The City of San Antonio is looking to fill multiple positions Citywide. Applications from this posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies within the following departments: Alamodome and Convention Facilities, Aviation, Building and Equipment Services, City Center Development, Development Services, Police, Pre-K 4 SA, Public Works, and Solid Waste Management.Under immediate supervision, this position is responsible for performing manual labor with a wide variety of construction, maintenance, sanitation, and custodial work. Exercises no supervision.
Work LocationWill vary based on the assigned department.
Work ScheduleAll schedules are subject to seasonal and rotating adjustments, including days, evenings, and weekends depending on department and business needs. Shifts and workdays are subject to change to accommodate evening coverage, rotating weekends, and holiday shiftwork, as dictated by business needs.- Utilizes maintenance equipment to perform maintenance duties which may include sweeping or cleaning streets, maintaining shrubs and flowers, clearing weeds and brush, mowing, and trimming public areas, tree maintenance to include trimming/pruning, and performing custodial duties in public areas.
- Cleans, repairs, and replaces equipment at City parks and facilities.
- Prepares City facilities for various City events.
- Participates in the construction, maintenance, and repair of streets, City buildings, and facilities.
- Inspects equipment and reports any equipment in need of maintenance or repair.
- Operates tractor mower, dump truck, and other small equipment.
- Loads trucks with sand, gravel, or waste material using a hand shovel and lifts and carries materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.
Department SpecificAlamodome & Convention Facilities
- Moves, sets-up, and takes down tables, chairs, risers, and other related fixtures and equipment.
- Periodically strips old wax and re-waxes floors using proper equipment and materials.
- Prepares event area to include checking restrooms and ensuring cleanliness, as needed.
- May be responsible for providing laundry and repair/mending service to maintain table skirts and covers.
Aviation - Performs custodial work in the terminals and city office buildings around the airport campus.
- Removes Litter and debris from airport.
- May operate truck, utility vehicle, mower, hand tools, and other small equipment.
Building & Equipment Services
- Performs custodial duties in city owned facilities to include sweeping and mopping floors, cleaning offices and common areas, cleaning restrooms, and preventive maintenance floorcare.
- Prepares City facilities for various City events.
Center City Developoment Office
- Performs janitorial and custodial duties in city owned parking garages to include sweeping and mopping floors, cleaning offices and common areas, cleaning restrooms.
- Picks up/removes litter and debris from city parking garages and parking lots.
Development Services
- Removes graffiti from both public and private infrastructure throughout the City of San Antonio.
- Uses pressure washing and painting (includes use of chemicals).
- Daily contact with citizens to discuss graffiti.
Other Custodial Positions
- Formal or informal education or training that ensures the ability to
read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance - One (1) year of experience in labor or maintenance
- Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License
DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC: Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License not required
for the following positions:
o Health
o Human Services
o Library
o PreK 4 SA
o Solid Waste Management - Brush division
DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC:
Aviation
- Must pass a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Security Threat Assessment and a Criminal History Records check upon employment.
- Must maintain federally mandated security clearance required to work at an airport at all times.
Building & Equipment Services
- Applicants for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, the following will result in being disqualified for this position: Felony Convictions, Felony Deferred Adjudication, Class A & B Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication, Class B Misdemeanor Convictions, an Open Arrest for Any Criminal Offense (Felony or Misdemeanor), and Family Violence Convictions.
Preferred Qualifications- High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) certificate.
- Ability to read and write English.
Applicant Information- If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications, and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.
- Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.
- Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.
- Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.
- Knowledge of manual labor tasks.
- Knowledge of hazards and safety measures as they apply to the type of work being performed.
- Knowledge of methods, equipment, and materials as they relate to the type of work being performed.
- Ability to understand and follow instructions.
- Ability to learn basic laundering techniques, depending on area of assignment.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
- Ability to perform all physical requirements of the job, with or without accommodations.
- Working conditions are inside and outside with routine repeated exposure to temperature variations, damp/wet surfaces, hazardous materials, and dirty environment.
