities buildings. Uses forklift when required for wharf cleanup and trash pickup.

Key Responsibilities/Duties

• Use power riding lawnmower, edger, and weed eater
• Pick up debris from roadways and parking lots
• Clean restrooms and amenities building
• Assist with work and paint maintenance
• Maintain clean and organized work area
• Assist with repairs to fences and gates
• Assist with repairs to pavement
• Assist with repairs to railroad and switches
• Assist with repairs to buildings, roofing, flooring, and walls
• Work required scheduled overtime hours and be available for unscheduled overtime when operating requirements or other business needs of Port Houston cannot be fulfilled during regular working hours
• Work a temporary, alternative schedule or shift as requested by supervisor
• Act in accordance with Port Houston core values (respect, excellence, accountability, diligence, and you)
• Perform other duties as required

Education/Experience

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required
• General maintenance familiarity required

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Behaviors

• Knowledge of safety precautions to deal with occupational hazards
• Ability to operate forklift
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and communicate effectively with others
• Ability to access and operate standard vehicles and industrial equipment
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• General mechanical aptitude with demonstrated ability to improvise and adjust to new situations
• A current, valid Texas driver's license is required
• A Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) must be obtained within 30 days of appointment, and be maintained for the duration of employment

Key Competencies Required

• Energy and Enthusiasm
• Attention to Detail
• Safety Work Standards

This work site location of this job is: Barbours Cut Maintenance

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but due to open office environment noise level may occasionally be high.

Port Houston is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program supervised by the U.S. Government.

Port Houston is an equal employment opportunity employer. Port Houston's policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Port Houston also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

Application must be completed in full.

Are you ready to think about the future and dream big? At Port Houston, we're seeking individuals who are eager to tackle the most significant challenges of their careers. For over a century, we've been driven by vision and scale, delivering impactful initiatives that shape Houston and the region. Our sustainability and success hinge on attracting, retaining, and nurturing exceptional talent. When you join Port Houston, you're embarking on a journey towards a fulfilling career path. Take the first step in the right direction - are you READY?