Shoreline Maintenance Technician

This position is open until filled.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Responsible for adhering to all City of South Padre Island Purchasing Policies while performing purchasing tasks.
• Responsible for the proper use of the issued Fuel Man card used to purchase gasoline and/or diesel for equipment and vehicles.

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.
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