Maintenance Worker

Mill Creek, City of•Mill Creek City Hall South, WA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs labor and maintenance activities for City buildings and facilities, parks, streets, vehicles, storm drainage, etc. Duties generally include troubleshooting, installation and inspection, maintenance and repair work requiring proficiency with technique, tools and equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma or certificate of equivalency (GED) and at least two years of experience as a parks/facilities maintenance worker or closely related maintenance experience; or any other equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job.
Proficiency with power tools.
Possession of a valid Washington State driver’s license and an insurable driving record.
Ability to maintain regular, predictable and reliable attendance during scheduled hours.
Ability to work well both with other team members and independently to complete daily job assignments efficiently with minimal direct supervision; maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, other agencies and the public.
Ability to operate equipment used in street, park and facility and right of way maintenance.
Ability to safely clean offensive/graphic material, (such as blood, bile, or offensive images), found on City properties, facilities or Right of Ways.
Ability to maintain and make minor repairs to power and automotive equipment.
Ability to perform minor carpentry and elementary plumbing and electrical work related to facilities maintenance and construction.
Ability to work independently without direct supervision and make basic maintenance decisions in the field.
Ability to schedule time to perform maintenance assignments.
Ability to understand and enforce requirements of ground care contract specifications.
Ability to read and understand as-built plans for streets, parks and public facilities.
Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing; understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to type at least 10 words per minute; operate a personal computer (PC); use email software.
Ability to work cooperatively with others to achieve results, valuing other’s input and expertise; acknowledging other team member’s concerns and contributions and supporting team decisions.
Must be at least 18 years of age.

Nice To Haves

Experience with maintenance vehicles and equipment.

Responsibilities

Perform street, storm drainage, park and facility maintenance functions, including operating compressors, pneumatic tools, paint equipment, power tools, snow/ice removal equipment and other tools and equipment.
Operate and maintain dump, flatbed, bucket and light duty trucks and street sweeper.
Perform landscaping and park maintenance functions, including operating and maintaining riding mowers, chainsaws and a variety of hand and power tools.
Apply pesticides and herbicides in parks and within public rights-of-way.
Monitor general maintenance City-wide to ensure that all infrastructure is in compliance with the City’s level of service requirements, including landscaping, traffic control devices, litter and structures.
May perform basic electrical, plumbing, painting, drywall and carpentry maintenance and repair of City buildings.
Track needed repairs and servicing with computer software.
Request and coordinate assistance for expanded maintenance projects when necessary.
Apply pesticides and herbicides in parks and within public rights-of-way under the supervision of a licensed applicator.
Set up and break down work zone signing and traffic control on arterial streets.
Perform room setup for City and non-City functions at City Hall.
Maintain appropriate confidentiality of work-related issues, including but not limited to customer, employee and City information and records.