Maintenance Aide - Services Team

Job Title

Maintenance Worker

Performs a variety of duties involving the maintenance of the Main St. streetscape, parking garage maintenance, squares maintenance. Hours of work for the position will include working weekends.

Operates complex landscape construction equipment in the maintenance of the Main St. streetscape, parking garages and squares. May operate a tool cat, bobcat, trackless sidewalk tractor, mowers, backpack blowers, walk behind sweeper and vacuum, hand tools. Performs maintenance work such as mowing, trimming, weeding, irrigation repairs, raking, fertilizing, shoveling, sweeping, and pruning trees; maintains and repairs brick and granite work, concrete areas and other similar fixtures.

Maintains parking meter posts, which includes, replacing missing posts, and repairing bent or loose posts. Operates trucks and small tractors for snow removal operations during the winter months. Performs minor maintenance and repair to equipment and machinery. Overtime and weekend schedules are a requirement of this position. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or GED;
Six months of experience as a laborer, maintenance aide, or trades assistant or any combination of education, training and experience that provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job.

Licenses and

Certifications:

Valid New Hampshire Class (B) Commercial Driver's License with air brake endorsement or ability to obtain one within 6 months of hiring.

Knowledge of:
Standard tools, methods, practices, and materials of one or more trades. Operation of power equipment and light to medium automotive and other equipment related to assignment. General construction and/or maintenance methods and practices. Storm drainage methods and practices. Park and grounds maintenance, and lawn and plant care. Safe and effective practices of applying and handling pesticides, fungicides, and herbicides. Simple math and measurements.

Skill in:
Operation of required tools and equipment. May be required to possess some skill in welding. Mental and Physical Abilities to:
Take and follow directions from supervisor. Perform strenuous and routine work. Deal courteously and diplomatically with the general public. Apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one or two-step instructions. Perform duties while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, bending, crouching, or walking. Frequently lift light or heavy objects. Climb ladders. Use tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity.

Distinguish between shades of color.

Working Conditions:

Work is performed in a very noisy place. Work exposes the employee to dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, contagious or infectious diseases, and irritating chemicals. Work is performed outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather. Work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, steel toe shoes, safety vests, protective aprons, or gloves.

Our organization is committed to ensuring fair treatment, access, and opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, ability, socioeconomic status, age, religion or other social identities in accordance with state and federal law. We recognize that each individual brings a unique perspective that is informed by their life experience and identity. Our organization is committed to recruiting and retaining the best qualified individuals based on a holistic review of their knowledge, skills, experience, understanding, communication and abilities.