Maintenance & Event Worker (Part-Time)), 201, Buena Vista Complex

Salary: $13.67 Hourly
Location : Laredo, TX
Job Type: Part-time without benefits
Job Number: B253196-2
Department: Parks and Recreation (31/90)
Division: Buena Vista Sports Complex
Opening Date: 08/26/2025
Closing Date: Continuous


Job Description
REVISED 10/01/2025
Part-Time Position without Benefits

Assists in the maintenance of Buena Vista Sports Complex and in the coordination of special events; monitors, participates, and assists in ensuring that buildings and grounds are properly maintained and that special events run smoothly.

Essential Functions/ Job Competencies/ Physical Requirements

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Assists with the setting-up of special events; assists with maintenance activities, such as cleaning, moping, washing and waxes floors, cleaning and shampooing carpets, painting walls and fixtures, repairing lights, etc., moves chairs and tables for special events.
• Performs grounds maintenance work, such as cuts grass with the weed eater, edger or lawn mower.
• Performs other related work as required.

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of general building and grounds maintenance functions.
• Knowledge of special event coordination of tents, tables, and chairs setup.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to maintain buildings and grounds in a clean and neat manner.
• Ability to maintain harmonious and effective working relationships with other employees and the general public.
• Ability to project a positive and professional image of the City of Laredo.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing in the English language and orally in the Spanish language.
• Ability to comply with all City of Laredo's policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain good health and physical condition sufficient to permit the full performance of the duties of the position.
• Ability to perform other duties as assigned.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to maintain good planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to take and follow directions from supervisor.
• Ability to give directions to and gain compliance from assigned staff.
• Ability to perform strenuous work and routine work.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Physical Effort Requirements


Position will have the following exposures

• Office or similar indoor environment, relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards.
• Occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Occasional outside work.
• Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk.
• Exerting up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

Work Environment Locations


Position will require the employee to work in the following types of work environments


Seldom

• Vehicles

Sometimes

• Office or similar indoor environment

Frequently

• Outdoor environment
• Street environment (near moving traffic)
• Construction site
• Confined space
• Warehouse environment

Exposures


Position will require the employee to be exposed to the following environmental elements

Seldom

• Communicable diseases
• Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances

Sometimes

• Individuals who are hostile or irate
• Individuals with known violent backgrounds
• Extreme cold (below 32 degrees)
• Moving mechanical parts
• Fumes or airborne particles

Frequently

• Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)
• Loud noises (85+ decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction)

Travel


Position will require the employee to travel

Never

• Local travel
• Regional travel
• National travel
• International travel

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• At least three (3) months of general maintenance work.

Valid Licenses and Certifications
Required Licenses or Certifications

• Valid Texas Identification card or Government Issued card is required at the time of job offer and hire. Must have reliable form of transportation to and from work site and is expected to arrive at work site on a timely basis.

As part of the minimum requirements for all positions with the City of Laredo, a thorough background check and certified school transcripts will be required from all applicants who are offered employment.
Effective February 24, 1997, all selected applicants are required to undergo a drug and alcohol test prior to employment.
Effective January 7, 2008, all persons in safety-sensitive functions/positions, as per City of Laredo Drug and Alcohol Policy definition, shall be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
A person with a disability who needs a reasonable accommodation related to a selection process is requested to contact the Human Resources Department at View phone number on click.appcast.io two days prior to the scheduled interview and/or test if applicable.
City of Laredo is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled and Veteran Employer. We welcome differences in the form of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, geography, socioeconomic status, age, politics, religion, philosophy, sexual orientation, or gender identity. All applicants who share this goal are encouraged to apply. Must be able to function in a principle-based organization that has a culture built on character and core values.
This position is a Part-time position without benefits.
01


Are you a current regular full-time or part-time City of Laredo employee?

• I am a full-time City of Laredo employee
• I am a part-time City of Laredo
• I am not a full-time or part-time City of Laredo employee

02


Do you have at least three (3) months of experience in general maintenance work?

• Yes
• No

03


From the experience you provided on your application, list the name of the agencies you performed general maintenance work experience with: Note: Do not answer this question with "See Resume" or "See Application". Doing so will automatically disqualify your application from the process.
04


Are you aware and understand that the position you are applying for is a part-time/temporary position without benefits?

• Yes
• No

05


I understand that failure to complete ALL sections of my application, including the "Driver License" (if appicable), "Education", "Work Experience", "Certifications and Licenses" (if applicable), "Agency-Wide Questions", and "Job Specific Supplemental Questions" will result in my application not being processed.

• I have read and understood the above information.
• I have read and do not understand the above information. I will contact the Human Resources Department for further explanation.

Required Question