Maintenance Worker - Landscape

Salary : $16.23 - $19.48 HourlyLocation : New Braunfels, TXJob Type : Full TimeJob Number : 00833Department : PUBLIC WORKSDivision : Facilities MaintenanceOpening Date : 01 / 08 / 2025Closing Date : 1 / 29 / 2025 5 : 00 PM CentralJob SummaryWelcome, 'ist das Leben schön!' (Life is good!) At the City of New Braunfels, we seek out people ready to serve the community, plan for the future, and preserve our well-renowned natural beauty. Our five Core Values serve as a cornerstone of our work : Integrity, Service, Visionary Leadership, Stewardship of Resources, and Cultural Heritage. Do our values speak to you?What we're looking for : A motivated individual to join the Public Works Department. You will continue to successfully serve the current and future needs of the New Braunfels community. Under general supervision, performs general labor and maintenance of City facilities landscaping and infrastructure in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures.Benefits & Total Rewards : Our City team members are our most valuable asset! We offer Total Rewards when you join our team.Competitive medical, dental and vision insurance2 : 1 match on retirement contributionPaid volunteer time off - 16 hours per yearVacation accrual starts at date of hire - up to 120 hours annually your first yearGet paid to stay - longevity pay on top of your regular pay after one full year Tuition reimbursement programBilingual pay offeredKeep learning - professional and personal development training availablePrimary Duties and Responsibilities The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties. Operates a variety of specialized equipment and performs manual labor tasks in order to maintain grounds and landscaping at City facilities as assigned.Operates and maintains vehicles, tools and equipment including but not limited to hand tools, commercial mower (rotary and reel), weed eater, blower, chain saw, pickup truck, trailers, utility vehicles, tractors and other grounds and landscape related equipment in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures. Performs maintenance activities on the exterior of City facilities, buildings and sidewalks and reports problems requiring additional attention.Assists in the planting, watering, mowing, weeding, trimming and renovation of turf and landscaping.Recognizes, avoids, and reports unsafe acts, conditions, accidents and injuries.Performs other duties as assigned or required. Education, Experience, Licenses and Certifications Your experience that matters most for this role : Education and Experience : High School diploma or GED equivalent, AND one year of general maintenance or landscaping experience.Required Licenses or Certifications : Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License. Knowledge, Skills and Other Requirements Required Knowledge of : Basic tools and equipment used in grounds and landscape maintenance.City safety rules and regulations, occupational hazards and safety precautions.Required Skill in : Safe and efficient operation and maintenance of tools and equipment according to standard operating and safety procedures.Effective communication skills for positive relationships with employees, patrons, and the general public.Physical Demands / Work Environment : Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions and involves standing, walking, kneeling and bending for extended periods of time, with exposure to hazardous equipment and low to no light conditions, requires constant physical efforts for extended periods, and ability to safely lift, carry and move items weighing up to eighty (80) pounds.May be required to work immediately before, during or after an emergency or disaster. NOTE : This position is designated safety and / or security sensitive.The City of New Braunfels offers a cost effective comprehensive benefits package to all full-time employees. Some of our benefits are also available to our part-time regular employees. To learn more about our compensation and benefits, please visit our page.01 Are you at least 18 years old? Yes No 02 Are you willing to work outdoors in various weather conditions? Yes No 03 Do you have a valid Texas driver's license? 04 Do you have a high school diploma or GED? Yes No 05 Tell us about your most significant accomplishment in your last position? 06 Describe a time that you disagreed with the objectives of a team that you were a part of. How did you handle this? 07 Can you interact with people on an upbeat and friendly basis, regardless of circumstances? Please explain with an example(s). Required Question

Salary : $16 - $19