Semi-Skilled Laborer (Ditch Maintenance)

City & Borough of Sitka Alaska; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Houston is seeking a Maintenance Worker to perform basic maintenance and repair tasks on structures, facilities, and equipment to keep an environment safe and clean. You will operate various tools, perform painting, carpentry, plumbing, and related duties, and may drive to sites as required.

Qualifications include 6 months of experience, ability to read/write, and a valid Texas Class C driver’s license; education is 9–11 years of formal schooling.

Qualifications

• Six months of working experience required.
• Ability to read, write, add, subtract, and follow oral and/or basic written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Provides basic maintenance and repair to structures, facilities, and equipment to ensure a safe and clean environment.
• Performs basic maintenance and repairs such as housekeeping, fabrication and installations, routine cleaning and servicing of vehicles, and cement mixing and preparation.
• Operates power and hand tool equipment; may perform painting, roofing, carpentry, and plumbing tasks as needed.
• May operate vehicles to and from work locations; performs additional miscellaneous assignments as required.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

Service Line/Section: Transportation and Drainage Operations/Ditch Maintenance

Reporting Location: 1700 E Crosstimbers St, Houston, TX 77093

Workdays & Hours: Various*

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Provides basic maintenance and repair to structures, facilities, and equipment to ensure a safe and clean environment. Performs basic maintenance and repairs to structures, facilities, and equipment, i.e., housekeeping activities, fabrication and installations, routine cleaning and servicing of vehicles, and cement mixing and preparation. Operates power and hand tool equipment. Performs painting, roofing, carpentry, and plumbing activities depending upon area. May operate vehicles to and from work locations. Performs additional miscellaneous assignments as required.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position routinely requires stooping, bending, and/or lifting of items of 30 - 80 pounds with occasional periods of walking on rough surfaces. There are routine exposures to significant levels of heat, cold, moisture and air pollution. The position may involve periodic exposure to chemical substances and physical trauma of a minor nature such as cuts, bruises, and minor burns.

This is a Houston Public Works Emergency Management position at the Tier I Level.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIEREMENTS

Ability to read, write, add, subtract, and follow oral and/or basic written instructions as might normally be acquired through 9 to 11 years of formal schooling. No special knowledge of any subject area or technical field is required.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT

Six months of working experience are required.

LICENSE

Must have a valid Texas Class C driver's license and comply with the City of Houston's policy on driving.

**Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6. **

SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED

None

However, the departmentmayadminister skills assessment test.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION:YES

If YES, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

SALARY INFORMATION

Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate’s qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

Pay Grade - 6

EOE - Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.