Service Technician

About the role

Primary Objective: To perform various types of manual labor, semi‑skilled, or skilled work in the maintenance of the City's municipal buildings, parks, right of way, streets, and storm sewers.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance and repair of building structure, exterior and envelope
• Inspect, perform routine maintenance and repair of building mechanical systems
• Maintenance and repair of doors, door hardware and closers
• Maintenance and repair of plumbing systems and related fixtures (faucets, flush valves, drains)
• Report deficiencies in building systems and components to supervisor as appropriate
• Maintains a clean and organized shop and monitors and cleans building mechanical areas
• Snow removal from stairs, doorway, and sidewalks using shovels and powered equipment
• Maintenance and repair of flooring of all kinds (wood, tile, carpet, and stone)
• Remodels including wall demolition, construction, flooring, and painting
• Installation and repair of modular office furniture
• Operates, inspects, and maintains equipment and tools utilized by the Maintenance Division as assigned; provide routine service maintenance where needed (grease, oil, gas, etc.)
• Keeps shop area free of obstacles and in a state of orderliness
• Performs city cemetery maintenance, landscaping, construction, and repair work; provides assistance to service attendants, mortuary directors, and families as needed; installs and maintains grave markers and monuments
• When directed, assists in winter and summer maintenance duties in any of the five sections of the Public Works Maintenance Divisions and/or any other Public Works Departments
• Keeps assigned supervisor informed of important developments concerning assigned functions
• Responsible to work overtime, shift changes, and be on call as necessary or assigned
• When directed, coordinates with City vendors and contractors
• Adheres to and keeps current on safety rules and procedures, and any work rules and policies that pertain to the Public Works Maintenance Division
• Performs job responsibilities in climatic extremes, in confined spaces, and/or from aerial lift equipment
• Demonstrates positive and professional attitude toward job assignments and tasks to be performed
• Demonstrates personal initiative and effective use of City resources, time, and seasonal staff to provide excellent service to the public
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as apparent or assigned

This position may provide intermittent job site instructions to contract personnel or seasonal employees.

Skills

• Good mechanical aptitude – ability to readily learn to operate small hand tools and minor equipment such as saws, trimmers, riding mowers, and hydraulic, electrical, pneumatic equipment
• Ability to read, understand, and follow written and oral instructions including safety rules
• Ability to perform routine repair and maintenance tasks
• Ability to work independently with a minimum of supervision
• Ability to work overtime, shift changes, including evenings and weekends, holidays, and be on call as necessary or assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications
  • High school graduate or equivalent
  • One year of related experience
  • Possess a valid driver's license