Job description

Job Description
THE OPPORTUNITY: The City of Brownsville is in a transformative period driven by significant public and private investments such as the expansion of the Brownsville-South Padre Island Airport Terminal, creation of a New Space City, the Port of Brownsville, Downtown Revitalization, and quality of life enhancements.
The ideal candidate for a Maintenance Worker I is to aspire to be a model of innovation, inclusion, and empowerment who enables bold people and ideas to thrive. A Maintenance Worker I will be a participatory leader: a results-oriented, relationship-building, self-aware team player who also possesses high integrity and politeness, and who foster trust by building relationships with tolerance, patience, and support to provide the best value in service of the citizens of Brownsville.
The Maintenance Worker I is responsible for ensuring B-Metro facilities, revenue and non-revenue vehicles are aesthetically pleasing to the general public. The Maintenance Worker I assists with minor carpentry repairs and grounds upkeep of all B-Metro facilities. Performs routine landscaping maintenance such as trimming trees, hedges, bushes, mowing lawns and other related tasks as necessary utilizing safety precautions. The employee works according to set procedures under the supervision of the Maintenance Worker II/Crew Leader and strictly adheres to all applicable state and local laws, regulations, safety rules, departmental policies and procedures.

COMPETENCIES:
Safety Acumen
Thoroughness
Motivated
Foster Teamwork
Initiative
Decisiveness
Customer Service
Communication
Interpersonal Awareness
Flexible
Conceptual Thinking
Trust
Responsible
Ethical

KEY FUNCTIONS/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

Must be able to read, interpret and follow work orders and procedures as necessary
Possess the ability to manage time efficiently to accomplish goals and tasks.
Must be customer service oriented, have a customer friendly attitude and professional appearance at all times.
Must maintain professionalism and technical knowledge.
Must be able to work efficiently under pressure and stringent schedules and produce accurate and satisfactory results.
Must be capable of working with Management, internal department, other departments and staff to maintain positive image of the division and services.
Must be able to respond effectively to questions from Management, customers, and the public.
Must be able to communicate effectively at all levels, both orally and in writing.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & JOB SPECIFICATIONS:
Safely operates tools and equipment in all types of weather, or conditions. The job may include morning, evening, weekend, holiday, split, or other work schedules.
Maintains facilities, power hand tools and equipment in a clean and neat appearance.
Thoroughly inspects and performs daily equipment and tool inspections; reporting mechanical defects, needed repairs and damage upon daily inspections.
Performs landscaping maintenance; such as trimming trees, edging, mowing, picking up litter, assisting with sprinkler problems, etc.
Operate a variety of power hand tools and equipment, such as sweeper, buffer, lawnmower, weed eater, blower, etc.
Maintains buildings and structures following direction from the supervisor and/or crew-leader. This might include, but not limited to, drywall repair, painting, installation of fixtures, curb painting, striping of buses lanes. It also involves washing and sanitizing toilets, sinks and restock disposables (e.g. soap, toilet tissue).
Performs general cleaning of facilities, administrative offices; mopping, sweeping, buffing, picking up litter, dusting, vacuuming, window/door cleaning, etc.
Performs detail cleaning and sanitizing of B-Metro fleet, buses, vans and administrative vehicles.
Reports hazardous and dangerous conditions in and around the facility, including incidents/accidents immediately.
Communicates professionally and responsibly.
Is able to be a work in groups, and is a good team player.
Has physical stamina and dexterity.
Ability to read technical manuals and product instructions.
Performs related tasks as required.

MINIMUM EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Requires High School diploma, or GED.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Requires a minimum of 6 months of work related experience.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATION AND LICENSES:
Job requires a current, valid Texas Class C driver"s license, or possess the ability to obtain a TXDL as required by State Law (no later than 30 days from job offer and acceptance).

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

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT:
Ability to exert up to 35-50 lbs. of force occasionally or a negligible amount of energy frequently to lift, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Performs medium work that involves walking, standing, climbing ladders, squatting/kneeling, stooping, reaching, twisting/bending, jumping, stretching, or lifting all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or exceptional skill, adeptness and speed in the use of the fingers, hands, or limbs in tasks involving close tolerances or limits of accuracy. Work is primarily performed outside with exposure to dangerous tools, equipment, machinery, inclement weather conductions, noise and fumes. This position is subjected to emergency call back if required.

ADA COMPLIANCE:
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:
The City of Brownsville participates in a generous retirement plan with retirement opportunities available at 5 or 20 years of continuous service. The City has an exceptional employee and family medical and dental insurance plan. Employees may also contribute to deferred compensation plans from AXA Equitable or supplemental insurance plans from AFLAC and Colonial Life. Full time employees have the opportunity to accumulate 10 sick days and 10 annual days per year. Additionally, the City of Brownsville observes 12 holidays annually.

EEO STATEMENT:
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, and age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time to develop our employees. This description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prohibit or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. This job description is subject to change at any time

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