Skilled Laborer - Building Maintenance
Skilled Laborer - Building Maintenance
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Job Description
Job Summary
Employee is responsible for the maintenance construction carpentry and plumbing repairs throughout all City owned facilities (streets sidewalks grounds parks and trees) with the use of heavy equipment such as a backhoe front end loader dump truck and similar equipment and assists in digging ditches patching streets and the overall completion of public works projects.
Essential Job Functions
- Maintains grounds and buildings at city-owned properties and facilities.
- Repair water and sewer leaks as necessary; operates specialized equipment to make repairs in a safe and efficient manner.
- Installs new service lines for houses and commercial properties.
- Maintains the condition of the water distribution and pumping system.
- Installs and repairs fences.
- Empties trash cleans bathrooms and waxes floors as necessary.
- Moves building contents from one building to another.
- Maintain regular and prompt attendance physically present to work.
- Performs other similar or related duties as assigned.
- Maintain regular and prompt attendance physically present to work.
- Employee may be required to work beyond normal business hours at night and/or on weekends.
Minimum Qualifications & Requirements
- Must have High School diploma or equivalent (GED)
- One (1) to three (3) years of related work experience to perform such job.
- Applicant must pass pre-employment criminal background check and drug screen at Citys expense.
- Applicant must have current valid Class C Drivers License and be insurable preferably Class B.
- Must have high school diploma; or equivalent.
- Must successfully complete Emergency Management and Incident Command Training within first three months of hire date.
- Bilingual English/Spanish Preferred.
Knowledge Skills & Abilities
- Read and interpret instructions regarding the safe and efficient use of equipment.
- Pay careful attention to details.
- Effective motor skills necessary to operate department vehicles equipment tools and machinery in a safe and efficient manner.
- Recognize unsafe working conditions to ensure that appropriate safety precautions are taken to ensure employee safety.
- Operate specialized equipment such as a bore machine and cleaning equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
Working Conditions/Physical Demands
- Constantly performs work outdoor on a variety of public works projects.
- Exposed to equipment/machinery noise odors chemical fumes dust smoke oil dirt and/or grease.
- Working under extreme weather conditions excessive heat and/or excessive cold for long periods of time.
- Standing/walking most of the work period moving in /about construction sites over rough terrain.
Disclaimer
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so assigned to this position. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.
Any applicant selected for employment with the City of Weslaco must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing references background checks and credential verification.
Employment Type
Full-Time
