Solid Waste Maintenance Worker

Santa Fe County • Santa Fe, NM

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs laborer duties in the operation, maintenance and repair of County Solid Waste service facilities. Essential Job Functions Performs laborer duties in the operations for maintenance and repair of County Solid Waste facilities to include cleaning, grounds maintenance work, weeding, grounds cleaning, sweeping, brush and tree removal, fence installations and directing traffic. Operates equipment like self-propelled sweepers, jack hammers, compressors, and water pumps and other hand tools. Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; loads and unloads materials needed for work. Assists the maintenance technician and performs other related duties as assigned by supervisor. Ensures proper care and follows established safety protocols in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices. Performs other duties as directed or assigned.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the methods and practices used in preventive maintenance and repair work and of occupational hazards and applicable safety practices.
• Skill in the safe operation of hand and power tools and maintenance equipment.
• Skill in the use of cleaning tools, chemicals, cleaners, and disinfectants.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Selected candidate must submit to and pass a County paid pre-employment physical and drug/alcohol screening.
• Selected candidate must submit to and pass a county paid criminal background screening.
• Selected candidate must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Class D Driver’s License as incumbent shall be appointed to drive a County vehicle during the performance of his/her duties.
• Candidate must obtain and/or maintain certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Performs laborer duties in the operations for maintenance and repair of County Solid Waste facilities to include cleaning, grounds maintenance work, weeding, grounds cleaning, sweeping, brush and tree removal, fence installations and directing traffic.
• Operates equipment like self-propelled sweepers, jack hammers, compressors, and water pumps and other hand tools.
• Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; loads and unloads materials needed for work.
• Assists the maintenance technician and performs other related duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Ensures proper care and follows established safety protocols in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
• Performs other duties as directed or assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED