Maintenance Assistant (Forestry

Job Title

This position performs semi-skilled and unskilled maintenance work to support the operations of assigned division or department; and performs other technical work as required.

The essential job functions include:

• Pruning or removing trees in City rights-of-way and on other properties as directed;
• Operating small and large chain saws, wood chippers, stump grinders and other tools and equipment as necessary to complete assigned duties;
• Loading/unloading materials onto vehicles;
• Cleaning and removing debris from work sites;
• Inspecting equipment to ensure proper and safe working condition; reporting defects or required maintenance to the supervisor;
• Performing routine maintenance and cleaning of assigned tools and equipment;
• Performing semi-skilled and unskilled maintenance work to support the operations of assigned division or department;
• Performing general manual labor tasks as required;
• Assisting in maintaining assigned trucks and equipment; performing cleaning, preventive maintenance and simple repair work as required;
• Driving and operating trucks and other vehicles; operating various hand and power tools as necessary to accomplish tasks;
• Installing, testing and repairing service lines;
• Performing duties in accordance with all department policies, procedures, and standards of quality and safety;
• Assisting co-workers with various duties as required;
• Attending training, meetings, etc., as necessary to enhance job knowledge and skills; and
• Performing other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:

• High school diploma or GED;
• Some chainsaw experience preferred;
• Valid South Carolina Class "D" Driver's License.

The knowledge, skills, and abilities include:

• Knowledge of basic addition and subtraction, such as making change or measuring;
• Ability to compare or inspect items against a standard;
• Ability to follow instructions and orders of supervisor;
• Ability to handle or use machines, tools or equipment requiring little or no prior experience, such as hand tools;
• Ability to perform routine work using common sense;
• Ability to read simple sentences, instructions or work orders; writing simple sentences and completing simple job forms; speaking simple sentences using basic grammar;
• Ability to perform simple, repetitive manual, clerical or operating tasks following a few definite procedures; requires minor short-term planning; requires little attention for accurate results; and
• Ability to guide others, requiring a few decisions affecting a few co-workers; works in a stable environment with clear and uncomplicated written/oral instructions but with some variations from the routine.

The City of Columbia is proud to offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees. This package includes health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Part-time or temporary employees, including interns, are not eligible for City benefits.