Maintenance Worker, Senior, Electric Distribution

About the role

The purpose of this classification is to perform semi-skilled to skilled work functions associated with construction, maintenance, landscaping, and grounds-keeping of city infrastructure, utilities, facilities, and property. Positions in the Wastewater Department are subject to 24-hour call.

Responsibilities

• Performs skilled concrete finishing work to construct, install, repair road, drainage, and utility infrastructure.
• Performs semi-skilled work related to maintenance and repair of roadways.
• Performs various manual work functions associated with tree maintenance.
• Performs skilled maintenance work at municipal ball fields.
• Performs semi-skilled maintenance work to assist with the skilled repair of electrical, HVAC, utilities, and mechanical systems.
• Performs manual and physical work functions associated with construction, maintenance and repair of public roads and utility infrastructure.
• Performs manual work functions associated with routine maintenance and upkeep of public parks, grounds and facilities.
• Removes litter, debris, and deceased animals from municipal parks, recreational facilities, roadways, community centers, and other city property.
• Transports, loads and unloads various materials and equipment used in projects.
• Prepares facilities for meetings and related functions.
• Cleans public restrooms in parks and recreational facilities, shop and work areas and other city facilities.
• Operates a variety of power equipment, machinery and hand tools used in department projects and activities.
• Performs general maintenance tasks necessary to keep machinery, equipment and tools in operable condition.
• Responds to emergency calls during inclement weather or other emergency situations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred; supplemented by two (2) years of experience in construction and maintenance of public infrastructure, utilities, facilities, and property.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• May be required to obtain Flagging certification.
• Electric Distribution Department must obtain and maintain a valid Louisiana Class B commercial driver's license within six (6) months of employment.

Qualifications

• Supplemented by two (2) years of experience in construction and maintenance of public infrastructure, utilities, facilities, and property.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• May need to obtain Flagging certification.
• Must obtain a valid State of Louisiana Class D driver’s license within one (1) month of employment and maintain throughout employment for this classification.
• Electric Distribution Department must obtain and maintain a valid Louisiana Class B commercial driver's license within six (6) months of employment.

Skills

• Skilled concrete finishing work.
• Semi-skilled work related to maintenance and repair of roadways.
• Tree maintenance.
• Skilled maintenance work at municipal ball fields.
• Semi-skilled maintenance work to assist with the skilled repair of electrical, HVAC, utilities, and mechanical systems.
• Manual and physical work functions associated with construction, maintenance and repair of public roads and utility infrastructure.
• Routine maintenance and upkeep of public parks, grounds and facilities.
• Emergency response.
• General maintenance tasks.
• Power equipment operation.
• Communication and coordination.

Benefits

• Health care
• Dental
• Vision
• Retirement
• Deferred compensation plans
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Holidays
• Vacation
• Sick leave
• Wellness clinic

Pay

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Schedule

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