Maintenance Worker I​/II

Maintenance Worker

To perform specialized and varied technical maintenance work related to area of assignment, including but not limited to, building and grounds, fleet, drainage, and/or transportation activities; assist with customer service issues and service requests requested on campus and in the community as needed; and to perform special projects and assignments as necessary.

Perform maintenance duties related to area of assignment, including but not limited to, building, grounds, fleet, drainage, and/or transportation.

Implement procedures and practices related to area of assignment; ensure compliance with City standards and requirements; and, ensure that emergency situations are responded to in a timely manner and City needs are met.

Assist with general maintenance activities related to infrastructure in the community, including lighting and landscape areas; medians and public right-of-ways, bus stops, and other areas of the business district or residential areas.

Follow-up on a variety of maintenance related customer service needs out in the field as needed to support the activities of the General Services Department. This may include picking up trash, removing basketball hoops, and other miscellaneous duties.

Provide back-up and assistance to other technical positions in the General Services Department during storms and flooding, emergency situations or key critical projects.

Perform duties as needed when assigned to standby duty or on-call to provide after-hours emergency assistance related in storm activities, streets, or other issues.

Respond to customer service issues related to area of assignment; respond to concerns or complaints and take appropriate corrective action.

Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service.

Perform related duties as assigned.

When assigned to Building, Grounds and Fleet:

Perform general maintenance, upkeep and repair of City buildings, grounds and vehicle fleet.

Perform tasks necessary to facilitate City and public use of facilities and grounds, including private rental arrangements.

Assist in implementation of improvements and changes to the building, grounds and landscaping including setting up for meetings and special events as needed.

Perform semi-skilled work such as plumbing, irrigation, and construction as needed to maintain the City's facilities.

Assure security of buildings and opening or locking of facilities after hours.

When assigned to Drainage:

Remove vegetation and debris within creeks and channels to improve flow during storm events.

Respond to storm related calls and emergency situations; provide assistance so that service will be provided or restored.

Assist with work of tree contractors for routine and emergency work.

Assist in distributing sandbags to residents.

Provide roadside drainage maintenance.

When assigned to Transportation:

Assist with transportation and roadside maintenance projects including those performed with or by other agencies.

Perform roadside maintenance functions including base repair, striping, lines, and legends.

Assist with graffiti prevention and clean up.

Maintenance Worker I Knowledge of:

Basic office procedures, methods.

Principles and practices of good customer service.

Techniques and principles of effective interpersonal communication.

Principles and practices of safety management.

Ability to:

Understand the organization and operation of the City and of outside agencies as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities.

On a continuous basis, know and understand operations, and observe safety rules. Intermittently analyze problem equipment; identify and locate equipment; interpret work orders; remember equipment location; and explain jobs to others.

Learn to assist with maintenance functions duties, as assigned.

Learn to safely use and care for tools needed for maintenance jobs.

Work hours necessary, including evenings and weekends, to meet the requirements of the job.

Work scheduled and emergency overtime; be available for call back, as required; and to change work periods and work days dependent on operational requirements of the City.

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