Maintenance Worker, Maintenance Technician ​/ Mechanic

Overview

Title: 512 - Maintenance Worker I

Organization: PARDS:
Parks

Department: Parks

Location: Parks

Rate of Pay: $13.00

The Maintenance Worker I is responsible for performing general inside and outside building and grounds maintenance activities to include but is not limited to: clean, sweep, wax, paint, perform carpentry and building repair duties; mow, trim trees, dig ditches and trenches; clean and sweep parking lots and surrounding areas. Perform manual labor involved in park and trail maintenance.

• Professionalism
• Trustworthy
• Ethical
• Customer Service
• Communication
• Self-Awareness
• Responsible
• Time Management

• Operates hand and power tools such as trimmers, vacuum sweepers, outdoor handheld power equipment and mowers. Safely operates tools and equipment in all types of weather or conditions.
• Maintains green areas by mowing, weeding, landscaping, and trimming vegetation.
• Maintains buildings and structures following direction from the supervisor and/or manager. This might include, but not limited to, drywall repair, painting, installation of fixtures, pavement hot and cold patches, street signs and pavement markings, cleaning, washing, mopping, sweeping, restocking supplies, trash pickup, cleaning restrooms and cleaning parking lots up to standards and safety expected by the general public.
• Maintains facilities, tools, and equipment for preventative maintenance, proper function, and cleanliness.
• Maintains facilities, gutters, roofs, parks, and trails free of trash and debris.
• Daily inspects facilities, vehicles, equipment, and tools thoroughly; reporting mechanical defects and needed repairs to supervisor or on written reports.
• Reports hazardous, dangerous, or unsafe conditions immediately and completes necessary written reports.
• Successfully works well in groups and is a good team player.
• Performs other related tasks and work in emergency situations, as necessary.

High school graduation or GED, or sufficient education to read and write with no experience. Six months of work related experience preferred.

Valid Texas Driver’s License

Minimal judgment; instructions, once established and defined, normally allow the job to be accomplished without direct and/or constant supervision; mostly routine work requiring that employee recognize obvious problems.

Low chance for error because work is routine/repetitive/simple/reviewed carefully; standard procedures: not demanded to come up with creative solutions; refers anything unusual to supervisor.

Does not supervise.

Does not deal with money.

Infrequent or non-difficult contacts with other people inside and/or outside department; straightforward information exchange, etc.

Mostly moderate and fairly steady active physical exertion; may require brief periods of heavy muscular exertion, such as standing, lifting, moving, pulling, pushing, etc. Ability to exert up to 35-50 lbs. of force occasionally to move objects.

Responsible for assigned equipment/property used outside of office; use of a City vehicle.

Frequent exposure to outdoor elements (several times per week).

The City of Brownsville requires all employees to successfully pass a Drug & Alcohol and a physical examination and a Background Check.

The City of Brownsville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.

The City of Brownsville offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support its employees  well-being and future. Employees participate in a robust retirement plan through the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) City to Employee Matching Ratio 2:1, with eligibility for retirement after 5 years of service at age 60 or 20 years of service at any age. The City provides exceptional health…