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Title: 563 - Maintenance Worker II Crew Leader

Organization: BMetro

Department: BMetro Building Maintenance

Location: MMT

Rate of Pay: $16.51

Job Summary

The Maintenance Worker II Crew Leader is to ensure that all BUS facilities are being maintained and cleaned accordingly. Also assists in the collection and review of cleaning data to facilities and works directly under the supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor.

Competencies

• Safety Acumen
• Self-Leadership
• Customer Service
• Communication
• Self-Awareness
• Flexible
• Critical Thinking
• Trust
• Responsible
• Ethical

Key Functions/Knowledge/Skills

• Average skills; knowledge of commonly used work routines, rules, procedures, or operations; ability to use specialized equipment
• Performs landscaping maintenance such as trimming trees, mowing areas, clearing debris, picking up trash, and related activities.
• Responsible for maintenance of benches, shelters, and signs, to include repairs, painting, and related activities.
• Prepares new bus stops by adding sign post, benches, and other features as needed.
• Removes bus stop features such as sign posts, benches, and other features as needed.
• Performs cleaning of BUS fleet, including buses, vans, and administrative vehicles as needed.
• Performs general cleaning, such as mopping sweeping, and dusting of BUS facilities as needed.
• Uses a variety of tools and equipment, such as lawnmowers, saws, and shovels for the maintenance of BUS facilities.
• May perform carpentry work, such as constructing benches, building walls, and similar tasks.
• Performs other related work as required.

Minimum Education & Experience

High school graduation or GED plus two years of experience.

Special Certifications & Licenses

Valid Texas Driver’s License.

Independence & Judgement

Average judgment; must recognize and resolve problems, type of procedure to apply, where to refer call or correspondence without specified destination, when to change or sharpen blade on mower, whether there is a problem/malfunction with a piece of equipment that needs attention, etc.; may involve freedom in selection of work methods among approved routines, setting of priorities, or sequencing of tasks within established schedules.

Initiative & Ingenuity

Low chance for error because work is routine/repetitive/simple/reviewed carefully; standard procedures: not demanded to come up with creative solutions; refers anything unusual to supervisor.

Supervisory & Responsibility

Lead person in small work group; does not specifically assign work but is looked to for guidance.

Financial Responsibility

Does not deal with money.

Level & Frequency of Outside Contact

Infrequent or non-difficult contacts with other people inside and/or outside department; straightforward information exchange, etc.

Physical Demands

Mostly moderate and fairly steady active physical exertion; may require brief periods of heavy muscular exertion, such as standing, lifting, moving, pulling, pushing, etc. Ability to exert up to 35-50 lbs. of force occasionally to move objects.

Responsibility for Equipment & Property

Responsible for assigned equipment/property used outside of office; responsible for handing out to and retrieving property/equipment from employees and keeping inventory; use of agency vehicle.

Working Conditions

Must remain calm and efficiently follow procedure and process in emergency situations
Frequent exposure to outdoor elements; job often (several times per week).

Other Requirements

The City of Brownsville requires all employees to successfully pass a Drug & Alcohol and a physical examination and a Background Check.

ADA Requirements

The City of Brownsville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.

Benefits

The City of Brownsville offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support its employees' well-being and future. Employees participate in a robust retirement plan through the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) City to Employee Matching Ratio 2:1, with eligibility for retirement after 5 years of service at age 60 or 20 years of service at any age.

The City provides exceptional health benefits, including medical, dental, and life insurance plans for employees and their families, along with vision coverage for employees enrolled in health insurance through MetLife. Employees and their dependents can also access care at Frontier Clinic at no cost when covered by the City's health plan. Additionally, pet insurance is available as a voluntary benefit.

Employees have access to deferred compensation plans through Equitable and supplemental insurance options from AFLAC and Colonial Life. Full-time employees accrue 10 sick days and 15 vacation days annually.
The City offers parental leave concurrent with FMLA for eligible employees, longevity pay, and 100% tuition assistance up to $5,000 annually. Furthermore, Brownsville observes 14 holidays per year, plus two floating holidays, giving employees a balanced and rewarding work-life experience.
Starting in fiscal year 2025, employees will have access to flexible scheduling options as part of our commitment to work-life balance.

EEOC Statements

The City of Brownsville does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.