Maintenance Worker I (PW/Organic Refuse Collection)

City of Kingsport • Kingsport, TN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled maintenance tasks using appropriate hand and power tools. Operates small equipment and maintains City facilities and areas, which may include grounds maintenance, landscaping, street maintenance, and sanitation services. This role requires operating City-owned vehicles and equipment responsibly, ensuring tasks are completed safely and efficiently, and performing minor maintenance and repairs. The position also involves keeping records and performing other assigned duties. The City of Kingsport is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

• High School graduate or GED equivalent
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to work independently
• Knowledge of the appropriate skilled trades associated with the assigned department
• Knowledge in using hand and power tools in construction and maintenance work
• Knowledge of methods and practices used in performing skilled building maintenance
• Knowledge of the operation, maintenance, and repair of relevant equipment
• Knowledge of the elements of construction technology as they relate to the assigned construction, maintenance, and repair activities
• Skill in performing manual work requiring periods of extensive physical exertion and potential exposure to adverse weather conditions
• Skill in reading schematics and following written instructions
• Skill in communicating effectively orally and in writing, including tactful and courteous communications with the public
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers, other city personnel, and the public

Nice To Haves

• Valid Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), or obtain a Learner’s Permit within 6 months of hire (when assigned to Grounds Maintenance or Landscaping)
• Pesticide certification within 6 months of hire (when assigned to Grounds Maintenance or Landscaping)
• Valid Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), or obtain a Learner’s Permit within 6 months of hire (when assigned to Street Maintenance and Sanitation)

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled maintenance tasks using appropriate hand and power tools (shovels, rakes, drills, blowers, chainsaws, pipe saws, etc.)
• Operates small equipment (mowers, tractors, skid steer, brush chipper, stump grinder, trencher, infield machine, asphalt rollers, concrete saws, pipe cleaning equipment, etc.)
• Maintains City facilities and areas (this could include open green spaces, landscape beds, trees, right-of-way vegetation, litter control, walkways, streets, potholes, snow and ice removal, garbage collection, cart delivery, etc.)
• Operate City-owned vehicles and equipment and responsibly comply with all traffic laws, safety regulations, and city policies
• Ensures all tasks are completed in a safe and efficient manner
• Performs minor maintenance/repairs to equipment and vehicles used
• Performs appropriate inspections and keeps equipment and vehicles clean and in safe working conditions
• Keeps appropriate records of the tasks performed
• Performs other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED