MAINTENANCE WORKER I

Public Works Maintenance Worker

Performs general maintenance tasks on water, sewer, streets, parks and / or drainage facility areas of assigned responsibility; operates and maintains equipment as needed.

Examples of duties include :

• Performs general maintenance such as grounds and facilities maintenance; street and sidewalk repair; drainage ditches and storm drains; sewer and water lines; recreational and playground equipment; street and traffic signs.
• Prepares equipment, vehicles and tools for work assignments.
• Performs repair work such as general carpentry; janitorial duties; minor maintenance on equipment, etc. as needed.
• Cleans and services equipment as needed.
• Responds to calls as required outside normal business hours. May be subject to 24 hour call out.
• Assists other crewmembers and co-workers as assigned.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must maintain vehicles to District standards.
• Must follow District safety requirements.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Minimum qualifications and requirements include :

Education : High School diploma or GED.

Experience : Six month experience in related field required.

Supplemental information : Required to pass a pre-employment drug test and background check. Pre-employment physical may be required. Must possess a valid State of Texas Class "C" Driver's License. Must possess grade "D" Texas Water Commission Certificate of Competency for water and for waste water or equivalent.