Maintenance Worker

City of Springdale•Springdale, OH

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About The Position

The Maintenance Worker is responsible for performing semi-skilled maintenance tasks in any City Department where such services are required, such as maintaining facilities in safe operating condition, addressing immediate operational and/or safety concerns, and ensuring the availability of adequate materials to complete assignments in a timely manner. Maintenance Workers perform diverse tasks that fall into the following categories: Street Maintenance: Crack sealing, concrete / asphalt patching, street sweeping, catch basin cleaning / repair Building Construction Traffic Control Landscaping City Services: Chipping, leaf collection, bus shelter maintenance, litter control, snow and ice control

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen
Must have obtained a high school diploma or General Education Degree (G.E.D.) equivalent
Must obtain a minimum of a Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with airbrake endorsement within six (6) months of employment and retain it throughout course of employment with the City.
Must have the ability to: Perform a variety of heavy physical labor including climbing ladders, bending, kneeling, reaching, and standing for extended periods
Work under occasionally adverse weather conditions
Lift and carry boxes, tools, equipment, and materials
Take apart machines, equipment, or devices to remove and replace defective parts
Use common tools such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, and wrenches
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers
Respond to emergency situations at any time, day or night, with no restrictions
Maintenance Workers must have knowledge of building and grounds maintenance methods, tools, materials, and supplies; experience performing routine maintenance; strong organizational and follow-up skills; strong attention to detail; professional presentation and attitude; and strong time management skills.

Responsibilities

Performs various maintenance tasks in accordance with established procedures and performance standards, such as pothole patching; crack sealing; tree trimming; manhole repairs; concrete work; fence installation and repair; mowing and trimming of grass; trash pickup; creation, installation, and repair of street signs, overhead signs, and guardrails; curb repair; and painting of traffic lines on streets and parking lots
Properly uses safety equipment and follows established safety procedures
Maintains and installs traffic control devices including, but not limited to, traffic paint, overhead signs, street signs, signals, and guardrails
Operates light and heavy equipment and vehicles, ranging from walk-behind mowers to dump trucks
Uses construction skills to complete rough and finish carpentry, drywall, concrete, asphalt, underground utilities, grading, electric, and plumbing
Performs facility maintenance duties including, but not limited to washing windows, painting interior and exterior walls, replacing floor and ceiling tiles, replacing light bulbs, repairing fixtures, making minor repairs to heating and air conditioning systems, mopping and waxing floors, cleaning restrooms, picking up litter, and emptying trash cans
Performs landscaping duties including, but not limited to installing and removing plants, cutting grass, fertilizing, pulling weeds
Safely operates various hand tools and small equipment including, but not limited to drill presses, generators, water pumps, jackhammers, compressors, chainsaws, axes, and topping shears
Maintains, inspects, cleans, waxes, and makes minor repairs to vehicles and equipment
Performs snow and ice control on City property and rights-of-way
Occasionally supervises seasonal employees when they are assigned to work in the Department
Completes all required forms and paperwork
Attends classes, schools, or specialized training as approved or required by the Director of Public Works
May occasionally have supervisory capacity over seasonal employees
Performs any and all other duties as assigned in an efficient and timely manner