Building Maintenance Assistant

The Building Maintenance Assistant will oversee the assigned activities toward maintaining assigned City buildings by using appropriate tools and material for building maintenance. The position earns competitive pay of $13.38/hr. The city provides great benefits and perks, including paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), life & ADD insurance, a retirement plan with a 7% employee contribution and a city match of 2 to 1, 100%-paid medical and 100%-paid dental with optional dependent coverage, workers compensation, and Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).

What You Will Do

As a Building Maintenance Assistant, you will spend your day maintaining repairs and general maintenance of city buildings, follow work schedule as assigned, including and related custodial chores as needed. Perform light maintenance and repairs using ladders and changing light bulbs, and report any safety hazards and damages in City buildings.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The city needs someone like you with skills in customer service, custodial materials, and you find genuine enjoyment in what you do! You will assist by securing buildings after working hours or as required, and assist in setting up for and breaking down decorations and equipment for special events.

Requirements

• High school diploma, G.E.D. or equivalency
• Community college, vocational business, technical, or correspondence school certificates are likely sources
• Educational Substitute: Related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• No experience required
• One (1) year of general carpentry, plumbing, repairs, and job training experience is preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
• Must have a current and valid class 'C' driver's license from the Texas Department of Public Safety

Benefits

• paid holidays
• paid time off (PTO)
• life & ADD insurance
• a retirement plan with a 7% employee contribution and a city match of 2 to 1
• 100%-paid medical
• 100%-paid dental with optional dependent coverage
• workers compensation
• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• employee assistance program (EAP)
• a healthy lifestyle program
• access to Active Edinburg fitness centers