Lead Maintenance Worker

About the role

The purpose of this position is to perform in a lead capacity to monitor and maintain grounds and facilities as part of a team for the Brazos River Authority (BRA).

Responsibilities

• Overseeing less experienced employees while maintaining, repairing, cleaning, and renovating BRA facilities, parks, and equipment.
• Routine grounds maintenance tasks such as cleaning and maintaining parks and restrooms, mowing, weed-eating, trimming trees, fertilizing, operating sprinkler systems, repairing cement and rock work fixtures, constructing and repairing fences, gates, picnic tables, awnings and buildings.
• Performing building maintenance tasks such as painting; installing carpet; providing plumbing repairs and assisting with electrical repair and installations.
• Assisting with dam operations, performing routine equipment maintenance, daily record keeping, and interacting and providing customer service with other employees.
• Using a variety of heavy equipment which may include dump trucks, front end loaders, backhoes, skid loaders, mini-excavators, cranes, compressors, jack hammers, boats, and tractors to perform necessary maintenance and repairs.

Requirements

• A minimum of six years experience or equivalent education.
• Valid Texas Class C Driver's License and Good Driving Record.
• Preferred: Commercial Driver's License or Texas Class B Driver's License; Welding Certification; and/or Refrigerant Certification.

Key Competencies

• Creating honest, trusting, and successful working relationships with others.
• Working with others to share expertise and achieve outcomes that benefit the organization.
• Developing and maintaining cooperation and teamwork while leading a group of people.
• The ability to understand, use and manage personal emotions to positively influence others.
• Taking responsibility for clarifying the expectations of others.
• Coaching employees to optimize performance and motivation.
• Fostering a culture of learning.
• Demonstrating self-motivation.
• Acquiring and demonstrating knowledge of safety and health procedures.

Pay

Starting salary range: $23.66 to $30.17 per hour. This is a non-exempt position.

Schedule

N/A

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, TCDRS Retirement, 457/401, Life Insurance, LTD, Wellness Programs, Tuition Reimbursement, PTO, Holidays

Benefits

The BRA was created by the Texas Legislature in 1929 and exists to develop, manage, and protect the water resources of the Brazos River Basin. Today, BRA's staff develops and distributes water supplies, provides water and wastewater treatment, monitors water quality, and pursues water conservation through public education programs. The BRA is looking for dedicated individuals who are team and customer-focused, perform their jobs ethically and with integrity, are adaptable and embrace diversity, seek innovative and creative ways to conduct business, have a desire to grow with a great organization, and are committed to the mission and goals of the BRA.

Application Procedure

All applicants, including employees, must submit an online Application for Employment by way of the Brazos River Authority Website at www.brazos.org.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The BRA is an Equal Opportunity Employer Women & Minorities are Encouraged to Apply

Job Posted by Applicant

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