PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE WORKER I/II (DOQ) - FACILITIES

City of San Marcos; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Worker I/II to support their Public Works Facilities Division. This role involves a variety of manual and skilled tasks, from construction and maintenance of city buildings to operating power-driven equipment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate agility, endurance, and a strong commitment to teamwork. Responsibilities include maintaining public spaces, responding to emergencies, and ensuring the safety and functionality of city facilities. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will make a tangible difference in the community.

Qualifications

• Completion of the twelfth grade, or equivalent.
• One year of experience in public works construction and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual, skilled, and semi-skilled construction and maintenance work.
• Operate motor-driven equipment and trucks, and maintain tools and equipment.
• Provide emergency responses and assist with evacuations.

Skills

Manual Labor

Construction Techniques

Power Tools Operation

Customer Service

Emergency Response

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Aerial Lift

Air Compressor

Hand Tools

Portable Power Tools

Job description

The City of San Marcos is currently hiring for a Maintenance Worker I/II (DOQ) position to support the Public Works Facilities Division.

Under general supervision, performs a variety of manual, skilled, or semi-skilled duties related to public works construction, maintenance and repair of city buildings and facilities, maintenance and repair of city streets and sidewalks, municipal parks, rights-of-way, drainage systems, traffic signing and striping, and other public improvements; operates power driven equipment.

Timeline:
Applications due: May 23rd, 2025, 12:00pm
1st Interviews: June 5th, 2025
2nd Interviews: June 10th, 2025

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Performs a wide variety of manual, skilled, and semi-skilled construction and maintenance work, including digging trenches, placing and finishing concrete, loading and unloading vehicles, moving materials and equipment, litter abatement, and painting.

• Operates motor-driven equipment and trucks on streets, highways, and over terrain; operates hand and portable power tools.

• Cleans, maintains, and properly stores tools and equipment; performs minor repairs and adjustments to assigned equipment; cleans, maintains, and stores equipment.

• Cleans and maintains restrooms and park structures.

• Repair or replace restroom fixtures, lighting, etc.

• Uses chemicals and/or other supplies.

• Maintains simple records; reads and interprets directions and sketches.

• Provides and participates in emergency responses, which, while not all-inclusive, may include traffic control for extended periods, continual and strenuous sandbagging, emergency repairs to public facilities, assisting with evacuations, etc.

• Routinely operates the following light and medium power-driven equipment: aerial lift, air compressor and other miscellaneous tools. Performs other related work as required.

The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.

Knowledge of:

Tools, equipment, materials, and techniques used in construction and building maintenance; general construction and maintenance procedures and methods; safe working practices; use of hazardous chemicals common to construction and maintenance activities; principles of customer service; operation and preventive maintenance procedures of power and other equipment relative to construction and maintenance; basic electrical principles; general understanding of the California Vehicle Code.

Ability to:

Perform strenuous physical work with agility and endurance; work in cooperative manner with others and contribute to a successful team effort; use and properly operate assigned tools and equipment; operate assigned trucks and equipment, observing legal and defensive driving practices; understand and follow oral and written instructions; read, write, speak, and understand English in order to communicate with fellow employees and the public and to follow safety precautions and procedures; demonstrate an awareness and appreciation of the cultural diversity of the community; and establish and maintain effective working relationships and contribute to a cooperative team effort.

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education/Training:

Completion of the twelfth grade, or equivalent.

Experience:

One year of experience in public works construction and maintenance, including at least six months manual labor experience involving the use of hand tools and portable power tools.