Maintenance Worker - Street Cleaning

City of Richmond • Richmond, VA

12h • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Richmond Department of Public Works is seeking highly qualified candidates to fill multiple Maintenance Worker positions in the Street Cleaning Division. Selected candidates will be expected to work a scheduled shift of Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The incumbent is responsible for performing routine grounds and maintenance duties and assisting with special projects and other required tasks.

Requirements

• Considerable knowledge of equipment and tools in area of focus
• Considerable knowledge of instructions for safety and accident prevention
• Considerable knowledge of operating instructions for cleaning equipment and materials
• Considerable knowledge of OSHA standards
• Demonstrated skills interacting positively
• Demonstrated skills maintaining the cleanliness of assigned facilities and grounds
• Demonstrated skills picking up and carrying heavy objects
• Demonstrated skills working outdoors in adverse weather conditions
• Demonstrated skills in providing customer service
• Demonstrated ability to pay attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to make decisions
• Demonstrated ability to be a self-starter
• Education sufficient for satisfactory job performance
• Requires a valid driver's License with a satisfactory driving record
• Requires a valid Commonwealth of Virginia driver's license within 30 days of hire

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• No prior work experience
• One (1) year of work experience preferred
• An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification

Responsibilities

• Assisting maintenance personnel with Storm Water drainage
• Operating hydraulic, pneumatic, and power hand tools
• Using general hand tools for manual labor
• Serving as a Flagger while working in Roadway; directing traffic and spotter drivers
• Assisting with emergency maintenance programs related to weather: hurricane, rain, snow, and tornadoes
• Cleaning building, equipment and vehicles to ensure good upkeep
• Basin cleaning to include sewer and manhole
• Securing worksite and manual labor with shovels, rakes, and other tools
• Operating small engine equipment, chainsaw, target saw, plate tamper, jumping jack and cutting grass daily
• Operating Forklift

Benefits

• Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• Language Incentive
• Referral Bonus
• Tuition Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

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