Maintenance / Utility Worker I

City of Burlington NC•Nc 27215, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance / Utility Worker I performs routine manual work to provide safe and attractive structures, facilities, and grounds for City workers and staff. The position is in the Water and Sewer Pipe Maintenance division, which maintains the city water system and serves approximately 30,000 water and sewer accounts through extensive water distribution and sewer collection systems. Work is performed under the supervision of a Field Supervisor. The role is classified as essential during inclement weather and is FLSA non-exempt.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalency.
Valid North Carolina driver's license.
Knowledge and experience using hand tools.
Familiarity with maintenance work commonly performed by a municipality.
Knowledge of equipment, facilities, methods, and procedures used in maintenance and repair operations.
Skill operating maintenance equipment such as mowers, tractors, dump trucks, leaf blowers, weed eaters, chainsaws, tamps, and jackhammers.
Ability to exercise sound judgment and work independently at assigned worksites.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions and identify and report maintenance needs.
Strong interpersonal skills when interacting with City employees and the general public.
Ability to perform the listed physical activities and work in the described environmental and hazardous conditions.

Responsibilities

Inspect and operate water and wastewater valves using a valve key or wrench, and report needed valve replacements to the supervisor.
Dig, patch, and backfill pavement or grounds using maintenance tools and equipment.
Assist with water and wastewater main-break repairs, including digging pavement, cutting or clamping pipes, and backfilling.
Operate dump trucks to transport debris, mud, and backfill materials to and from worksites.
Perform landscaping and groundskeeping, including mowing, trimming and pruning trees and shrubs, and removing trees as needed.
Clear snow from sidewalks and apply ice-melting materials.
Perform general maintenance on vehicles and buildings.
Apply seed and straw, fertilize, mow, shovel, rake, and set up safety signage.
Work independently between assigned worksites, follow supervisor instructions, and identify and report maintenance issues.
Perform other related duties as assigned.