City of Freeport Texas
Public Works Maintenance Tech I
Department:
Public Works
Rate Class:
Non-Exempt
Reports To:
Public Works Director
Shift:
7:30 AM – 4:30 PM, M‑F (Non‑standard hours may be required)
Job Summary:
Under the direction of the Department Supervisor, provides highly skilled technical assistance to assigned areas of responsibility and performs related work as required.
Responsibilities
Grounds Maintenance
– Includes parks, playground areas, public spaces, street medians, landscaping, street trees, trails, and related structures.
Street Maintenance
– Includes street pavement, storm drainage, sidewalk maintenance and repair, pavement legends/striping, public signage, street sweeping, and graffiti abatement.
Facilities Maintenance
– Includes all city owned facilities, trailers, and parking equipment.
Minimum Qualifications Required:
Licenses / Certifications:
Texas Driver’s License (or the ability to obtain one within 90 days of hire) and a safe driving record.
Experience:
Minimum 2 years of maintenance experience in streets, drainage, parks/grounds, or building maintenance.
Preferred:
Education:
High school diploma or GED.
Heavy Equipment Operator Certification (preferred).
Electrical, plumbing, and/or HVAC licenses (preferred).
Safety training certifications (preferred).
Essential Functions & Duties
Provides labor in assigned areas of responsibility.
Supports daily operations of the Public Works Department.
Conducts maintenance and repairs using equipment.
Maintains safe working conditions for the workforce and public.
Contributes to work‑site actions to ensure safety rules and regulations are followed.
Reports problems, emergency situations, and unsafe acts to the supervisor.
Responds to emergency maintenance requests during normal hours and after hours.
Maintains a cell phone for city use.
Represents the City professionally in interactions with the public and governmental agencies.
Collects necessary materials, tools, and equipment before arriving on the job site.
Works closely with Public Works Management team to provide coordinated service delivery.
Ensures all equipment and machinery is fueled for emergencies.
Maintains daily work activity logs.
Responsible for emergency call‑out.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Skills & Abilities
Completing maintenance work orders.
Following directions of supervisors.
Analyzing problems, evaluating alternatives, and making creative recommendations.
Reading and interpreting plans, specifications, and guidelines.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
Maintaining accurate records and preparing clear reports and correspondence.
Promoting safe work practices.
Knowledge of
Principles, practices, methods, and materials for municipal maintenance projects.
Street, facility, park, horticulture, and equipment maintenance techniques.
Safety practices related to the line of work.
Applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
Physical and Mental Requirements Physical:
Routine physical effort, lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying objects up to 50 lbs.; frequent walking, standing, crouching, crawling, fine dexterity; operation of heavy and motorized equipment; visual and audible awareness; ability to work in adverse weather.
Mental:
Ability to work well with others and the public; multitask, work under time constraints, problem‑solve, prioritize; maintain confidentiality and resolve conflicts; independent judgment.
Additional Requirements Must pass a drug analysis test, physical examination, and a background check.
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Public Works
Rate Class:
Non-Exempt
Reports To:
Public Works Director
Shift:
7:30 AM – 4:30 PM, M‑F (Non‑standard hours may be required)
Job Summary:
Under the direction of the Department Supervisor, provides highly skilled technical assistance to assigned areas of responsibility and performs related work as required.
Responsibilities
Grounds Maintenance
– Includes parks, playground areas, public spaces, street medians, landscaping, street trees, trails, and related structures.
Street Maintenance
– Includes street pavement, storm drainage, sidewalk maintenance and repair, pavement legends/striping, public signage, street sweeping, and graffiti abatement.
Facilities Maintenance
– Includes all city owned facilities, trailers, and parking equipment.
Minimum Qualifications Required:
Licenses / Certifications:
Texas Driver’s License (or the ability to obtain one within 90 days of hire) and a safe driving record.
Experience:
Minimum 2 years of maintenance experience in streets, drainage, parks/grounds, or building maintenance.
Preferred:
Education:
High school diploma or GED.
Heavy Equipment Operator Certification (preferred).
Electrical, plumbing, and/or HVAC licenses (preferred).
Safety training certifications (preferred).
Essential Functions & Duties
Provides labor in assigned areas of responsibility.
Supports daily operations of the Public Works Department.
Conducts maintenance and repairs using equipment.
Maintains safe working conditions for the workforce and public.
Contributes to work‑site actions to ensure safety rules and regulations are followed.
Reports problems, emergency situations, and unsafe acts to the supervisor.
Responds to emergency maintenance requests during normal hours and after hours.
Maintains a cell phone for city use.
Represents the City professionally in interactions with the public and governmental agencies.
Collects necessary materials, tools, and equipment before arriving on the job site.
Works closely with Public Works Management team to provide coordinated service delivery.
Ensures all equipment and machinery is fueled for emergencies.
Maintains daily work activity logs.
Responsible for emergency call‑out.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Skills & Abilities
Completing maintenance work orders.
Following directions of supervisors.
Analyzing problems, evaluating alternatives, and making creative recommendations.
Reading and interpreting plans, specifications, and guidelines.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
Maintaining accurate records and preparing clear reports and correspondence.
Promoting safe work practices.
Knowledge of
Principles, practices, methods, and materials for municipal maintenance projects.
Street, facility, park, horticulture, and equipment maintenance techniques.
Safety practices related to the line of work.
Applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
Physical and Mental Requirements Physical:
Routine physical effort, lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying objects up to 50 lbs.; frequent walking, standing, crouching, crawling, fine dexterity; operation of heavy and motorized equipment; visual and audible awareness; ability to work in adverse weather.
Mental:
Ability to work well with others and the public; multitask, work under time constraints, problem‑solve, prioritize; maintain confidentiality and resolve conflicts; independent judgment.
Additional Requirements Must pass a drug analysis test, physical examination, and a background check.
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