SEMI - SKILLED LABORER
City of Houston
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SEMI - SKILLED LABORER
City of Houston
Houston Public Works
Location
Houston, Texas, 77002
Salary
$1,387 - $1,504.80
per week
Type
Full-Time
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April 15, 2026
SES Pay Grade
Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900
Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This job involves performing basic maintenance and repairs on city structures, facilities, and equipment, such as cleaning, painting, carpentry, and operating tools, while ensuring a safe environment in Houston's public works department.
Workers may drive vehicles to job sites and handle miscellaneous tasks in outdoor conditions.
It's a good fit for someone with basic education, a few months of hands-on work experience, and the ability to handle physical labor in varying weather.
Key Requirements
- Ability to read, write, add, subtract, and follow oral or basic written instructions (equivalent to 9-11 years of schooling)
- Six months of working experience
- Valid Texas Class C driver's license and compliance with City of Houston driving policy
- Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting up to 80 pounds, climbing ladders, and working in awkward positions
- Tolerance for routine exposure to heat, cold, moisture, air pollution, chemicals, and minor physical risks like cuts or bruises
- Availability for various workdays and hours, subject to change
- Must pass random drug testing as a safety impact position
Full Job Description
Applications accepted from: All Persons Interested
Service line/Section: Transportation and Drainage Operations/ Ditch Maintenance
Reporting Location: 1700 E CrosstimbersWorkdays & Hours: Various*
*Subject to change
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Provides basic maintenance and repair to structures, facilities, and equipment to ensure a safe and clean environment. Performs basic maintenance and repairs to structures, facilities, and equipment, i.e., housekeeping activities, fabrication and installations, routine cleaning and servicing of vehicles, and cement mixing and preparation. Operates power and hand tool equipment. Performs painting, roofing, carpentry, and plumbing activities depending upon area. May operate vehicles to and from work locations. Performs additional miscellaneous assignments as required.
Provides basic maintenance and repair to structures, facilities, and equipment to ensure a safe and clean environment. Performs basic maintenance and repairs to structures, facilities, and equipment, i.e., housekeeping activities, fabrication and installations, routine cleaning and servicing of vehicles, and cement mixing and preparation. Operates power and hand tool equipment. Performs painting, roofing, carpentry, and plumbing activities depending upon area. May operate vehicles to and from work locations. Performs additional miscellaneous assignments as required.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Routine exposures to significant levels of heat, cold, moisture and air pollution. The position may involve periodic exposure to chemical substances and physical trauma of a minor nature such as cuts, bruises, and minor burns. This position involves considerable physical exertion, such as regular climbing of ladders, lifting of heavy objects (up to 80 pounds) on a highly request basis and /or assuming awkward positions for long periods of time.
This is a Department of Public Works Emergency Management position at the Tier I Level.
Requirements
EDUCATIONAL REQUIEREMENTS
Ability to read, write, add, subtract, and follow oral and/or basic written instructions as might normally be acquired through 9 to 11 years of formal schooling. No special knowledge of any subject area or technical field is required.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTSSix months of working experience are required.
LICENSE REQUIREMENTSMust have a valid Texas Class C driver's license and comply with the City of Houston's policy on driving.
Qualifications
**Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6. **
Additional Information
SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED: NoneHowever, the department may administer skills assessment test.
SAFETY IMPACT POSITION: YES
If YES, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.
SALARY INFORMATION
Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate’s qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.
Pay Grade - 6
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov.
To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting:
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm
or call 832-393-6020.
Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.
If you need special services or accommodations, call 832-393-6020. (TTY 7-1-1)
If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.
All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.
EOE - Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
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