Maintenance & Grounds Technician I

Brownsville; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Brownsville is seeking a Maintenance Worker I to perform general inside and outside building and grounds maintenance for Police facilities. Tasks include cleaning, mowing, painting, carpentry, and basic repairs, with a valid Texas driver’s license required.

The role emphasizes safety, customer service, and reliability, with routine duties and adherence to city standards for cleanliness and safety. This is an on-site position within Police Administration.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or GED, or sufficient education to read and write with no experience.
• Six months of work related experience preferred.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine landscaping maintenance such as trimming trees, hedges, bushes and mowing lawns.
• Operates a variety of powered and hand operated machinery and equipment for maintenance and repair of police facilities.
• Performs grounds upkeep using weed eater, yard tools, and gas mower.
• Performs general inside cleaning and maintenance of Police buildings to include: cleans, sweeps, waxes, dusts, empties trash, and performs minor building repairs.
• Paints, cleans parking lots and surrounding areas and generally maintains all Police facilities and grounds up to cleanliness and safety standards.
• Performs carpentry duties on Police facilities to include construction and repairs of existing furniture, shelving and other structures.

Skills

Safety

Customer service

Communication

Flexible

Reliable

Ethical

Education

High school graduation or GED

Job description

The City of Brownsville is seeking a Maintenance Worker I to perform general inside and outside building and grounds maintenance for Police facilities. Tasks include cleaning, mowing, painting, carpentry, and basic repairs, with a valid Texas driver’s license required.

The role emphasizes safety, customer service, and reliability, with routine duties and adherence to city standards for cleanliness and safety. This is an on-site position within Police Administration.