Building Maintenance Worker, (A264061-8), 202, World Trade Bridge

About the Role

Assists with general maintenance and cleaning for buildings and grounds. Performs semi-skilled work to support facilities including electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, and other repairs.

Responsibilities

• Performs general building and grounds maintenance work; cleans, disinfects, and maintains restrooms; maintains equipment used to perform work.
• Paints walls and fixtures; moves chairs and tables to set up special group meetings and trainings.
• Assists in the maintenance of air-conditioners and heating systems in accordance with accepted practices and procedures; performs minor electrical and plumbing repairs.
• Performs carpentry activities including painting and masonry work as needed.
• Drives a City vehicle for City business use.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Knowledge of general building and grounds maintenance work practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of general building cleaning procedures.
• Knowledge of basic carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and gardening.
• Skill in organization and time management.
• Skill in performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature.
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries.
• Ability to prepare and maintain records of repair work.
• Ability to use applicable equipment and machinery.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
• 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.
• Ability to maintain a valid Texas Driver License and a good driving record.
• Ability to project a positive and professional image of the City of Laredo.
• Ability to effectively communicate 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 this position.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Majority of work performed in an office or similar indoor environment, with occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards, including outdoor work.
• Frequent exposure to extreme heat (above 100 degrees) and sometimes to extreme cold (below 32 degrees).
• Sometimes exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, loud noises (85+ decibels), toxic or caustic chemicals, individuals who are hostile or irate, and individuals with known violent backgrounds.
• Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.
• Work environments include office or similar indoor settings, construction sites, street environments (near moving traffic), confined spaces, vehicles, warehouses, and outdoor environments.
• Local travel required sometimes; no regional, national, or international travel.

Qualifications

• At least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Valid Texas Driver License (if applicant holds an out-of-state license, a State of Texas Driver License must be obtained within 6 months of employment).

A thorough background check and certified school transcripts will be required. All selected applicants are required to undergo a drug and alcohol test prior to employment. Persons in safety-sensitive functions/positions are subject to random drug and alcohol testing.