Maintenance Worker (Custodian) - Part Time

Under immediate supervision, is responsible for performing manual labor with a wide variety of construction and maintenance work.  Depending on area of assignment, may be responsible for providing laundry and repair/mending service to maintain table skirts and covers.  Exercises no supervision.

This position is an "unclassified" position and has no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission.  This position is likewise subject to at-will employment status and can be terminated at any time for any reason.

Work Location
Central Library; 600 Soledad, San Antonio, Texas 78205

Work Hours
Work schedule varies and is based on departmental needs; Saturday - Friday work week; evenings and weekends required.

• Utilizes maintenance equipment to perform maintenance duties which may include sweeping or cleaning streets, maintaining shrubs and flowers, clearing weeds and brush, mowing and trimming public areas, tree maintenance to include trimming/pruning, and performing custodial duties in public areas.
• Cleans, repairs, and replaces equipment at City parks and facilities.
• Prepares City facilities for various City events.
• Participates in the construction, maintenance, and repair of streets, City buildings, and facilities.
• Inspects equipment and reports any equipment in need of maintenance or repair.
• Operates tractor mower, dump truck, and other small equipment.
• Loads trucks with sand, gravel, or waste material using a hand shovel, lifting and carrying materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

• Formal or informal education or training that ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.
• One (1) year of experience in labor or maintenance.
• This position requires a valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License OR valid driver's license from another state with the ability to obtain a valid Texas Driver's License within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of custodial services, custodial equipment, and cleaning procedures.
• Knowledge of safety procedures in the workplace.

Applicant Information

• Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.
• Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks.  If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.
• Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.
• If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications, and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing.  Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.

• Knowledge of manual labor tasks.
• Knowledge of hazards and safety measures as they apply to the type of work being performed.
• Knowledge of methods, equipment, and materials as they relate to the type of work being performed.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Ability to learn basic laundering techniques, depending on area of assignment.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Ability to perform all physical requirements of the job, with or without accommodations.
• Working conditions are inside and outside with routine repeated exposure to temperature variations, damp/wet surfaces, hazardous materials, and dirty environment.

Salary : $18