Maintenance Worker I or II - Department of Public Works

The City of Falls Church Virginia•Falls Church, VA

9h•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Falls Church Department of Public Works is recruiting five full-time Maintenance Workers at the Maintenance Worker I or Maintenance Worker II level, depending on qualifications. Positions are assigned to the Streets Crew, Traffic Crew, or Stormwater / Sanitary Sewer Crew and are part of DPW Operations staff based at the Property Yard. The department plans, builds, operates, and maintains transportation systems and infrastructure that support mobility and provide core public services. The work includes maintaining and repairing streets, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, storm drains, and sanitary sewer systems; performing concrete and masonry work; supporting seasonal leaf collection and snow and ice removal; and repairing or replacing traffic signs. Workers operate vehicles and equipment in connection with assigned tasks. The role involves frequent heavy lifting, outdoor manual labor in adverse weather, and emergency overtime as required. This position is designated as emergency service personnel, and the selected employee must be available to respond to emergencies as a condition of employment. The regular schedule is 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with emergency overtime hours as required. The role is onsite at the Property Yard.

Requirements

For Maintenance Worker I: High school graduate or equivalent.
Experience and ability to perform manual labor outdoors for extended periods in adverse weather conditions.
Ability to follow oral instructions and work well with others in a team environment.
For Maintenance Worker II: Meet all Maintenance Worker I requirements.
For Maintenance Worker II: Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), Class A or B, and a good driving record.
Must be available to respond to emergencies as a condition of employment.
Finalists must undergo a complete physical examination, including a drug screen, and a criminal history background check.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Maintain and repair the sanitary sewer system, including routine cleaning and repair of pipes and structures.
Install, maintain, construct, and repair streets, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, and storm sewers in City rights-of-way and on City-owned property.
Perform masonry and concrete work, including setting forms, ordering materials, and pouring and finishing concrete for sidewalks, curbs, gutters, and storm sewer repairs.
Perform work related to leaf vacuum operations for the City’s seasonal leaf collection service.
Perform work related to snow and ice removal as part of the City’s snow team.
Perform pothole and asphalt work as needed, including ordering materials, spreading and compacting material, and sealing and finishing.
Repair and replace traffic signs.
Maintain the storm drain system, including routine cleaning and repair of pipes and structures.
Operate trucks, tractors, backhoes, and other equipment in connection with assigned tasks.
Respond to emergencies when required and work emergency overtime as needed.
Perform other tasks as assigned.