Downtown Maintenance Worker II

Under basic supervision, the Downtown Maintenance Worker II performs a variety of entry level duties to maintain outdoor grounds areas within the Main Street Program including but not limited to sidewalks, landscaped beds, planters, Deleon Plaza, City Hall, Victoria Public Library, and 700 Main Center.

• Mows, trims, and edges grass areas; collects trash and debris from grounds; blows off sidewalks and walkways; trims trees and bushes.
• Cleans, sanitizes, and restocks supplies in Deleon Plaza restroom to include soap and paper products.
• Empties trash receptacles and replaces can liners.
• Maintains various downtown plants; plants and transplants flowers, shrubs, trees, and other plant life; applies appropriate fertilizers and pesticides.
• Inspects work truck and equipment to ensure proper function and necessary tools for daily tasks; participates in maintaining landscaping tools and equipment.
• Maintains sprinklers and irrigation lines; repairs and replaces parts as needed.
• Performs basic maintenance and debris removal on downtown amenities such as park benches and tables, table umbrellas, trash receptables, tree lighting, brick pavers, sidewalk grate/gutters, public restroom fixtures, fountain, and performance pavilion fixtures.
• Prepares Deleon Plaza performance pavilion, gazebo, or streets for special events by providing barricades, additional trash receptables, adequate power, and a clean facility.
• Performs related duties as required or assigned.

Work is performed outdoors in downtown Victoria. Maintenance of facilities requires exposure to various weather conditions, hazardous chemicals, dangerous tools, equipment, and machinery, and potential exposure to infectious diseases. Must have the ability to work nights and weekends. May be required to traverse uneven surfaces and lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Some previous landscape or lawn maintenance experience preferred, OR an equivalent combination of education, training, experience.

Knowledge of:

• Applicable local, State, and Federal laws, codes, regulations, and ordinances.
• Work safety policies, procedures, and practices, including proper PPE.
• Chemical pesticide and herbicide application, use, and storage practices and procedures.
• Basic tool and equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.

Skill in:

• Working independently and as part of a team.
• Operating landscape maintenance tools and equipment.
• Organizing work and setting priorities to meet deadlines.
• Following written and verbal directions.
• Communicating effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Maintaining a positive and professional attitude.