MAINTENANCE WORKER
Summary
This is the advanced level of building and grounds maintenance. Positions at this level are distinguished by the level of responsibility assumed and the complexity of duties assigned.
The Role
Positions in this class require leadership and participation in a variety of maintenance work related to the assigned area. Assignments may include the occasional operation of trucks and other automotive or construction equipment incidental to regular duties.
Essential Functions
Repair and Maintenance Testing Assistance
Perform semiskilled duties in several trades in the construction, alteration, maintenance, and repair of municipal public works buildings, parks, and similar facilities.
Act as a crew leader on a crew working independently from the direct supervision of a crew leader in carrying out such duties.
Participate in cleaning the job site, removal of refuse and debris, cutting and removal of foliage.
May work evenings and weekends as required by staffing shortages or emergency conditions.
Additional Essential Functions
Secure and partition off work areas with traffic signs, cones and barricades; flag and direct traffic around work areas.
Clear drainage channels of refuse and debris, clean road shoulders.
Saw and jackhammer paved surfaces to perform necessary repairs, set forms for concrete, finish concrete and pull forms.
Tar road surface to be repaired and tack edges, prepare and shovel mix into repair area and rake patch for rolling.
Maintain street right-of-way and medians, remove litter and cut grass.
Clean City street, gutters and alleyways along assigned routes.
Assist maintenance staff engaged in a variety of water maintenance/distribution and water and sewer meter maintenance activities.
Excavate, inspect, flush, clean, and repair water mains, lines and services; assist with making taps for new services.
Install, repair and replace manholes, fire hydrants, valves, meters and meter vaults and boxes.
Test, disassemble, clean, and repair of commercial and residential water meters; replace worn or faulty parts.
Disconnect water service and plugging or pulling water meters for delinquent bills.
Ensure pumps are running properly, repair pumps as needed.
Oversee and assist maintenance staff engaged in a variety of sewer maintenance activities.
Lead and participate in a variety of maintenance work related to assigned area, provide training to new employees.
Operate hand and power tools including air compressor, chain saw, weed eater, riding and push lawn mowers, paint machine and floor buffer.
Identify equipment needs for each assigned project; pick-up and deliver equipment to and from work sites.
The person in this position must be able to conduct general vehicle maintenance to include: checking all fluid levels, tire air pressure, refueling and general cleaning.
Supervisory Responsibilities
No supervisory responsibilities are required.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited high school or GED
Three (3) years experience in building maintenance or related field.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics
Knowledge of mathematics through general math.
Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
A working knowledge of the occupational hazards involved in the work and proper safety precautions for the safe performance of the job.
Maintain a personal physical condition appropriate for the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities.