Salary: $13.38 HourlyLocation : Weslaco, TXJob Type: Temporary Full-TimeJob Number: 2024-02336Department: PRECINCT #1Opening Date: 06/18/2024Closing Date: ContinuousWork Hours:: 7AM - 4PMStatus:: External AdvertisementOpen Positions:: 01Advertisement details and/or special instructions:: Temporary full-time position that will end on 11/30/2024.Grade:: 03General DescriptionPerforms entry-level maintenance and construction work. This is a responsible position that may involve minimal instruction or supervision. This is an unskilled manual labor position involved with maintenance of County roads and right-of-way, or servicing an operation such as brush collection, road patch work, and drainage clearing.Work may involve assisting in maintaining and repairing buildings, utility systems, and stationary equipment, and operating motorized equipment.Works under close supervision, with minimal latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Examples of Work PerformedRoad & BridgePerforms maintenance and construction duties including installing culvertsMay operate chainsaw to clear brush from right of wayMay drive County vehicle to haul materials to and from the worksiteTamps, packs and levels dirt, gravel or asphaltUses hand tools to dig ditches or holesLoads material, trash, brush, etc., onto truck; May sometime unload the sameMay replace tires on County vehiclesChecks daily construction schedule to keep appraised of materials needed on the jobRegular attendance is a mustAbility to work well with othersPerform other duties as assignedParksMaintains parks, swimming pool grounds, BBQ pits and playground equipment in park areasLoads material, trash, brush, etc., onto truck; may sometime unload the sameAssists in cleaning equipment, hand tools and truckMay perform minor repairs to the tools, equipment and truckActs as groundskeeper, involving lawn care, trims, cuts and prunes trees and shrubbery on county property and parks, using lawn mower, weed trimmer and chainsawMay apply pesticides as directedPulls weeds, digs flowerbeds and plants, flowers, etc. using gardening toolsCleans buildings and public restrooms, washes windows and empties trash cans, using brooms and cleaning suppliesMaintains and repairs wood parts of building, using carpenter tools. Assists in duties such as fence building, repair and paintingMaintains and repairs County building plumbing and electrical systems, including replacing worn or defective parts such as switches or fusesReplaces worn or damaged parts, such as hoses, wiring and belts in machines and equipment, such as truck and riding lawnmowersSanitation & LandfillFamiliarization with all duties of the attendants, maintenance I and truck drivers for the Sanitation DepartmentCheck daily operations at the citizen collection stations and reports to the Sanitation DirectorSchedules all work orders for truck operators and serves as dispatcher for the operationMobilizes heavy equipment as needed to maintain a hazard free environment at all citizen collection stations and recovery centersWorks closely with the Solid Waste Enforcement Officers for schedule clean-up campaignsFacilities ManagementPerforms maintenance and repair work such as plumbing, painting, electrical, steam, air conditioning, and mechanicalPerforms carpentry work such as the installation, alteration, repair, and maintenance of buildings, doors, windows, wood fixtures, and furniturePerforms gas and electric work such as welding, brazing, and soldering on ferrous and nonferrous metals to repair, maintain, or fabricate parts and equipmentPerforms inspections of equipment, operating machinery, systems, and building accessories and appliances to ensure proper maintenance and repairMaintains and repairs electrical outlets, control panels, switches, fixtures and accessories; replaces and reseats brushes on motors; and splices wires and cablesMay maintain records on work orders or projectsMay maintain a workshop for the repair, alteration, refinishing, and construction of furniture, fixtures, and equipment Education and ExperienceGraduation from a high school or equivalent (GED) Experience in construction, maintenance, and repair work preferredCertificates, Licenses and Registration:Must have a current valid Texas motor vehicle operator's licenseMust be able to be insured by the County's insurance carrierKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesMust have basic knowledge of hand tools associated with manual labor and the minor repair of the equipmentEmployee working in the installation of signs may use a jackhammer, pole-hole digger, hole-auger, air compressor, etc., but all employees will be trained on the job to handle such toolsAbility to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, maintenance instructions and procedure manualKnowledge of the repair, maintenance, and operation of buildings and electrical systemsBilingual (Spanish and English) with the ability to converse fluently in both languages preferredAbility to calculate figures and amounts such as simple addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in all units of measureAbility to solve simple and common sense problems and interpret simple instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule formAbility to understand, follow and give oral and written instructionsEmployee may be assigned other duties in addition to those listedDuties may change according to the changing needs of the CountyThe County of Hidalgo offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. For more information, please Click Here01 Did you graduate from a high school or obtain an equivalent (GED)?
02 Do you have experience in construction, maintenance, and repair work?
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