490 - Maintenance Worker I
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City of Brownsville
Brownsville, TX, US
Summary
The Maintenance Worker I assists in the landscaping and maintenance of city grounds, including mowing, trimming, planting, and debris removal. They also maintain the cleanliness of city buildings and operate various powered and hand-operated machinery.
Job Description
Title: 490 - Maintenance Worker I PT
Organization: Library
Department: City Library
Location: City Library Main Branch
Rate of Pay: $14.50
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Job Summary The Maintenance Worker I will assist in the landscape or maintenance of City’s grounds. The class will perform a variety of tasks, which include any combination of sod laying, mowing, trimming, planting, digging and related maintenance tasks. The class works according to set procedures under direct supervision. |
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Competencies Safety Acumen |
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Key Functions/Knowledge/Skills • Basic maintenance skills |
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Minimum Education & Experience High school or GED (no experience), or sufficient education to read and write with no experience. |
Special Certifications & Licenses
Valid Texas Driver’s License.
Independence & Judgement
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.
Initiative & Ingenuity
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.
Supervisory & Responsibility
Does not supervise.
Financial Responsibility
Does not deal with money.
Level & Frequency of Outside Contact
Infrequent or non-difficult contacts with other people inside and/or outside department; straightforward information exchange, etc.
Physical Demands
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.
Responsibility for Equipment & Property
Responsible for assigned equipment/property used outside of office; use of a City vehicle.
Working Conditions
Frequent exposure to outdoor elements (several times per week).
Other Requirements
The City of Brownsville requires all employees to successfully pass a Drug & Alcohol and a physical examination and a Background Check.
ADA Requirements
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.
Benefits
This position does not offer benefits.
EEOC Statements
The City of Brownsville does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.
Brownsville is located at the southernmost tip of Texas, and is the largest city in the Rio Grande Valley, with a population approaching 200,000. It is the 2nd most historic city in the Lone Star State, making it rich in history and unique in beauty. Brownsville is a city full of life with over 70 miles of resacas (oxbow lakes) and over 100 miles of walk, hike, and bike trails that make up part of the 428-mile Caracara Trails regional network. It is home of the one and only Charro Days Festival and the Gladys Porter Zoo. Brownsville is the gateway to the future with the only deep-water port located on the U.S.-Mexico Border and the newest international airport terminal in the region. As the latest New Space City, Brownsville’s space ecosystem is growing with SpaceX, Spaced Ventures, and Space Channel. Brownsville, Texas is located On the Border, By the Sea, and Beyond!
Founded
1848
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Government Administration
Org type
Government Agency
Headquarters
Brownsville, TX
Brownsville is located at the southernmost tip of Texas, and is the largest city in the Rio Grande Valley, with a population approaching 200,000. It is the 2nd most historic city in the Lone Star State, making it rich in history and unique in beauty. Brownsville is a city full of life with over 70 miles of resacas (oxbow lakes) and over 100 miles of walk, hike, and bike trails that make up part of the 428-mile Caracara Trails regional network. It is home of the one and only Charro Days Festival and the Gladys Porter Zoo. Brownsville is the gateway to the future with the only deep-water port located on the U.S.-Mexico Border and the newest international airport terminal in the region. As the latest New Space City, Brownsville’s space ecosystem is growing with SpaceX, Spaced Ventures, and Space Channel. Brownsville, Texas is located On the Border, By the Sea, and Beyond!
Founded
1848
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Government Administration
Org type
Government Agency
Headquarters
Brownsville, TX