MAINTENANCE WORKER- Operations

CITY OF WHEELING•Wheeling, WV

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under supervision of a lead worker or Division Supervisor, performs entry level, semi-skilled labor in area of assignment. Maintains and repairs City streets, facilities, grounds, and centers in relation to area of assignment. Performs all types of general laborer duties including but not limited to shoveling, lifting, painting, groundskeeping, etc. to maintain the cleanliness, appearance, and reputation of the City. Learns more skilled tasks through on-the-job training. Performs other duties as assigned. Duties specific to Operations include patching holes in streets with blacktop, tar or slag, raking and rolling blacktop, cutting weeds, removing snow from steps and bridges, cleaning and helping repair storm drains, mowing grass, shoveling snow, trimming trees, removing debris and litter from park and park facilities, performing minor repairs and maintenance of outbuildings, and performing general laborer duties to maintain the appearance of City streets, property, and grounds. May operate a standard shift vehicle and/or small equipment. Requires knowledge of policies and procedures specific to the work and department to which assigned, and knowledge of the uses and purposes of general construction tools and equipment. Requires the ability to perform heavy manual labor, learn work specific tasks through on-the-job training, establish and maintain cooperative working relationships, follow simple oral and/or written instructions, use proper safety precautions, and identify the equipment needs for each assigned project.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
A valid driver’s license is required.

Nice To Haves

Previous manual laborer work experience in the area of assignment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintains and repairs City streets, facilities, grounds, and centers in relation to area of assignment.
Performs all types of general laborer duties including but not limited to shoveling, lifting, painting, groundskeeping, etc. to maintain the cleanliness, appearance, and reputation of the City.
Learns more skilled tasks through on-the-job training.
Patches holes in streets with blacktop, tar or slag.
Rakes and rolls blacktop.
Cuts weeds.
Removes snow from steps and bridges.
Cleans and helps repair storm drains.
Mows grass.
Shovels snow.
Trims trees.
Removes debris and litter from park and park facilities.
Performs minor repairs and maintenance of outbuildings.
Performs general laborer duties to maintain the appearance of City streets, property, and grounds.
May operate a standard shift vehicle and/or small equipment.
Follows policies and procedures specific to the work and department to which assigned.
Uses general construction tools and equipment.
Performs heavy manual labor.
Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Follows simple oral and/or written instructions.
Uses proper safety precautions related to all work performed.
Identifies the equipment needs for each assigned project.