Semi-Skilled Laborer (Street Maintenance)

City of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Houston is looking for a Maintenance Worker to perform basic maintenance and repair work on structures, facilities, and equipment, including housekeeping, fabrication and vehicle servicing.

You will operate power hand tools and may drive to job sites, with an emphasis on safety and efficiency in a Street Maintenance environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, add and subtract as basic schooling.
• Six months of working experience required.
• Texas Class C driver's license required.
• HS diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic maintenance and repairs to structures, facilities, and equipment.
• Perform housekeeping and routine maintenance on vehicles.
• Paint, roofing, carpentry, and plumbing tasks.
• Operate vehicles to job sites and monitor inventory.
• Follow safety procedures and handle other duties as required.

Skills

Reading & writing

Basic math

Following instructions

Education

HS Diploma or GED preferred

Job description

Position Overview

ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

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

Reporting Location: 5500 McCarty

Workdays & Hours: Monday - Thursday 6:00am - 4:30pm*

• Subject to change

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 hand tool equipment, shovels, and rake asphalt. Performs painting, roofing, carpentry, and plumbing activities. May vehicles operate to and from work locations. Monitors inventory control. 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.

Minimum Requirements

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.

PREFERENCES

Preference will be given to applicants with High School Diploma or GED.

• 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. **

GENERAL INFORMATION

SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED

None

However, The Department May Administer 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.