Public Works Maintenance Tech

Public Works Maintenance Tech I

Department: Public Works

Rate Class: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Public Works Director

Shift: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM, M‑F (Non‑standard hours may be required)

Job Summary: Under the direction of the Department Supervisor, provides highly skilled technical assistance to assigned areas of responsibility and performs related work as required.

• Grounds Maintenance – Includes parks, playground areas, public spaces, street medians, landscaping, street trees, trails, and related structures.
• Street Maintenance – Includes street pavement, storm drainage, sidewalk maintenance and repair, pavement legends/striping, public signage, street sweeping, and graffiti abatement.
• Facilities Maintenance – Includes all city owned facilities, trailers, and parking equipment.

Required:

• Licenses /
  
  Certifications:
  
  Texas Driver’s License (or the ability to obtain one within 90 days of hire) and a safe driving record.
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of maintenance experience in streets, drainage, parks/grounds, or building maintenance.

Preferred:

• Education: High school diploma or GED.
• Heavy Equipment Operator Certification (preferred).
• Electrical, plumbing, and/or HVAC licenses (preferred).
• Safety training certifications (preferred).

• Provides labor in assigned areas of responsibility.
• Supports daily operations of the Public Works Department.
• Conducts maintenance and repairs using equipment.
• Maintains safe working conditions for the workforce and public.
• Contributes to work‑site actions to ensure safety rules and regulations are followed.
• Reports problems, emergency situations, and unsafe acts to the supervisor.
• Responds to emergency maintenance requests during normal hours and after hours.
• Maintains a cell phone for city use.
• Represents the City professionally in interactions with the public and governmental agencies.
• Collects necessary materials, tools, and equipment before arriving on the job site.
• Works closely with Public Works Management team to provide coordinated service delivery.
• Ensures all equipment and machinery is fueled for emergencies.
• Maintains daily work activity logs.
• Responsible for emergency call‑out.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Completing maintenance work orders.
• Following directions of supervisors.
• Analyzing problems, evaluating alternatives, and making creative recommendations.
• Reading and interpreting plans, specifications, and guidelines.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Maintaining accurate records and preparing clear reports and correspondence.
• Promoting safe work practices.

• Principles, practices, methods, and materials for municipal maintenance projects.
• Street, facility, park, horticulture, and equipment maintenance techniques.
• Safety practices related to the line of work.
• Applicable state and federal laws and regulations.

Physical: Routine physical effort, lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying objects up to 50 lbs.; frequent walking, standing, crouching, crawling, fine dexterity; operation of heavy and motorized equipment; visual and audible awareness; ability to work in adverse weather.

Mental: Ability to work well with others and the public; multitask, work under time constraints, problem‑solve, prioritize; maintain confidentiality and resolve conflicts; independent judgment.

Must pass a drug analysis test, physical examination, and a background check.