Maintenance Worker (Grounds) in Corpus Christi, Texas at Port of Corpus Christi Authority

Port of Corpus Christi Authority
Job Title: Maintenance Worker (Grounds)

Salary: $41,683.20 - $59,155.20 Annually

Location: 400 Charles Zahn, Jr. Drive, Corpus Christi, TX

Job Type: Full-time

Job Number: 2026-00546

Department: Maintenance-Undistributed

Opening Date: 07/21/2026

Closing Date: 7/22/2026 11:59 PM Central

Description:Job Summary

Hiring Range: $41,683.20 - $52,918.32/Year. It is anticipated the hiring rate offered will be +/- the midpoint range depending on qualifications.

Port Corpus Christi Authority (PCCA) is currently seeking a dynamic individual to join our team! This position will assist with the long-term strategic mission of the PCCA and maintain physical structures, grounds and equipment, while providing support to the group supervisors and Maintenance Operations Manager.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assists in general and preventive maintenance of Port facilities in grounds-keeping and/or other related maintenance activities
• Mows lawns, trims shrubbery and cultivates flowers; keeps grounds clean and free of trash/debris
• Assists in dismantling grounds keeping equipment for pre-use checks
• Cleans and removes dust, dirt, grease and waste material from grounds keeping equipment
• Cleans work area, tools, and equipment
• Provides assistance to other employees to achieve maximum departmental efficiency
• Promotes safety awareness and environmental consciousness and complies with all applicable safety environmental procedures and regulations
• Maintains high-level of professionalism and integrity; promotes good employee relations
• Adheres to PCCA policy, promotes a culture cultivating PCCA SEAPORT values
• Drives vehicle to complete assigned tasks and, works requisite hours needed to fulfill position objectives
• CPR certified or the ability to become CPR certified within the first year of employment
• Tier 2 status designation

CANDIDATE PROFILE
The preferred candidate for this position should be an organized, thorough, and disciplined individual with a focus on maintaining optimal integrity in support of the PCCA. They must possess the following:

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) during course of employment
• Valid driver’s license

EXPERIENCE & JOB KNOWLEDGE

• Minimum one-year experience or acceptable equivalent experience
• Proven proficiency in speaking, reading and understanding English
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form
• Must possess considerable judgment to safely and efficiently operate and maintain equipment

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Proficiency in MS Office, including Word and Excel, Outlook and other related applications
• Ability to understand, interpret, and apply all PCCA policies, promotes and adheres to the SEAPORT values, state/federal laws
• Maintain good employee relations and encourages and fosters a helpful environment where teamwork prevails. Assists senior management and office staff where appropriate

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Ability to perform essential job functions, including but not limited to frequent standing, walking, sitting, speaking or hearing, typing and occasional reaching, stooping, kneeling, lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation
• Must be able to walk and stand on level and/or inclined, climb stairs, ramps, ladders and work stands. Must be able to crouch, crawl, grasp/handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbow/knee and reach above/below shoulders
• Ability to work in a general office environment, and on a work site with exposure to adverse weather conditions, fumes and /or air particulates, working in high precarious places, risk of electrical shock and moving mechanical parts, moderate noise levels and working at heights, ability to wear personnel protective equipment, including hard hat, steel toed footwear, eye and hearing protection when performing work functions
• Ability to stand adverse weather conditions, occasional fumes or airborne particles and risk of electrical shock
• Ability to operate mechanical and electrical equipment and light-weight highway vehicles and standard office equipment and to work the requisite hours to fulfill position objectives, including evenings and/or weekends, as needed

APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested and qualified candidates must apply online at www.portofcc.com on or before July 22, 2026, 11:59 PM CST.

If you are selected for a position with PCCA, your employment will be contingent upon submission to and successful completion of a drug test and alcohol screening as well as a verification of information and qualifications provided during the selection process.

As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, PCCA is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard for race, color, gender, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, military status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other protected group status.

Benefits:

PCCA employees are offered a comprehensive benefits package:

• Competitive salary paid bi-weekly
• Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS)
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan and Roth
• Low-cost, high quality benefit package including health, dental & vision insurance
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary life and AD&D, disability, supplemental, and pet insurance
• Virtual care telemedicine 24/7 with $0 copay (medical, mental health, dermatology, nutrition, neck & back care)
• Education Assistance Program (tuition reimbursement)
• 529 Education Savings Plan
• Passes to local venues, such as the Texas State Aquarium and the USS Lexington Museum
• Paid leave (vacation, sick, bereavement, jury duty, parental)
• Fourteen (14) paid holidays
• Employee assistance program, volunteer time off, referral program, and wellbeing benefits
• Salary commensurate with experience

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