Temporary Maintenance/Laborer-PT

Pittsburgh Parking Authority•Pittsburgh, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a temporary position responsible for the daily completion of assigned maintenance projects, duties, and responsibilities in all Authority facilities and surface lots throughout the City of Pittsburgh. The position will last for 6 months from the date of hire. The role involves participating in various projects or tasks requiring physical labor, driving a company-issued vehicle, and performing general maintenance. The ideal candidate must be physically fit, possess mechanical skills, have moderate knowledge of Pittsburgh geography, and be able to communicate effectively.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Must possess and maintain a current and valid Class C (or Class 1) Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Operator’s License throughout employment.
Must be physically fit.
Must have mechanical skills.
Moderate knowledge of the geography of Pittsburgh.
Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally.
Ability to exercise initiative and sound judgment and to react with discretion under varying conditions.
Ability to lift objects ranging from 10 to 80 pounds repeatedly.
Able to repeatedly climb, carry, balance, kneel, squat, crawl, twist, stretch, bend at the waist, reach, grasp, push and pull.
Ability to walk several miles daily both long and short distances in all kinds of weather conditions.
Knowledge of appropriate materials, tools and equipment of assigned activity such as, but not limited to; hand, electrical, and gas-powered hand tools, drills, hammers, saws, wrenches, screwdrivers, brooms, shovels and light-duty jackhammers.
Ability to safely use tools and equipment appropriately.

Nice To Haves

Experience on operating vehicle(s) equipped with snowplow and salt hopper apparatuses.
At least six months operating a personal computer.

Responsibilities

Participate in various projects or tasks requiring physical labor.
Drive company issued vehicle (truck or van) to assigned areas.
Salting, planting, removal, trimming of plants, shrubs, trees, asphalt patching, mixing of cement, installing of signs and changing light bulbs and related items.
Perform general maintenance projects as assigned (Paint, sweep, perform snow removal (if applicable)).
Perform activities, functions, and other related tasks and duties as assigned or required.
Work in accordance with established Authority and departmental safety rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Follow instructions and specifications.
Work as a team member.
Lift objects ranging from 10 to 80 pounds repeatedly.
Repeatedly climb, carry, balance, kneel, squat, crawl, twist, stretch, bend at the waist, reach, grasp, push and pull.
Walk several miles daily both long and short distances in all kinds of weather conditions.
Safely use tools and equipment appropriately.
Establish and maintain effective and appropriate relationships with the public and other Authority employees.
Perform any and all other duties as assigned by management.