This position is open until March 27, 2023 at 10 AM. 

Position Purpose

Performs a variety of semi-skilled maintenance work, and operates a variety of equipment in the process of maintaining the beaches and coastal resources of South Padre Island.

Essential Functions

• Maintains a variety of records relating to inspections and maintenance activity.
• Insures the proper maintenance of equipment and tools by cleaning and checking equipment and tools after use.
• Drives vehicles of various sizes and weights in the loading, hauling and unloading of various equipment, gravel, sand, seaweed or debris.
• Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.
• Performs required labor involved in construction and maintenance projects as part of a crew.
• Operates a variety of power construction and maintenance equipment.
• Removes debris or material from beach and bay side as needed by hand and/or equipment.
• Assist with sample collection and data processing.
• Performs preventative maintenance on all vehicles and tools used as required.
• Performs ongoing maintenance to beach walk-overs and access points.
• Performs carpentry work as required on projects.

Secondary Functions

• Assist City staff with enforcement of local ordinances by informing citizens and staff when issues arise.
• Provide backup to related positions, as assigned.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Capital and/or Fiscal Responsibility

• Responsible for adhering to all City of South Padre Island Purchasing Policies while performing purchasing tasks. 
• Responsible for the proper use of the issued Fuel Man card used to purchase gasoline for equipment and vehicles.

Credentials (minimum preferred)

• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Considerable knowledge of equipment, facilities, materials, methods and procedures used in maintenance, construction, carpentry, plumbing and repair activities.
• Skill in the operation of the listed tools and equipment.
• Ability to perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods of time while remaining safe.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments and the public.
• Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
• Ability to work after hours, weekends and holidays.

• Formal Education/Certification/Licenses

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.
• Valid State Driver’s License or the ability to obtain one.

• Prior Experience

• Two (2) years of increasingly responsible related experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience to be determined by the City.

• Language Requirements

• Bilingual:  Spanish and English preferred.

Tools and Equipment Used

Dump truck, pickup truck, utility truck, tamper, plate compactor, saws, pumps, air compressors, sanders, generators, common hand and power tools, push and riding mowers, shovels, wrenches, detection devices, mobile radio, telephone, and ditch witch.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms.  The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and smell.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to thirty (30) pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than one-hundred (100) pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of the job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and vibration.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately noisy. While performing the duties of this position the employee will be exposed to direct sunlight on a regular basis.

Selection Guidelines

Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests may be required.