KEY FUNCTIONS/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• 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 crew leader, 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, transfer stations, and bus stops/shelters free of trash and debris.
• Daily inspects facilities, vehicles, equipment, and tools thoroughly; reporting mechanical defects and needed repairs on web-based work order application and reviewing with supervisor.
• Daily fueling and washing of all revenue and non-revenue vehicles.
• Reports hazardous, dangerous, or unsafe conditions immediately and completes necessary computer-based and written reports.
• Successfully works well in groups and is a good team player.
• Performs other related tasks and work in emergency situations, as necessary.

Education and Experience

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

Special Certifications and License

Valid Texas Driver’s License

Independence and 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 and 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 and Responsibility

Does not supervise.

Financial Responsibility

Does not deal with money.

Level and Frequency of Outside Contacts

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 and 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

The City of Brownsville participates in a generous retirement plan with retirement opportunities available at 5 years of service at age 60 or 20 years of service at any age. The City has an exceptional employee and family medical, dental and life insurance plan. Employees may also contribute to deferred compensation plans from Equitable and 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 and two (2) floating holidays.

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.