Maintenance Worker, Code Enforcement

Overview

The purpose of this classification is to perform unskilled, manual work functions associated with construction, maintenance, landscaping, and grounds-keeping of city infrastructure, utilities, facilities, and property.

• Performs manual and physical work functions associated with construction, maintenance and repair of public roads and utility infrastructure, which may include repairing roads/asphalt, digging, patching holes, compacting road surfaces, maintaining drainage systems, installing/repairing pipe, constructing/repairing ditches, clearing drainage obstructions, clearing ditches/gutters, breaking up pipes and concrete, mixing cement, constructing sidewalks and driveways, cutting pipes, installing fences, spreading asphalt/road materials, digging holes or trenches, shoveling materials, lifting/moving heavy materials, assisting electric line crews, and flagging traffic.
• Performs manual work functions associated with routine maintenance and upkeep of public grounds and facilities: mows lawns; trims and edges grass; blows leaves from walkways; plants, prunes, and maintains plants, trees and shrubs; spreads mulch; rakes leaves; clears debris; and performs related tasks.
• Removes litter, debris, and deceased animals from roadways, convenience centers, and other city property.
• Transports, loads and unloads various materials and equipment used in projects; stock work trucks with needed supplies and equipment.
• Cleans shop and work areas and other city facilities; sweeps and mops floors; dusts and cleans offices, meeting rooms, or other work areas; strips, waxes, and polishes floors; polishes furniture; collects and removes waste; washes windows and walls; cleans restrooms and replenishes supplies.
• Operates a variety of power equipment, machinery and hand tools used in department projects and activities, which may include pick-up truck, mower, tiller, weed eater, edger, blower, asphalt packer, cement mixer, jack hammer, chain saw, saw, axe, shovel, rake, spraying equipment, and various tools.
• Performs general maintenance tasks necessary to keep machinery, equipment and tools in operable condition, which may include inspecting equipment, checking fuel and fluid levels, replacing fluids, greasing equipment, washing/cleaning equipment, monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; reports faulty equipment.
• Responds to emergency calls during inclement weather or other emergency situations.
• Utilizes precautionary safety equipment and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals.
• Obtains property measurements, sets stakes, and cuts projects and lines; holds rod and uses chain during surveying; updates records.
• Receives, prepares or completes various forms and documentation, including work orders, time cards, maintenance reports, spray records, diagrams, maps, manuals, reference materials, and other documents; reviews, completes, processes, files, forwards or retains as appropriate.
• Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems; communicates via telephone and/or two-way radio; provides information and assistance; takes and relays messages or directs calls to appropriate personnel; returns calls as necessary.

• High school diploma or GED, and previous work experience is preferred; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Must possess a valid driver’s license. Will be required to obtain a valid State of Louisiana driver’s license at time of appointment and maintain throughout employment for this classification. May be required to obtain Flagging certification.