Maintenance Worker I - Part-Time

Town of Warrenton•Warrenton, VA

About The Position

Maintenance Workers perform a variety of Public Works and Utilities construction, maintenance, and repair projects. They may operate nonspecialized equipment in connection with manual tasks and must be able to perform manual labor for extended periods, often in unfavorable weather conditions. Career progression to Motor Equipment Operator I–V is optional. Work is performed under minimal supervision. Maintenance Worker I duties include basic construction and safety practices; operating light and medium-sized construction equipment as qualified; and performing manual labor such as loading materials, assisting with utility-line construction, landscaping, waste collection, and maintenance of signs, road markings, buildings, and grounds. The position also assists with other Public Works or Public Utilities tasks as needed. The role requires a valid Virginia driver's license upon hire, with a limited exception for employees relocating to Virginia. Basic Flagger Certification must be obtained and maintained within one year of hire. Basic Work Zone Certification is preferred. Employment is subject to satisfactory results of applicable criminal-history, credit-history, and/or drug/alcohol checks. The Town of Warrenton is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation in the hiring and employment process.

Requirements

No degree required.
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to maintenance experience.
Valid Virginia driver's license upon hire; employees relocating to Virginia must obtain one within one year from the date of hire.
Obtain and maintain Basic Flagger Certification (in-house) or VDOT Flagger Certification within one year from the date of hire.
Basic working knowledge of general construction practices and principles.
Basic knowledge of equipment-operation regulations and safety precautions for construction, maintenance, repair, and equipment.
Knowledge of general construction operations and OSHA compliance standards.
Ability to communicate and interact effectively with supervisors, the public, employees, Town officials, and others involved in job duties.
Ability to prepare clear, concise, and effective reports.
Ability to use independent judgment and work with little direct supervision.
Ability to operate a computer and office equipment and use software, including Microsoft Office.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment.
Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods, including in unfavorable weather conditions.
Ability to drive and/or operate mechanical equipment; sit, stand, and walk for extended periods; perform repetitive wrist, hand, or fine motor movements; and grasp, pull, push, climb, balance, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.
Visual abilities including acuity at 20 feet or more and 20 inches or less, three-dimensional vision, precise hand/eye coordination, and the ability to identify and distinguish colors.
Ability to perform medium work exerting up to 50 pounds occasionally, 20 pounds frequently, and 10 pounds constantly, and some heavy work exerting up to 100 pounds occasionally, 50 pounds frequently, and 20 pounds constantly.

Nice To Haves

Basic Work Zone Certification, or an equivalent VDOT certification.

Responsibilities

Perform construction, maintenance, and repair projects for Public Works and Public Utilities.
Operate nonspecialized, light, or medium-sized construction equipment as qualified, including potentially operating a front-end loader to load materials.
Load and unload gravel, dirt, timber, chemicals, tools, equipment, and other materials.
Assist with construction of utility lines and facilities.
Perform landscaping, including mowing, weed eating, trimming tree limbs, and picking up leaves, limbs, trash, and household debris.
Lift and load garbage and trash onto garbage trucks.
Assist with routine equipment inspections and the repair, maintenance, and installation of street signs and road markings.
Perform custodial, building, and grounds maintenance.
Collect and dispose of solid waste, including dead animals and litter, from buildings, grounds, parks, roads, roadsides, and sidewalks.
Assist with other Public Works or Public Utilities tasks as needed.