Maintenance Worker
Job Description :
Performs general maintenance and repairs for City facilities, including sweeping, mopping, disinfecting areas, and other cleaning duties.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
- Dusts chairs, tables, shelves, and other furniture or equipment; cleans and polishes furniture and metal or woodwork.
- Cleans and sanitizes bathrooms; replaces toilet paper and paper towels.
- Vacuums, sweeps, mops, and buffs the floors; shampoos carpet.
- Collects and disposes of trash and debris both indoor and outdoor.
- Performs minor repairs of leaking water lines, as needed; unclogs sinks and commodes.
- Performs general errands including delivering and distributing mail.
- Performs related work as required.
Competencies for Successful Performance :
Knowledge of :
English grammar, spelling, and punctuationCleaning solutions and chemicalsCleaning materials, methods, equipment, and proceduresGeneral carpentry, electrical, plumbing work, and air conditioning and heating systemsSafety protocolsSkills and Abilities :
Organization and time management.Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature.Effective communication, both orally and in writing.Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.Meeting schedules and deadlines of the work.Maintaining the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries.Complying with City policies and procedures.Operating applicable equipment and machinery.Work Environment / Conditions and Physical Demands :
Physical Effort Requirements :
Office or similar indoor environment, relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards.Occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and / or hazards. Occasional outside work.Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and / or hazards. Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk.Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and / or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.Exerting up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and / or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.Work Environment Locations :
Never :
Street environment (near moving traffic)Construction siteConfined spaceWarehouse environmentSometimes :
Outdoor environmentVehiclesOften :
Office or similar indoor environmentExposures : Never :
Individuals with known violent backgroundsMoving mechanical partsLoud noises (85+ decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction)Seldom :
Individuals who are hostile or irateSometimes :
Communicable diseasesFrequently :
Extreme cold (below 32 degrees)Toxic or caustic chemicals or substancesOften :
Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)Fumes or airborne particlesTravel : Never :
Regional travelNational travelInternational travelSometimes :
Local travelMinimum Qualifications :
Required Education and Experience :
At least eighteen (18) years of age.Required Licenses or Certifications :
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.As part of the minimum requirements for all positions with the City of Laredo, a thorough background check and certified school transcripts will be required from all applicants who are offered employment.
Effective February 24, 1997, all selected applicants are required to undergo a drug and alcohol test prior to employment.
A person with a disability who needs a reasonable accommodation related to a selection process is requested to contact the Human Resources Department at (956) 791-7480 two days prior to the scheduled interview and / or test if applicable.
City of Laredo is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / Pro Disabled and Veteran Employer. We welcome differences in the form of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, geography, socioeconomic status, age, politics, religion, philosophy, sexual orientation, or gender identity. All applicants who share this goal are encouraged to apply. Must be able to function in a principle-based organization that has a culture built on character and core values.