Municipal Maintenance Technician; Buildings & Grounds

Primary Objective

To perform various types of manual labor, semi-skilled, or skilled work in the maintenance of the City's municipal buildings, parks, right of way, streets, and storm sewers.

Primary Objective

To perform various types of manual labor, semi-skilled, or skilled work in the maintenance of the City's municipal buildings, parks, right of way, streets, and storm sewers.

CITY VALUES & EXPECTATIONS

• Models and contributes to a positive work environment, culture of communication, engagement and safety
• Communicates effectively and respectfully with employees and the general public, including but not limited to those of diverse racial, ethnic, religious and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Works cooperatively as a member of a team; develops and maintains effective working relationships with diverse coworkers and community members; consistently brings a high level of self-awareness and empathy to all personal interactions
• Embraces the City’s shared values and contributes towards accomplishing the City’s vision and goals by being creative, innovative, continuously learning, and communicating clearly

• Maintenance and repair of building structure, exterior and envelope
• Inspect, perform routine maintenance and repair of building mechanical systems
• Maintenance and repair of doors, door hardware and closers
• Maintenance and repair of plumbing systems and related fixtures (faucets, flush valves, drains)
• Report deficiencies in building systems and components to supervisor as appropriate
• Maintains a clean and organized shop and monitors and cleans building mechanical areas
• Snow removal from stairs, doorway, and sidewalks using shovels and powered equipment
• Maintenance and repair of flooring of all kinds (wood, tile, carpet, and stone)
• Remodels including wall demolition, construction, flooring, and painting
• Installation and repair of modular office furniture
• Operates, inspects, and maintains equipment and tools utilized by the Maintenance Division as assigned. Provide routine service maintenance where needed (grease, oil, gas, etc.). Keeps shop area free of obstacles and in state of orderliness
• Performs city cemetery maintenance, landscaping, construction, and repair work. Provide assistance to service attendants, mortuary directors, and families as needed. Install and maintain grave markers and monuments
• When directed, assists in winter and summer maintenance duties in any of the five sections of the Public Works Maintenance Divisions and/or any other Public Works Departments
• Keeps assigned supervisor informed of important developments concerning assigned functions
• Responsible to work overtime, shift changes, and be on call as necessary or assigned
• When directed, coordinates with City vendors and contractors
• Adheres to and keeps current on safety rules and procedures, and any work rules and policies that pertain to the Public Works Maintenance Division
• Performs job responsibilities in climatic extremes, in confined spaces, and/or from aerial lift equipment
• Demonstrates positive and professional attitude toward job assignments and tasks to be performed
• Demonstrates personal initiative and effective use of City resources, time, and seasonal staff to provide excellent service to the public
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as apparent or assigned

• Good mechanical aptitude - ability to readily learn to operate small hand tools and minor equipment such as saws, trimmers, riding mowers, and hydraulic, electrical, pneumatic equipment
• Ability to read, understand, and follow written and oral instructions including safety rules
• Ability to perform routine repair and maintenance tasks
• Ability to work independently with a minimum of supervision
• Ability to work overtime, shift changes, including evenings and weekends, holidays and be on call as necessary or assigned

• High school graduate or equivalent
• One year of related experience
• Possess a valid driver's license
• Possess a valid Minnesota Special Boiler License within six months of employment and maintain it for the duration of employment
• Possess basic computer skills