Shoreline Maintenance Technician

Gfoat; Town of Texas, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Shoreline Maintenance Technician role in South Padre Island involves maintaining shorelines, dunes, access points, and bayside facilities for the City. The position requires operating a range of equipment, performing maintenance tasks, and ensuring safety standards are met.

Candidates should have at least a high school diploma and 2 years of related maintenance experience, with a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain one within 90 days. Bilingual Spanish and English is preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) years of related maintenance work experience or equivalent.
• A valid state driver’s license or ability to obtain one within 90 days of hire.
• Bilingual: Spanish and English preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain records related to inspections and maintenance activity.
• Operate and maintain city equipment, tools, and radios; clean and return after use.
• Drive vehicles to load/unload equipment, gravel, sand, seaweed or debris.
• Perform safety duties and work as part of a crew on construction/maintenance projects.
• Remove debris from beach; assist with sample collection and data processing.

Skills

Bilingual: Spanish/English

Communication

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Manual dexterity

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Dump truck operation

Equipment operation

Maintenance tools

Job description

The deadline to apply for this position is August 24, 2026.

JOB SUMMARY

The Shoreline Maintenance Technician performs a variety of semi-skilled maintenance work and operates a variety of equipment in the process of maintaining the shorelines of South Padre Island. This position is responsible for cleaning and maintaining the coastal resources of South Padre Island including the beach/dune system, access points (beach and bay), boat ramps and other bayside facilities owned and operated by the City.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Maintains a variety of records relating to inspections and maintenance activity.
• Ensures the proper maintenance of the City’s equipment, tools, and department radios by cleaning, checking, and returning equipment and tools after use.
• Drives vehicles of various sizes and weights in the loading, hauling and unloading of various equipment, gravel, sand, seaweed or debris. During busy times of the year, driving the City’s motor vehicles may be done in heavily crowded areas.
• Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.
• Performs required labor involved in construction and maintenance projects as part of a crew.
• Operates a variety of power construction and maintenance equipment.
• Removes debris or material from beach as needed by hand and/or equipment. This could include trash, ocean debris, and any deceased marine animals that may wash in.
• Assist with sample collection and data processing.
• Performs preventative maintenance on all vehicles, equipment, and tools used as required.
• Performs routine inspections and ongoing maintenance to shoreline infrastructure including dune walkovers, beach and bay access points and the associated amenities (showers, restroom facilities, parking areas), boat ramps, bay access facilities, and West side street ending bulkheads.
• Responsible for landscaping activities (mowing, weeding, etc.) within the City’s beach accesses and at the end of the West side streets.
• Performs carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work as required on projects.

SECONDARY JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assist City staff with enforcement of local ordinances by informing citizens and staff when issues arise.
• Responsible for any items that are given to the employee by the City. This includes tools, equipment, personal protective equipment (PPE), and wearing apparel (uniforms).
• Provide backup to related positions, as assigned.
• Serves on various employee or other committees as assigned.
• The employee may be required to work long hours which include early mornings and/or late evenings. The employee is subject to being on call when needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

• Two (2) years of related work experience in increasingly responsible maintenance work or a related field; or any equivalent combination of education and experience, equivalency to be determined by the City.

Licenses or Certifications:

• A valid state driver’s license is required or you must be able to obtain one within 90 days of hire.

Special Requirements:

• Bilingual: Spanish and English preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Considerable knowledge of equipment, facilities, materials, methods and procedures used in maintenance, construction, carpentry, plumbing and repair activities.
• Skill in the operation of the listed tools and equipment.
• Ability to perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods of time while remaining safe.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments and the public.
• Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Dump truck, pickup truck, utility task vehicles (UTVs), utility truck, tamper, plate compactor, saws, pumps, air compressors, sanders, generators, common hand and power tools, push and riding mowers, shovels, wrenches, detection devices, mobile radio, telephone, and Ditch Witch equipment.