Maintenance Technician — Facilities & Field Services

Brownsville Public Utilities Board; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Brownsville Public Utilities Board is seeking a Maintenance Worker/Senior Maintenance Worker (DOQ) in Brownsville, TX. The role involves manual labor, routine maintenance of equipment and facilities, and light vehicle operation.

Responsibilities include cleaning, minor repairs, operating light equipment, and assisting in water/wastewater tasks, with overtime and shift work as needed. Requires high school diploma or GED; US equivalency; and ability to use Cityworks/Azteca and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or US Equivalency report required.
• Six months’ experience in laboring work (Maintenance Worker) or one year (Senior Maintenance Worker).
• Ability to perform manual tasks under variable weather conditions and lift up to weights listed in job duties.
• Knowledge of safety around mechanical/electrical equipment and basic carpentry/painting.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred for Senior Maintenance Worker.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine cleaning and maintenance of equipment and facilities; greases and minor repairs on equipment; services and washes automobiles and trucks.
• Operates light equipment and trucks including saws, air hammers, mixers, and other small tools; uses minor test equipment.
• Assists in maintenance and cleaning of buildings and water/wastewater tasks as required.
• Assists in placing concrete, laying pipes, repairing sewers or drains, and constructing/removing manholes.
• Paints structures and equipment; digs or backfills ditches; loads materials; may operate a work boat; and supports dredge equipment as needed.
• Works shift schedule and call-out duty as needed (nights, weekends, holidays) and completes other duties as assigned.

Skills

Equipment handling

Public relations

English language

Overtime availability

Heavy lifting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

US Equivalency

Tools

Cityworks

Azteca

Microsoft Office

Job description

Brownsville Public Utilities Board is seeking a Maintenance Worker/Senior Maintenance Worker (DOQ) in Brownsville, TX. The role involves manual labor, routine maintenance of equipment and facilities, and light vehicle operation.

Responsibilities include cleaning, minor repairs, operating light equipment, and assisting in water/wastewater tasks, with overtime and shift work as needed. Requires high school diploma or GED; US equivalency; and ability to use Cityworks/Azteca and Microsoft Office.