Building and Grounds Maintenance Operator - PT (Career Fair)

City of Tuscaloosa, AL • Tuscaloosa, AL

68d

About The Position

The purpose of this classification is to perform work functions associated with maintaining city parks, buildings, grounds, landscaping, and building maintenance. The following duties are normal for this classification. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned. Specific duties listed may not be required for all positions within this classification, but are determined by the normal requirements for the particular position.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Two years of experience in general landscaping, construction, and/or maintenance work preferred.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• This job classification is considered to be safety-sensitive and is subject to pre-employment and random drug screens.

Responsibilities

• Performs manual work functions associated with groundskeeping and maintenance tasks, specifically: planting, fertilizing, watering, mowing, edging, raking, trimming or weeding landscaped areas; removing trash/branches from grounds; cleaning/sweeping walkways and parking lots; digging holes/trenches, and maintaining sprinkler system.
• Performs construction, maintenance and repair to buildings, equipment and tools, specifically: cleaning, painting, light carpentry, trash disposal, replacing light bulbs, and paper products.
• Performs housekeeping tasks, specifically: cleaning/maintaining restrooms, cleaning shop areas, sweeping parking lots/walkways, emptying trash containers, vacuuming, sweeping, mopping or waxing floor surfaces, dusting furniture, and cleaning windows.
• Operates/maintains various machinery, equipment and tools used in maintenance activities, specifically: service trucks, tractors, mowers, bush hogs, weed eaters, blowers, sprayers, hoes, shovels, rakes, chainsaws, edgers, carpenter's tools, and cleaning tools/supplies.
• Inspects all equipment to ensure safe and proper operating condition prior to use; inventories equipment, materials, and supplies; ensures tools and equipment remain clean and in good working order.
• Performs preventative maintenance tasks, specifically: cleaning and servicing trucks and equipment; reports faulty equipment and broken tools for repair or replacement.
• Maintains inventory of cleaning and groundskeeping supplies.
• Performs maintenance on service trucks, specifically: cleaning, maintaining fluid level, and checking tires.
• Responds to requests for information from officials, employees, the public or other individuals.
• Transports equipment, supplies, and parts.
• Communicates via telephone and/or two-way radio; provides information; takes and relays messages; responds to requests for service, after hour emergencies, and call-outs.
• Recommends policies and procedures that guide and support the provision of quality services by the Department.
• Incorporates continuous quality improvement principles in day-to-day activities.
• Must meet regular attendance requirements.
• Must be able to maintain good interpersonal relationships with staff, co-workers, managers and citizens.
• Must accomplish the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, in a timely manner.
• Performs other related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED