Maintenance Technician

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Functions as a Maintenance Technician for Utilities, Transportation and Facilities.

Utilities duties:
Under general supervision, performs a variety of entry level to skilled operation, construction, maintenance and repair of a Water Distribution system and a Stormwater system; including multiple types of water mains, valves, fire hydrants, service lines, water meters, as well as, multiple types of stormwater mains, manholes, catch basins, ditches, drainage ways, flood control and stormwater facilities.

Transportation duties:
Under general supervision, performs a variety of entry level to skilled street maintenance and repair tasks in the areas of maintenance, construction, and equipment operation for City transportation corridors; maintenance and repair work related to signs and pavement markings; median maintenance, mowing and landscaping grounds at various public facilities and City parks; inspection of similar work performed by contractors.

Facilities duties:
Under general supervision, performs a variety of duties related to building maintenance of City facilities.

• Performs duties requiring knowledge of water, stormwater, and open drainage way systems.
• Performs repairs, maintenance, construction, and modifications to irrigation systems and minor plumbing installation and repairs.
• Installation, maintenance, and repair of roadway signs and pavement markings.
• Maintains accurate electronic records of work performed and materials and equipment used.
• Safely operates a variety of heavy equipment and machinery on City owned property.
• Remains alert to conditions and events occurring on public right of ways indicating anticipated or needed repairs and reporting such conditions to supervisors.
• May interact with members of the public in the field to provide information and customer service.
• Must participate in rotational standby, respond to after-hours calls, and participate in Snow Operations.
• Works irregular hours, weekends, evenings, holidays, and/or emergencies as required to respond to Public Works emergencies.
• Appropriately responding to residential problems and initiating a Department of Public Works call-out procedure when necessary.
• Required participation in snow and ice control shifts during the winter months, including plowing and hauling of snow from city streets, sidewalks, trails, and parking lots.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• At least one year of experience in outdoor maintenance or construction. (Preference given for experience in streets or utilities.)
• Experience with park maintenance.
• Ability to operate a variety of hand, power, and long handled tools and equipment to perform installation, maintenance, and repair tasks.
• Ability to perform a wide range of physical and manual tasks in an outdoor environment.
• Physical ability to work in and around moving traffic and equipment; in areas of limited access; and confined spaces requiring standing, walking, bending, and kneeling to locate, inspect, and maintain water valves and systems.
• Upper body strength to lift and carry equipment and supplies as needed. Ability to use all required safety equipment.
• Must have a satisfactory driving record.