Facilities Maintenance Worker

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience : A High School diploma or GED, and one (1) year experience in the building trades, roadway, or grounds and building maintenance.

Licenses and Certificates : Texas Class "C" Driver's License or equivalent from another state. Some positions may require a Class "B" Commercial Driver's License.

General Purpose

Under general supervision, perform a variety of semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance of City properties and facilities.

Typical Duties

Perform a variety of semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance of City properties and facilities. Involves : Estimate cost of repairs;

select and requisition necessary equipment and related supplies. Perform building or facility maintenance tasks including replacement of tile, fencing, doors and door frames, locks, shelves, ceilings, windows, plumbing fixtures, roofing, interior and exterior painting, and concrete and asphalt repair of public and non-public roadways, parking lots, curbs, and sidewalks.

Repair and replace electrical motors, security systems, perform preventative maintenance on HVAC systems, maintain water and sump pumps.

Troubleshoot basic maintenance problems involving HVAC, electrical, structural, plumbing and equipment repair or replacement.

Remodel offices : tear down old sections and construct new walls. Repair fencing and security systems. Oversee all work in progress to ensure quality, timeliness, and safety.

Inspect completed work to ensure quality and conformance to code. Maintain cleanliness of tools, equipment, and work areas.

Remove trash and debris. Ensure that maintenance and repair work is in compliance with applicable regulations.

Perform related duties as required. Involves : Perform duties of coworkers as necessary to ensure continuity of operations during absences.

Support and actively promote the City's safety programs. Interact with supervisors, vendors, contractors, other departments, or the general public.

Answer questions, resolve problems and provide accurate information to inquiries. May be subject to emergency recall.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Application of good knowledge of building construction, maintenance, repair and renovation techniques, proper maintenance and repair requirements, including occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Application of good knowledge of the techniques utilized in concrete and asphalt work in maintaining public and non-public roadways, landscaping and irrigation systems, proper maintenance and repair requirements related to public work operations, including occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Application of good knowledge of the proper use and handling of a variety of tools and equipment.
• Application of some knowledge of relevant federal, state and local laws, regulations, rules and ordinances, City and departmental policies and procedures related to building and facilities maintenance and safety.
• Application of some knowledge of effective customer service practices and procedures.
• Application of good knowledge of Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (TMUTCD).
• Follow oral and written instruction including blueprints, as-built drawings, or similar documents.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with officials, employees, other departments, vendors, contractors, and the general public.
• Safely operate City vehicles and equipment and safely work in a variety of facilities, circumstances, and situations.
• Express oneself clearly and concisely.

Other Job Characteristics

• Positions assigned duties which require a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) to operate vehicles on public thoroughfares, or positions of a safety sensitive nature are subject to federal drug and alcohol testing regulations, which include preemployment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, random, return to duty and follow-up testing.
• Subject to call during off working hours.
• Bend, climb and work on ladders, lift and / or carry heavy, bulky items, materials and / or supplies weighing 50 to 100 pounds.
• Exposure to dangerous machinery, potential physical harm, infectious disease, hazardous chemicals, reptiles, feral animals, and extreme weather conditions.
• Pass a drug and criminal background check.

Compensation : $12.00 per hour

About the City of San Elizario

San Elizario's roots go back to April 20th, 1598 when Juan de Oate and his caravan stopped to give thanks along the banks of the Rio Grande.

By 1789, the area was on its way to becoming an established agricultural community when the Spanish military moved its military base, known as San Elceario, named for the patron saint of the military, from near present day Ft.

Hancock to current San Elizario. The move was made to protect the new community from Apache attacks. Thus El Presidio de San Elceario was established and the San Elceario Chapel was built.

From 1821 thorough 1845, the community went through many changes, including a period of rotation under Mexican, the Republic of Texas and finally United States rule.

San Elizario was first established as a town in 1851 and experienced several incorporations through 1911. The town was disincorporated for the last time in 1920.

A few more attempts to incorporate in modern times were unsuccessful. Until 2013.

Beginning in the holiday season of 2012, the City of Socorro began the process of annexation and areas of San Elizario were included in the plan.

Due to the community's unincorporated status and the City of Socorro's 2-mile extra-territorial jurisdiction, which gave Socorro first right to the land, the annexation seemed to be a done deal.

In March 2013, a committee of San Elizario residents was formed to fight the annexation attempt. All options were explored, from reinstating a long-forgotten incorporation to traveling to Austin in support of legislation that would have essentially changed the Texas Constitution to protect the historic community.

The Bills didn't pass. And incorporation of San Elizario was the only means of stopping the annexation.

So the incorporation process was started from scratch. It was a long shot since permission by the City of Socorro was required.

But through the hard work of the committee and the support of many in the region, on November 5th, 2013, the City of San Elizario was born.

Last updated : 2024-05-14