Maintenance Worker

City of New Braunfels, TX; New Braunfels (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement match

Volunteer time off

Longevity pay

Tuition reimbursement

Bilingual pay

Training & development

Job summary

The City of New Braunfels, TX, is seeking a motivated laborer for the Public Works Department to maintain City facilities and grounds. Under supervision, you will operate landscaping equipment and perform routine maintenance to preserve local parks and grounds.

Qualifications include a High School diploma or GED and one year of general maintenance experience. A valid Texas driver’s license is required, with bilingual pay offered in some roles.

Qualifications

• Safe and efficient operation of landscape tools and equipment.
• Clear communication with team, patrons, and the public.

Responsibilities

• Operates equipment and performs grounds maintenance at City facilities.
• Maintains exterior of City facilities, sidewalks, and landscaping.
• Assists in planting, watering, mowing, weeding, and trimming turf.
• Recognizes and reports unsafe acts or hazards.
• Performs other duties as assigned; may include custodial tasks; electrical, plumbing, HVAC skills preferred.

Skills

Safe operation

Effective communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Basic tools

Job description

Department:

Westside Library

FLSA Status:

Nonexempt

Hiring Salary:

$18.09 - $21.71

Welcome, ‘ist das Leben schön!’ (Life is good!) At the City of New Braunfels, we seek out people ready to serve the community, plan for the future, and preserve our well-renowned natural beauty. Our five Core Values serve as a cornerstone of our work: Integrity, Service, Visionary Leadership, Stewardship of Resources, and Cultural Heritage. Do our values speak to you?

What we’re looking for: A motivated individual to join the Public Works Department. You will continue to successfully serve the current and future needs of the New Braunfels community.

Under general supervision, performs general labor and maintenance of City facilities landscaping and infrastructure in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures.

Benefits & Total Rewards:
Our City team members are our most valuable asset! We offer Total Rewards when you join our team.

• Competitive medical, dental and vision insurance
• 2:1 match on retirement contribution
• Paid volunteer time off – 16 hours per year
• Vacation accrual starts at date of hire – up to 120 hours annually your first year
• Get paid to stay – longevity pay on top of your regular pay after one full year
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Bilingual pay offered
• Keep learning – professional and personal development training available

The responsibilities you’ll be trusted with:
The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Operates a variety of specialized equipment and performs manual labor tasks in order to maintain grounds and landscaping at City facilities as assigned.
• Operates and maintains vehicles, tools and equipment including but not limited to hand tools, commercial mower (rotary and reel), weed eater, blower, chain saw, pickup truck, trailers, utility vehicles, tractors and other grounds and landscape related equipment in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures.
• Performs maintenance activities on the exterior of City facilities, buildings and sidewalks and reports problems requiring additional attention.
• Assists in the planting, watering, mowing, weeding, trimming and renovation of turf and landscaping.
• Recognizes, avoids, and reports unsafe acts, conditions, accidents and injuries.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.
• Custodial Services
• Electrical, Plumbing, and HVAC skills preferred.

Your education and experience that matters most for this role:
Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent, AND one year of general maintenance experience.

Required Licenses or Certifications:

• Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License.

Required Knowledge of:

• Basic tools and equipment used in grounds and landscape maintenance.
• City safety rules and regulations, occupational hazards and safety precautions.

Required Skill in:

• Safe and efficient operation and maintenance of tools and equipment according to standard operating and safety procedures.
• Effective communication skills for positive relationships with employees, patrons, and the general public.

Physical Demands / Work Environment:

• Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions and involves standing, walking, kneeling and bending for extended periods of time, with exposure to hazardous equipment and low to no light conditions, requires constant physical efforts for extended periods, and ability to safely lift, carry and move items weighing up to eighty (80) pounds.
• May be required to work immediately before, during or after an emergency or disaster.
• NOTE: This position is designated safety and/or security sensitive.

The City of New Braunfels is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, order of protection status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.