Maintenance Specialist I/II

Mission Texas; Mission (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Mission Texas is seeking a Maintenance Specialist to perform cemetery grounds maintenance, grave marker care, and related infrastructure tasks. The role involves outdoor work, operating basic tools, and assisting with burial preparations and deadlines.

This position has no supervisory responsibilities and requires physical endurance to perform heavy lifting, digging, mowing, and routine painting or repairs as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in grounds maintenance and cemetery operations.
• Ability to perform heavy physical work including lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Familiarity with operating mechanical equipment and basic hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform burial preparation and interment duties.
• Maintain grass, shrubs, headstones, and grave markers.
• Operate and maintain basic grounds equipment.
• Record daily maintenance logs.

Skills

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Tools

City vehicle

Fertilizers

Broom

Mop

Vacuum Cleaner

Shovel

Rake

Line Trimmer

Riding Mower

Push Mower

Mower Attachments

Shears

Paint brushes

Paint

Uniform

Job description

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Performs duties and functions in a maintenance and service capacity; completes burial processes and performs maintenance, repair and servicing of grounds, building and infrastructure elements; assists in the preparation, open and closing of in-ground burials; transports casketed remains from committal shelter to gravesite; places/secures cremations in niches and installs niche covers; assists in the installation, maintenance and care of grave markers and headstones; performs grounds maintenance activities to include grave leveling, sod establishment, turf mowing/edging, tree/shrub trimming, and care of flower beds; performs the maintenance and repair of buildings, structures, fences, walls, ornamental/memorial benches and monuments, roads, signage and other infrastructure elements; assists in the repair, maintenance and servicing of small engine and power equipment; records and submits daily/weekly/monthly records, reports and/or logs as needed. Prunes shrubs, trees and flower beds. Digs holes and trenches with pick and shovel. Places stone and plants flowers in garden areas. Hauls topsoil in wheelbarrow and spreads and levels soil using rake. Irrigates grounds using sprinkler system. Picks up and burns or carts away paper and rubbish. Repairs and paints benches, tables, guardrail, and assists in repair of roads, walks, building, performing minor and routine painting, cleaning, sweeping and weekly up-keeping of Cemetery Office. Performs preventive maintenance and repairs on mechanical equipment as needed using appropriate tools. This position has no supervisory responsibilities. Individual will perform other duties assigned by supervisor/department head when needed. The City of Mission will follow the Veterans Administration and National Cemetery Administration standards of operations and appearance.

Qualifications

• City vehicle
• Fertilizers
• Broom, Mop, Vacuum Cleaner, Shovel, Rake, Clippers, Hand Saw, Wheel Barrow, Home, Line Trimmer, Riding Mower, Push Mower, Mower Attachments, Shears and Power Blower
• Cement mixer
• Paint brushes /Paint
• Uniform, Hard Hat and Safety Equipment
• Small power hand tools
• Personnel Policy Manual
• RGVSVC Operating ManualVIII

VIII. WORK ENVIRONMENT:Exposure to the following environmental conditions are required for this job.Working Conditions: Work must be performed outdoors and incumbent will be exposed to all types of weather throughout the year. Incumbent will be exposed to the sun, noise, extreme heat, and humidity, cold, sleet, rain, wind, and is subject to dirt, dust, fumes (from motor and exhaust) mud, and water. Work is performed in areas where pesticides, insecticides, and fertilizers are applied. Appropriate protective equipment will be worn. The operator is exposed to injury from mishaps that may be involved in the operation of grounds maintenance equipment.

Both gross and fine hand manipulation is required to perform essential and non-essential job functions. Maintenance Specialist must be able to exert heavy to moderate force to grip tools and to unload tools from truck. Gross handmanipulation is performed to grip tools for lawn care and maintenance of Veteran’s Cemetery. Fine finger dexterity may be utilized to write information on paper documenting service and repair jobs.X. PHYSICAL DEMAND ANALYSIS:Physical Requirements: This position requires heavy physical effort with reaching, bending, turning, and moving hands, arms, and legs to operate the different sets of controls while operating the equipment and attachments. Incumbent may be subjected to considerable strain caused by vibration, jerking, and jolting of the over rough surfaces and the need to operate controls in awkward positions. Heavy effort is frequently exercised when performing duties such as tamping, carrying caskets, lifting/moving grave planks, setting headstones, etc. Incumbent must be able to walk on hilly, flat, or rolling terrain. This position requites the employee to lift weights up to 50 lbs. Occasionally items weighing more than 50- lbs. are lifted with assistance from co-workers. Employee may be exposed to noise levels exceeding 85 dBA for up to eight (8) hours per day. This exposure may adversely affect hearing.