Maintenance Worker-Streets

The City of Germantown is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an alcohol/drug-free workplace and to providing equal opportunities regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age or disability.

City of Germantown public servants exist, first and foremost, to protect and enhance the quality of life of those we serve; every position on the Germantown team has a shared responsibility and accountability to fulfill this purpose. Through the constant alignment of individual actions, behaviors and performance with our organization’s values system, Germantown public servants demonstrate a steadfast commitment to our greater mission of Excellence.

Every day. The expectation for senior leaders is to model The Germantown Way at all times for those they influence and interact with daily.

First level in the Maintenance Worker series. Under close supervision and as a member of a crew, perform unskilled to routine semi-skilled work to maintain and repair City streets and storm drainage system. Perform manual labor duties as assigned, including: shoveling and spreading asphalt in patching, repairing and reconstructing streets; mowing and spraying along ditches, curbs and sidewalks; constructing concrete forms and pouring concrete;

repairing concrete drainage pipes, and striping and painting crosswalks, dividing lines, curbing, and signs.

City of Germantown public servants exist, first and foremost, to protect and enhance the quality of life of those we serve; every position on the Germantown team has a shared responsibility and accountability to fulfill this purpose. Through the constant alignment of individual actions, behaviors and performance with our organization’s values system, Germantown public servants demonstrate a steadfast commitment to our greater mission of Excellence.

Every day. As a mission-driven, values-centered organization, the expectation for City leaders is to model ‘The Germantown Way’ at all times for those they influence and interact with daily.

• Provide manual assistance to other workers engaged in the maintenance of City streets and drainage systems including the construction of streets, storm drains, and retaining walls; street patching; repair and installation of traffic control devices; and the clearing of drainage ditches, storm drain pipes and inlets.
• Use various types of hand tools including shovel, pick, spade, broom, rake, and other similar tools to dig, spread, and remove various materials.
• Load and unload materials, equipment, and supplies.
• Set up and remove barricades and other traffic control devices, and provide work site protection as directed.
• Operate power driven machinery such as chain saw, air hammer, air compressor, airless paint sprayer and other similarly sized equipment to accomplish maintenance tasks assigned.
• Drive pickup trucks and other motorized vehicles and equipment such as dump truck, steel wheel roller, and walk behind striping machine in connection with manual work activities.
• Clean tools, equipment, materials and work area.
• Perform routine daily checks of equipment including fuel, fluid levels and tire pressure.
• Utilize proper safety precautions related to all work performed.
• Clear snow and apply ice melt material when weather demands it.

• Assist with other department activities or City sponsored events not under direct responsibility.
• Perform related tasks as required.

• Basic knowledge of materials, methods, and techniques of construction, maintenance and repair activities related to the area of work assigned.
• Knowledge of standard safety practices and precautions applicable to tasks performed and equipment operated.
• Skill in operating basic tools and equipment commonly used in assigned work area.
• Skill in communicating in person on a one-on-one basis for the purpose of obtaining, clarifying or giving information.
• Ability to read and understand operation manuals and chemical application instructions.
• Ability to follow and understand written and…