Street/Parks Maintenance Worker I
About The Position
Under the supervision of the Street/Parks Supervisor, Maintenance Worker I is a non-exempt position under FLSA which performs manual labor for the department. This employee completes a variety of service, construction and/or maintenance tasks which result in or contribute to the comfort, convenience, health, or safety of all citizens. This is accomplished by constructing or maintaining streets, alleyways, sidewalks or similar areas; maintaining medians and rights of way; mowing, trimming and edging of streets; maintenance of the City park system to include mowing, trimming, trash collection, debris removal, landscaping or completing equipment maintenance related to streets and park functions. Other duties include related tasks which contribute to the upkeep and care of buildings, facilities, grounds, streets, alleys or utility services, or other municipal properties (when applicable). This employee should possess a strong mechanical aptitude, and effective communication and public relation skills.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Valid driver's license
- Ability to obtain Class B CDL within 6 months of employment
- Maintain Flagger certification
- NIMS training as designated
- Working knowledge of equipment maintenance and repairs, welding, mechanics, plumbing, and mathematics
- Ability to operate dump trucks, backhoes, loaders, salt and sand spreaders, uniloaders, pumps, motors, power tools, hand tools, and other department equipment
- Ability to understand and anticipate problems
- Ability to follow department policies
- Ability to interpret written instructions, blueprints, schematics, and manuals
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Effective public relation, oral and written communication skills
- Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
- Close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
Nice To Haves
- Technical training in equipment operations
- One year of similar or related experience
Responsibilities
- Repair, maintain, and construct streets, alleys, sidewalks, culverts, storm sewers, catch basins, and headwalls.
- Conduct traffic safety by directing flow and utilizing traffic cones and barricades.
- Maintain drivable streets by sweeping, removing debris, grading, patching, and ensuring proper drainage.
- Perform maintenance work in the City park system, including mowing, trimming, trash collection, tree trimming, debris removal, seeding, fertilizing, landscaping, and maintenance of playground equipment, sidewalks, ditches, and roads in and around parks.
- Perform maintenance work on buildings and structures.
- Install and maintain street signs.
- Maintain and operate department equipment, including trucks, mowers, trimmers, chainsaws, fertilizers, snow plows, asphalt rollers, backhoes, skid loaders, dump trucks, crack seal machines, and paint stripers.
- Assist in snow and ice removal during inclement weather.
- Assist other departments as assigned.
- Follow department safety procedures and practices, along with department policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned or deemed necessary.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
