Maintenance Technician I​/II

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• Asphalt, sidewalk or street maintenance;
• Vegetation maintenance;
• Heavy equipment operation; and/or
• Public sector, residential or commercial construction;

While every day may be different, in terms of the planned work, the constant is the dependable high performance and dedication to quality public service. Our employees demonstrate this commitment through their work efforts, their interactions with the public and their support for each other. A positive attitude and a willingness to learn are key characteristics for success in Public Works.

Maintenance Technicians perform operation, construction, maintenance and repair work for the City's streets and facilities and may be cross trained to work in one or more areas as required.

• Maintenance Technician I: entry level position responsible for performing routine work.
• Maintenance Technician II: skilled, journey level position responsible for performing more complex work.

The City of Bainbridge Island is a vibrant community with small-town feel, 52 miles of scenic shoreline and densely forested areas. Our employees are the most important asset in preserving and enhancing the special character of the Island, and in responding to the community's needs. The City provides competitive salaries, outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities.

• Reports safety hazards, traffic problems, equipment problems and emergency situations.
• Operates a variety of heavy equipment, including but not limited to back hoe, excavator, dump truck, front end loader, bucket truck, chipper, water truck, and snow removal equipment.
• Operates a variety of specialized equipment, depending on work assignment.
• Performs difficult manual labor and technical troubleshooting under adverse physical and environmental conditions for extended periods of time.
• Performs field work as assigned; reports safety hazards, traffic problems, equipment problems and emergency situations.
• Maintains, repairs and constructs streets infrastructure and facilities including pavement surfaces, road shoulders, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, and gravel roads.
• Maintains, repairs and constructs grounds infrastructure and facilities vegetation, including playgrounds, trails, parks and streetscapes.
• Performs vegetation control including roadside mowing, overhead trimming and storm debris clean up.
• Performs pavement maintenance including crack sealing, , pothole repair, full depth asphalt repairs, and shoulder grading.
• Provides construction support for infrastructure as assigned.
• Implements traffic control plans to maintain work zone safety and regulatory compliance.
• Resolves customer complaints.
• Performs emergency snow and ice control operations.
• Maintains timely and regular attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent;
• Maintenance Technician I: one year of residential or commercial construction, maintenance or repair experience;
• Maintenance Technician II: three years of residential or commercial construction, maintenance or repair experience;
• OR a combination of experience, education and training that would provide the level of knowledge and ability required.

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