Maintenance Worker - Various Departments

Job Title

The City of San Antonio is looking to fill multiple positions Citywide.

Job Description

Under immediate supervision, this position is responsible for performing manual labor with a wide variety of construction, maintenance, sanitation, and custodial work. Work location will vary based on the assigned department. Work hours are rotating.

Essential Job Functions

Utilizes 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 and lifts and carries materials weighing up to 50 pounds. Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Department Specific

In addition to the duties listed above, some departments may have additional responsibilities associated with their regular work tasks.

Job Requirements

Formal 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: A valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License is not required for the following departments: San Antonio Metro Health, Human Services, Library, Pre-K 4 SA, Solid Waste Management (Brush Division).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge 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.

Benefits Information

The City of San Antonio (CoSA) strives to provide a competitive compensation and benefit package to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce. To accomplish this, CoSA offers subsidized health care benefits for active and retired employees, paid disability benefits, paid life insurance, as well as automatic participation in a pension program which is currently matched two to one. For more detailed information, please click on the following link to view Benefits offered by the City of San Antonio.

Note: Part-Time, Temporary, and non-City positions are not eligible for CoSA Benefits. Holiday and Leave benefits for Pre-K 4 SA positions may be different than what is listed at the above link.

The City Of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. This means that the City does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex (gender), age, disability, national origin, genetic information, or sexual orientation. All individuals are encouraged to apply and compete for jobs with the City of San Antonio.

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