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Texas Department of Transportation

TX · On-site

$57K - $93K/yr

Position Information TxDOT's San Angelo District is looking for a Maintenance Section Assistant in the Sterling City Maintenance Office. This is a leadership position in the maintenance section and ...

City of Newcastle

Maintenance Technician

Renton, WA · On-site

$64K - $80K/yr

Be the hero our city needs. Tackle a variety of maintenance tasks including fixing pavements, maintaining signs, and ensuring our green spaces look great. Get hands-on with everything from cleaning ...

Bee Cave, City of (TX)

Maintenance Technician

Austin, TX · On-site

$42K - $57K/yr

Description GENERAL PURPOSE Serves as a friendly City agent interfacing daily with the public while maintaining City parks and trails to the highest of standards. Routinely maintains the appearance ...

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How much do city maintenance jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 2, 2026, the average hourly pay for city maintenance in the United States is $31.57, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $23.08 and $38.22 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a city maintenance worker do?

A city maintenance worker is responsible for keeping public spaces, streets, parks, and city-owned buildings clean, safe, and in good repair. Their duties often include repairing roads and sidewalks, maintaining landscaping, removing litter, and ensuring playgrounds and recreational facilities are safe for public use. They may also handle minor plumbing, electrical, or carpentry work as needed. City maintenance workers play a crucial role in maintaining the functionality and appearance of a city's infrastructure.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a city maintenance worker?

To thrive as a City Maintenance Worker, you need basic mechanical skills, knowledge of maintenance procedures, and a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with power tools, heavy equipment, and facility management systems is typically required, and certifications such as a commercial driver's license (CDL) can be advantageous. Strong problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills help workers address issues efficiently and interact with the public and colleagues. These skills ensure safe, effective maintenance of city infrastructure, which is crucial for public safety and city operations.

What are some common challenges faced by city maintenance workers and how are they typically addressed?

City Maintenance workers often face challenges such as working outdoors in varying weather conditions, responding to emergency repairs, and managing a wide variety of tasks from street repair to park upkeep. These challenges are typically addressed through comprehensive safety training, clear communication channels, and cross-training team members to handle multiple duties. The role requires adaptability and teamwork, as workers often collaborate with other departments and must prioritize tasks based on city needs and resources.

What is the difference between City Maintenance vs City Sanitation Worker?

AspectCity MaintenanceCity Sanitation Worker
Primary ResponsibilitiesMaintaining public infrastructure, roads, parks, and facilitiesCollecting and disposing of waste, cleaning streets and public areas
Required CertificationsPossibly a general maintenance or trade licenseOften requires sanitation or waste management certifications
Work EnvironmentOutdoor, involving repairs and upkeep of infrastructureOutdoor, focused on cleaning and waste removal
Employer & Industry UsageMunicipal public works departmentsCity sanitation or waste management departments

While both roles serve the public sector and work outdoors, City Maintenance focuses on infrastructure upkeep, whereas City Sanitation Workers specialize in waste collection and sanitation services. Understanding these differences helps job seekers find the right position aligned with their skills and interests.

How much do city maintenance workers make?

City maintenance workers typically earn a median annual salary ranging from $30,000 to $50,000, depending on location, experience, and specific duties. They often require physical stamina and may need certifications for specialized equipment or tasks.

What do city maintenance workers do for the city?

City maintenance workers perform tasks such as repairing roads, maintaining public facilities, trimming trees, and ensuring cleanliness in public spaces. They often operate tools and equipment, follow safety protocols, and work on scheduled or emergency repairs to keep the city safe and functional.
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Infographic showing various City Maintenance job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 83% Full Time, 14% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $65,662 per year, or $31.6 per hour.

City Maintenance Worker

City of North Las Vegas

North Las Vegas, NV • On-site

$23.23/hr

Full-time, Part-time

Re-posted 13 days ago

City Of North Las Vegas rating

8.8

Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

Based on 7 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

150th of 854 rated public administrative organizations

Job description

Serve your community. Make a difference. Grow your career. MEANINGFUL WORK awaits you here at the City of North Las Vegas. We serve one of the largest culturally diverse cities in the nation and our community continues to grow! If you value Accountability, Communication, Collaboration, Innovation, and Dedication then you are just the person we are looking for!
A City Maintenance Worker is an essential member of our team and we invite you to apply and help contribute to the City's growing success! Please thoroughly review the information and selection process outlined below this announcement.
NOTICE OF LIMITED APPLICATIONS
This posting is limited to the first 100 applications received. When that number is reached the posting will be automatically removed without notice.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate is a physically fit, dependable, and highly skilled in maintenance, construction, and landscaping. They take pride in keeping public spaces clean and well-maintained, demonstrating strong work ethic, teamwork, and endurance. They have experience removing litter, debris, and waste from roadsides, parks, and recreational areas, as well as clearing overgrown or unauthorized vegetation. Proficient in using hand tools, power tools, and light machinery, they follow strict safety protocols and adapt to physically demanding tasks in various weather conditions.
This posting will create a non-probationary internal Teamster eligibility list and fill one vacancy for this classification. The current vacancy is in the Public Works department. The internal Teamster eligibility list will be utilized to fill vacancies for this classification, for up to one hundred and eighty (180) days. Non-probationary Teamster team members successfully completing the selection process will be placed on the internal Teamster eligibility list. All other team members including part-time/temporary employees along with external candidates may apply for this recruitment. These individuals may be considered after the appropriate recruitment process of the collective bargaining agreement has been followed. If the vacancy is not filled through promotion by a full-time non-probationary Teamster team members, the next opportunity for placement will be to hire qualified part-time/temporary employees and external candidates.
Please thoroughly review the information and selection process outlined below this announcement.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION!
  • Submit a Complete Application - For your application to be considered, you MUST fully complete an online application by providing sufficient information to demonstrate how you meet the minimum and any preferred qualifications, attach any documents as necessary, and answer ALL questions. Select "Apply for Job" at the top of this announcement and click "SUBMIT" at the end of your application.
  • Pay Considerations - The starting hourly pay for this position is $23.23. The selected candidate for this position will start at the beginning of the salary range, no exceptions. Existing employees will receive increases as outlined by their bargaining agreement.
  • Work Schedule - This position is scheduled to work 4 days per week, 9 hours per day, (36 hour work week) Monday through Thursday or Tuesday through Friday, 5:30am to 3:00pm.
  • Environment - Working mostly outdoors in an environment with exposure to all typical weather conditions, including travel from site to site, around high speed traffic, and indoors within various building facilities. Hazards include: exposure to sharp objects, moving objects, vehicles, dust, noise, vibration, grease, smoke, fumes, gases, uneven and slippery surfaces, cramped quarters, working at heights, biological waste, sewer hazards, toxic and caustic chemicals, inclement weather condition and electrical shock.

THE ROLE
Performs unskilled and semi-skilled work in construction, maintenance of asphalt / concrete, parks, and related service activities; litter and homeless abatement.
The full job description can be found by clicking the link: City Maintenance Worker
Check out some of our benefits here: CNLV Benefits
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
  • High school diploma.
  • One year of progressively responsible experience performing general field maintenance work.
  • Equivalency: May substitute a combination of equivalent education and experience. The city assesses 1 year of fulltime experience as equivalent to one year of education.
  • G.E.D. may be substituted for high school diploma.

Licenses and Certifications
  • Must possess a valid State of Nevada driver's license at time of hire and maintain a satisfactory motor vehicle record for the duration of employment.

Must obtain and maintain a valid:
  • Nevada Department of Transportation, Flagger Certification within 12 (twelve) months of appointment to position. Failure to obtain and maintain this certification will result in non-confirmation of appointment.
  • IMSA or ATSSA Work Zone Safety Certification within 12 (twelve) months of appointment to position. Failure to obtain and maintain this certification will result in non-confirmation of appointment.
  • Complete an OSHA-10 course in construction industry safety and health hazard recognition and prevention, developed by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration of the U.S. Department of Labor. Completion card must be continuously maintained while employed in this classification. Failure to complete and maintain the course within six (6) months of hire will result in non-confirmation of appointment.

SELECTION PROCESS
  1. Complete Online Application - Interested candidates MUST submit a completed application through the City's application system. Evaluation of meeting requirements will be made solely on information provided on the application and any required attachments.
  2. The selection process will begin with a screening of the application/resume - The best qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the assessment process. The selection process will include (dates to be determined).
  3. Personnel File Review - Pass/Fail, Minimum passing score is 75%- All current employees seeking internal positions will undergo a personnel file review. The personnel file review includes a current employment status check (probationary/qualifying periods), and a review of active discipline and most recent performance evaluation. Employees with a rating that does not meet minimum standards may be disqualified from this recruitment process.
  4. Oral Panel Interview - Weighted 100%, Passing Score 70%
  5. Pre-Employment Screening - Selected candidates for this position are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes but is not limited to local & state criminal history check; federal criminal history check via submission of fingerprints; and drug screening. *IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Background check processing may take 2 to 3 months to complete.
  6. Selection/Offers -

Note: Subsequent vacancies during the life of the internal eligibility list may require participation in an additional selection interview. The selection interview will be weighted 100%, requiring a passing score of 70% in order to be considered for the subsequent position vacancy.
The selection process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. It is the responsibility of the candidate requiring accommodation to contact the Human Resources Department (preferably in writing) at the time of application.
QUESTIONS?
For questions about this position or the selection process, please contact:
Byron Moreno | Talent Acquisition Partner
Email: Morenob@cityofnorthlasvegas.com

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