Crew Worker - Building Maintenance

City of Chattanooga•Chattanooga, TN

6d•$18 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

The Crew Worker is a stand-alone position in the Public Works – CWS Building Maintenance Department. The role performs a wide range of public works, building and grounds maintenance, cleaning, construction support, fleet operations, and seasonal duties. Assignments may vary, and the employee may be reassigned to any division within the department. The position is essential during inclement weather, when the employee may be required to report to or remain at work despite administrative closings. Duties may include maintaining streets, sidewalks, public facilities, landscapes, vehicles, golf courses, and signs; assisting with traffic control and construction or repair work; operating hand and power tools, machinery, and maintenance equipment; and performing sign-shop computer, inventory, equipment-maintenance, and documentation tasks when assigned. The employee may also respond to city emergency calls and perform other duties as assigned. Regular attendance and effective working relationships with staff, managers, coworkers, and citizens are required. The position is based at 274 E. 10th Street. Scheduled hours are Monday through Friday, 4:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., though hours may vary due to work assignments or projects. It is a non-exempt, safety-sensitive position. Pre-employment screening includes a background check, drug screening, and lift test.

Requirements

Ability to read and understand written instructions, understand simple processes, and routinely operate power tools and/or small maintenance equipment or machines, or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
Knowledge of construction, grounds, or building maintenance principles and practices; applicable equipment, materials, and tools; and safe work practices.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions and perform routine maintenance and construction tasks.
Ability to operate and maintain applicable construction, grounds, and building maintenance equipment and tools.
Communication and interpersonal skills sufficient to exchange information and receive work direction from coworkers and supervisors and interact with the general public.
Valid driver's license may be required depending on assignment.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position and exert up to 50 pounds occasionally, 20 pounds frequently, and 10 pounds constantly.
Must complete required pre-employment background check, drug screening, and lift test.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Sweep sidewalks and streets; blow and rake leaves; collect brush, garbage, recycling, and litter.
Assist with placing caution signs and directing or controlling traffic around worksites, including flagging when needed.
Participate in seasonal ice and snow removal.
Assist with vehicle body repairs, including replacing damaged parts and mixing paint.
Clean and organize fleet operations areas; operate the truck wash; empty trash; sweep and mop floors; clean restrooms; repair flat tires; stow scrap metal; transport vehicles to and from private shops; and pick up parts, supplies, and mail.
Perform or assist with golf-course upkeep, including aerifying and mowing greens, fairways, and tees; raking sand traps; hand-watering greens; changing pin locations; and building tees.
Clean and maintain City facilities, buildings, and landscapes, including floors, carpets, windows, restrooms, grounds, and landscaping; remove trash and litter; mow, blow leaves, weed, mulch, and trim plants and shrubs.
Perform or assist with construction-related work, including drainage and road or paving operations.
Operate hand and power tools and other equipment that do not require special training or skill.
Use, carry, and answer a cell phone as required by job duties and the department head; drive a vehicle when required.
Remove spray paint from signs, buildings, and sidewalks; deliver or collect recycling and landfill containers for special events; collect litter bags; and pick up and properly dispose of dead animals and tires.
Operate a tire crusher and assist in the sign shop with cleaning, covering, repairing, and recycling damaged signs.
Answer City emergency calls for 911 dispatch, the 311 call center, and other calls when assigned.
When assigned to the sign shop, operate associated machinery, vehicles, tools, and equipment; use computers and software to manage and create sign files; maintain sign and tool inventories and inventory records; test equipment; perform general maintenance; and process related documentation.
Meet regular attendance requirements, maintain effective working relationships, complete essential functions in a timely manner with or without reasonable accommodations, and perform other duties as assigned.
Report to or remain at work during inclement-weather administrative closings when required.