Maintenance Worker

The City of Zanesville•Zanesville, OH

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Zanesville is accepting applications for a Maintenance Worker in the Department of Public Service. Under general supervision, the employee performs entry-level and semi-skilled maintenance and general labor tasks in various divisions, including Street, Parks and Recreation, Cemetery, Wastewater, and Water. Employees may be transferred among divisions and must be able to perform maintenance and general labor tasks wherever assigned. Duties vary according to the assigned division. The position may involve emergency work after regularly scheduled shifts and work at hours other than the regular schedule, including days and nights. Applicants must have a valid State of Ohio Driver’s License to apply. If selected, the employee must have or obtain at least a Class A Restricted Commercial Driver’s License before the end of the 120-day probation period and maintain it thereafter. The employee must also be insurable under the City’s insurance policy. An appropriate combination of education, training, coursework, and experience may qualify; an example is the demonstrable ability to perform general manual labor maintenance tasks. The employee must document identity and employment eligibility within three days of original appointment. Common work includes operating vehicles, equipment, power tools, and hand tools; performing manual labor in varied weather; moving heavy objects; digging, shoveling, and assisting with construction and repairs; servicing and inspecting equipment; recognizing hazards and reporting needed repairs; completing routine maintenance and mileage reports; and responding to routine public inquiries. Division-specific assignments may include water and sewer system construction and maintenance, street repairs and snow removal, cemetery grounds maintenance, and park, facility, and building maintenance. The position may perform assigned duties without close supervision and may provide functional supervision to seasonal maintenance workers or others when designated.

Requirements

Valid State of Ohio Driver’s License at the time of application.
If selected, have or obtain at least a Class A Restricted Commercial Driver’s License before the end of the 120-day probation period and maintain it thereafter.
Must be insurable under the City’s insurance policy.
An appropriate combination of education, training, coursework, and experience may qualify; an example is the demonstrable ability to perform general manual labor maintenance tasks.
Document identity and employment eligibility within three days of original appointment.
Knowledge of routine manual labor work methods; building and grounds maintenance methods, tools, materials, and supplies; motor vehicle laws; work hazards; and safety precautions.
Ability to understand and follow instructions; perform indoor and/or outdoor work for extended periods in varying and potentially adverse conditions; work days or nights outside regular scheduled hours; lift and move heavy objects; work without close supervision; drive safely; and maintain routine records.
Skill in the safe and effective operation of job-related vehicles, equipment, and tools.
Pass the written examination with a score of at least 70% to be placed on the eligibility list.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and general construction trade methods is desirable.
Résumé and other relevant certificates may be submitted as optional application documents.
Applicants honorably discharged from active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces may receive 20% additional exam credit upon obtaining a passing score and submitting proof of discharge before the exam.

Responsibilities

Perform entry-level and semi-skilled maintenance and general labor tasks in the assigned Public Service division; be available for transfer among divisions.
Operate vehicles and equipment, including automobiles, trucks, dump trucks, snow plows, salt spreaders, tractors, mowers, and other assigned equipment.
Perform manual labor in varied weather and working conditions, including moving heavy objects, digging, shoveling, pouring concrete, and moving supplies.
Maintain, service, wash, inspect, and perform routine maintenance on vehicles, tools, and equipment; identify hazards and report needed repairs.
Use power tools and hand tools to complete assigned maintenance and repair work.
Complete routine equipment maintenance and mileage reports and maintain routine records.
Respond to routine questions from the public about work in progress and refer sensitive, technical, or difficult inquiries to a supervisor.
When assigned to the Water Division, assist with water valve operations, water-main and service installation and repairs, hydrant maintenance, excavation, backfilling, and restoration work.
When assigned to the Wastewater Division, assist with sewer-main installation and repairs, pipe laying, plumbing and pipefitting, and concrete and masonry work.
When assigned to the Street Division, repair streets and related infrastructure; perform snow removal, crack sealing, sign installation, traffic-line painting, and public-area cleanup.
When assigned to the Cemetery Division, maintain grounds, dig graves and ditches, mow, prune, trim, repair sunken graves, apply weed killer, pour marker footers, remove decorations, and perform building and equipment maintenance.
When assigned to the Parks and Recreation Division, maintain grounds and sports fields, remove litter and snow, operate mowers and other equipment, clean Secrest Auditorium, and repair and maintain park facilities and buildings.
Perform work without close supervision and, if designated, direct the work of seasonal maintenance workers or other employees.
Perform emergency work after regularly scheduled shifts and work at hours other than the regular schedule as required.