Senior Maintenance Worker

**ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCY** **Senior Maintenance Worker** **Lake Granbury** **SUMMARY OF POSITION:** **** The purpose of this position is to monitor, repair and maintain grounds and facilities as part of a team for the Brazos River Authority (BRA). This is accomplished by maintaining, repairing, cleaning, and renovating BRA facilities, parks, and equipment and providing routine grounds maintenance. This position performs building maintenance by painting, installing carpet, providing plumbing repairs and assisting with electrical repairs and installations; and performs grounds maintenance by cleaning and maintaining parks and restrooms; mowing; weed-eating; trimming trees; fertilizing; operating sprinkler systems; repairing cement and rock work fixtures; constructing and repairing fences, gates, picnic tables, awnings and buildings; completing welding and fabrication as needed on facilities and equipment; and using heavy equipment such as dump trucks, front end loaders, cranes, compressors, jack hammers, boats, and tractors to perform necessary maintenance and repairs. Other duties include assisting with dam operations, performing routine equipment maintenance, daily record keeping, interacting and providing customer service with other employees and any other duties as assigned. **REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:** Ability to recognize the meaning of common two or three syllable words; ability to perform the four basic arithmetic operations; ability to write simple sentences containing subject, verb, and object, and/or series of numbers, names, and addresses. The employee normally performs the duty assignment after receiving general instructions as to methods, procedures, and desired end results with some discretion when making selections among a few, easily identifiable choices. Assignment is reviewed upon completion. **REQUIRED EDUCATION & ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:** Work requires a level of education equivalent to four years of high school or equivalency. Work requires 4 years of experience or a combination of advanced education and work experience. **** **POSTING DATE** **:**September 21, 2017 Open until filled. **** **CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED**: A valid Texas Driver's License and good driving record are required. Commercial Driver's License; Welding Certification; Crane Operator Certification and/or Refrigerant Certification are preferred. **SALARY** **:** $16.01 to $20.41 per hour. This is a non-exempt position. **BRAZOS RIVER AUTHORITY, EOE** **:** The BRA was created by the Texas Legislature in 1929 and exists to develop, manage and protect the water resources of the Brazos River Basin. Today, BRA's staff develops and distributes water supplies, provides water and wastewater treatment, monitors water quality, and pursues water conservation through public education programs. The BRA is looking for dedicated individuals who are team and customer-focused, perform their jobs ethically and with integrity, are adaptable and embrace diversity, seek innovative and creative ways to conduct business, have a desire to grow with a great organization, and are committed to the mission and goals of the BRA.. **APPLICATION PROCEDURE**: All applicants, including employees, must submit an online Application for Employment by way of the Brazos River Authority Website at http://www.brazos.org. Click on Careers, then Employment Opportunities, then click **here** for a list of available positions, then click on the position to start the application process.