Crew Worker 1- Custodian

City of Chattanooga•Chattanooga, TN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Crew Worker 1 performs miscellaneous labor for assigned departments under close supervision. The role is the first level of a three-level series and may be assigned or reassigned to any division within the Parks & Outdoors department. Work may include public works, fleet operations, golf course upkeep, facility and landscape maintenance, construction support, and Parks Ambassador duties. Employees must meet attendance requirements, maintain effective working relationships, and complete essential functions in a timely manner, with or without reasonable accommodations. A valid driver’s license may be required depending on the assignment. This is a safety-sensitive, non-exempt position. The position requires pre-employment background screening, drug screening, and a lift test.

Requirements

Ability to read and understand written instructions, understand simple processes, and perform routine operation of power tools or small maintenance equipment.
High school diploma or GED preferred but not required; equivalent combinations of experience and education are accepted.
Knowledge of construction, grounds, or building maintenance principles and practices, associated equipment and tools, and safe work practices.
Skill in following oral and written instructions and performing routine maintenance and construction tasks.
Skill in operating and maintaining applicable construction, grounds, and building maintenance equipment and tools.
Communication and interpersonal skills sufficient to exchange information and receive work direction.
Must meet regular attendance requirements and maintain good interpersonal relationships with staff, coworkers, managers, and citizens.
Valid driver’s license may be required depending on assignment.
Must complete required pre-employment background check, drug screening, and lift test.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

Perform public works tasks such as sweeping sidewalks and streets, clearing leaves and brush, and collecting garbage and recycling.
Assist with placing caution signs and directing or controlling traffic around worksites.
Participate in seasonal work such as ice and snow removal.
Assist with vehicle body repairs, fleet cleaning and organization, flat tire repairs, and delivery or retrieval of vehicles, parts, supplies, and mail.
Perform or assist with golf course upkeep, including mowing, aerifying, raking sand traps, watering greens, changing pin locations, and building tees.
Clean and maintain City facilities, buildings, and landscapes, including restrooms, floors, windows, carpets, grounds, and landscaping.
Perform or assist with construction work, including drainage and road or paving operations.
Operate hand and power tools and other maintenance equipment as assigned.
When assigned as a Parks Ambassador, provide service-oriented assistance to park patrons, maintain grounds, collect and enter information using mobile devices, monitor facility security, and identify and report hazards or graffiti.
Set up, clean, and maintain areas for special events; assist with carousel operations and rider safety when assigned.
Communicate by telephone or two-way radio, provide information, relay messages, and respond to service requests.
May process cash receipts and disbursements and prepare reports summarizing operational, collection, or financial activities.
Use, carry, and answer a cell phone when required by job duties and department direction.
Perform other duties as assigned.