Recycling-Maintenance Worker

City of McAllen; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision insurance

Retirement matching

Paid vacation & holidays

Life insurance

Job summary

City of McAllen is seeking a Maintenance Worker to perform sorting and baling of recyclable material, and to carry out routine maintenance on conveyors and equipment under close supervision. Tasks are varied and easy to learn, with no responsibility for reports or records.

The role emphasizes safety and reliability, offering benefits such as retirement matching, health/dental/vision coverage, paid vacation and holidays, sick leave, and life insurance.

Responsibilities

• Sort and bale recyclable material under supervision.
• Perform maintenance and minor repairs on conveyors and equipment.
• Handle a variety of tasks; responsibilities are easy to learn.
• Follow safety rules and regulations.

Job description

Under immediate supervision, the Maintenance Worker performs manual labor involved with sorting and/or baling recyclable material. Employee will perform maintenance and minor repairs on conveyor and equipment. Employee may be assigned a variety of tasks; all areas are easy to learn. Employee has no responsibilities for reports or records. Employee must abide by all safety rules and regulations.

About the Organization: McAllen is one of the fastest growing cities in America with a population alone close to 148,000. Known for its tropical breezes, mild winter weather, brightly colored birds, and low cost of living, McAllen offers world-class nature tourism, outstanding arts and entertainment opportunities, great sporting and outdoor activities, enchanting cultural diversity and a lively spirit. It is the home to an international airport, world birding center, symphony orchestra, performing arts center, twenty-five parks and year-round family-friendly events. It is driven by its Mission of consistently providing high quality services and quality of life to all who live, work and visit the City of McAllen and three core values: Integrity, Accountability, and Commitment. It is devoted to truth and honesty, providing courteous, open and responsible public service, and dedicated to responsiveness and excellence.

About the Benefits: The City provides an excellent array of benefits including but not limited to retirement (2:1 matching), health/dental/vision insurance, paid vacation, sick and medical leave, funeral leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, life insurance and longevity pay.