EXPO Maintenance Worker

SUMMARY

The Maintenance Worker performs a variety of preventative maintenance, repair and renovation activities to the property, buildings and equipment. Prepare and maintain rental property for events.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

This is non-supervisory position and non-exempt position. Reports to Expo Maintenance Supervisor.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Performs general maintenance including operating tractors, fork lifts, shredder, weed eaters and other equipment to maintain and upkeep the property grounds. Mow and trims grass, trim shrubs and trees, and performs other functions including picking up litter on grounds.
• Assist with minor plumbing, carpentry repairs and related tasks.
• Prepare and maintain rental property for events and follow with cleaning once events are completed.
• Assist with the preparation of activities including setting up portable panels.
• Operates pickup truck to transport materials to and from job sites and the collections and distribution of supplies.
• Performs general janitorial cleaning responsibilities as assigned.
• Regular and punctual attendance is required.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• On call for events as necessary.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER: The duties and responsibilities listed above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Requires general knowledge of the procedures, materials and equipment related to the plumbing and carpentry trades.
• Requires general knowledge of the occupational hazards of building trades work and the associated safety precautions.
• Requires skills in the use and care of a variety of hand and power tools necessary to perform plumbing, masonry, carpentry, mechanical, electrical, and woodworking tasks.
• Requires the ability to perform manual labor for extended periods of time as required by work assignments.
• Requires the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments and the diversity of the public during events.
• Requires the ability to be accountable for inventory/property management.
• Requires the ability to use small office equipment, including copy machines or multi-line telephone systems.
• Requires the ability to use and repair small/light equipment, such as power tools.
• Requires the ability to use and repair medium equipment and machinery.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES & REGISTRATIONS

• Valid Texas driver's license required.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Maintain a safe driving record throughout employment.
• Must be insurable with the County insurance carrier.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to stoop, push, pull, walk, stand, drive and lift up to 100 pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Works in all kinds of indoor and outdoor environments, including inclement weather (heat, cold, and wet).
• May be exposed to dust, extreme noise and/or potentially hazardous chemical conditions.
• This position requires availability to address emergencies during nonstandard work week hours, including holidays and weekends.
• Work reporting location may be anywhere within Washington County

SELECTION GUIDELINES

• A formal Washington County application (resumes alone are not sufficient) must be received before the position is closed. Positions are open until filled, subject to close at any time after five business days. The Human Resources Department is located at the Washington County Courthouse Annex, 105 W. Main Street, Suite 101, Brenham, Texas 77833.
• Washington County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department. As appropriate and under policy final selection recommendation will be made to the Washington County Commissioners’ Court by the selection committee or hiring authority. Formal appointment approval by the Washington County Commissioners’ Court may be required as established in policy.
• A review of education/experience; appropriate testing and interviews may be required. Oral interview(s), background check, physical agility, drug screening and pre‑employment medical examination may be required as appropriate or under policy.
• Employment is contingent on passing post-offer, pre-employment, reasonable suspicion and/or periodic drug, criminal background investigations, and motor vehicle record reports as appropriate under policy.
• This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer (Washington County) and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. The employee further understands, and accepts, that this position falls under the provision of an “At Will” employment relationship, and under no circumstances is this a contract for employment.

Washington County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Employment is contingent on passing post-offer, pre-employment, reasonable suspicion and/or periodic drug, criminal background investigations, and motor vehicle record reports as appropriate under policy.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.46 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evenings as needed
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Nights as needed
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18