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Maintenance Worker

Community Action Corporation of South Texas (CACOST)

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 17 Jul 2026

About the role

Responsive recruiter

General Summary

Responsible for providing maintenance and groundskeeping services as needed and/or assigned; assisting in a wide variety of maintenance activities; addressing immediate operational and/or safety concerns; and ensuring that tools, materials and vehicles are maintained in good working order and are available at job sites when needed. Responsible for the proper care and disposition of agency property and equipment.

Primary Responsibilities

Perform a wide range of semi-skilled and general maintenance tasks, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, lighting, and minor repairs, ensuring work is completed within established timeframes.
Conduct regular safety inspections of facilities and job sites; identify, report, and correct hazards; and ensure compliance with agency policies and OSHA/FEMA standards.
Track and document inspections, maintenance activities, and expenses; submit required reports, receipts, and documentation in a timely manner.
perform preventive maintenance on facilities, equipment, and vehicles to minimize downtime and reduce the risk of further issues.
Ensures that all work orders are processed and completed in a timely manner.
Responsible for the safe operation of all agency equipment.
Operate company vehicles to travel to and from services locations, ensuring proper setup, secure positioning, loading and unloading of cargo, and safe return to base operations.
Perform other duties as assigned by Facility Maintenance Manager to support transportation and operational needs.

Work Experience
Required

Two years of prior experience in facility maintenance.

Preferred

Understanding the six core competencies of risk management and the skills and ability to apply them in the non-profit environment.

Education/Certifications/Licensure
Required

High School diploma or GED
Valid Texas Driver’s License
Must pass background check

Skills
Required

The candidate must have strong organizational skills
Analytical ability to detect and resolve errors.

Physical Requirements

If a preliminary offer of employment is extended, a physical will be required before the offer can be accepted.

Light to medium duties include standing, walking, reaching, bending, talking for up to (8) hours a day. Requires ability to lift large and heavy equipment, parts, supplies, and boxes throughout shift. Must have ability to safely lift a minimum of 50 pounds without assistance and to push and pull up to 150 pounds with appropriate equipment. Requires significant demands on these physical requirements throughout the entire work shift and requires tasks to be performed in all types of weather conditions.

Welcome to Community Action Corporation of South Texas (CACOST)!

CACOST is a private non-profit organization established in 1971 and funded through federal, state and local grants. CACOST currently serves 16 counties via a wide variety of community programs and services. CACOST lives its mission each day, which is to continuously improve the lives of South Texans by providing high quality health care, education, housing and economic opportunities to reduce poverty through services and partnerships.

CACOST is looking for employees who are interested in accomplishing our mission, which can be both rewarding and challenging. We count on our employees to contribute directly to the growth and success of our agency. Because the quality of our staff is the key to our success, we carefully select our new employees. Apply today to join our CACOST family and take pride in being a member of our team.