Maintenance Worker

Maintenance WorkerWe are seeking reliable Maintenance Workers for the VA facility in Houston, Texas.Job SummaryUnder immediate supervision, is responsible for performing manual labor with a wide variety of construction and maintenance work. Depending on area of assignment, may be responsible for providing laundry and repair/mending service to maintain table skirts and covers. Exercises no supervision.Essential Job FunctionsUtilizes maintenance equipment to perform maintenance duties which may include sweeping or cleaning streets, maintaining shrubs and flowers, clearing weeds and brush, mowing and trimming public areas, tree maintenance to include trimming/pruning, and performing custodial duties in public areas.Cleans, repairs, and replaces equipment at City parks and facilities.Prepares City facilities for various City events.Participates in the construction, maintenance, and repair of streets, City buildings, and facilities.Inspects equipment and reports any equipment in need of maintenance or repair.Operates tractor mower, dump truck, and other small equipment.Loads trucks with sand, gravel, or waste material using a hand shovel, lifting and carrying materials weighing up to 50 pounds.Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.Job RequirementsFormal or informal education or training that ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.One (1) year of experience in labor or maintenance.Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License.DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC: SAPD Applicants for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, the following will result in being disqualified for this position: Felony Convictions, Felony Deferred Adjudication, Class A & B Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication, Class B Misdemeanor Convictions, an Open Arrest for Any Criminal Offense (Felony or Misdemeanor), and Family Violence Convictions.Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesKnowledge of manual labor tasks.Knowledge of hazards and safety measures as they apply to the type of work being performed.Knowledge of methods, equipment, and materials as they relate to the type of work being performed.Ability to understand and follow instructions.Ability to learn basic laundering techniques, depending on area of assignment.Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.Ability to perform all physical requirements of the job, with or without accommodations.Working conditions are inside and outside with routine repeated exposure to temperature variations, damp/wet surfaces, hazardous materials, and dirty environment.Compensation: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour