Crew Worker - CWS Stormwater Maintenance & Ops

City of Chattanooga•Chattanooga, TN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Crew Worker is a stand-alone position in the Public Works CWS Storm Water Maintenance & Ops department. The role performs a range of public works, maintenance, construction, groundskeeping, and facility-support tasks. Assignments may vary and may be made to any division within the department. The position is considered essential during inclement weather, and employees may be required to report to or remain at work during administrative closings as determined by the Department Head. The position normally works Monday through Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. (EST), although hours may vary according to work assignments or projects. The work location is 900 E. 11th Street (Paul F. Clark Building). This is a non-exempt, safety-sensitive position.

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.
Skill in following oral and written instructions, performing routine maintenance and construction tasks, operating and maintaining applicable equipment and tools, and communicating and interacting with coworkers, supervisors, and the public.
Valid driver's license may be required depending on assignment.
Must meet regular attendance requirements.
Must be able to report to or remain at work during inclement-weather administrative closings when required by the Department Head.

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, and recycling materials.
Assist with placing caution signs for motorists and pedestrians and with traffic direction and control around worksites.
Participate in seasonal work, including ice and snow removal.
Perform vehicle-body repair tasks, such as replacing damaged parts and mixing paints.
Clean and organize fleet operations areas, including operating a truck wash, emptying trash containers, sweeping and mopping floors, cleaning restrooms, repairing flat tires, stowing scrap metal, delivering and retrieving vehicles from private shops, and picking up parts, supplies, and mail.
Assist with golf-course upkeep, including aerifying and mowing greens, fairways, or tees; raking sand traps; hand-watering greens; changing pin locations; and building tees.
Clean and maintain City facilities, buildings, and landscapes, including cleaning restrooms and floors, vacuuming and carpet cleaning, operating specialized cleaning equipment, washing windows, removing trash and litter, mowing, blowing leaves, weeding, mulching, and trimming plants and shrubbery.
Assist with construction work, including drainage and road or paving operations.
Operate hand and power tools that do not require special training or skill.
Use, carry, and answer a cell phone as determined by job duties and the department head.
Drive a vehicle when required.
Remove spray paint from signs, buildings, and sidewalks.
Deliver and pick up recycling and landfill containers for special events and pick up litter bags for Hamilton County.
Pick up and properly dispose of dead animals.
Operate a tire crusher and pick up tires.
Flag for traffic-control situations.
Assist sign shops with cleaning, covering, and repairing damaged signs for recycling.
Answer City emergency calls for 911 dispatch, the 311 call center, and other calls.
Meet regular attendance requirements and maintain good interpersonal relationships with staff, coworkers, managers, and citizens.
Complete essential job functions in a timely manner, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Perform other duties as assigned.