Maintenance Assistant I​/II

Nature of Work

This is manual work in the care and maintenance of city facilities, streets and grounds. Work is performed under the continuing supervision of a designated supervisor.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Removes trash, debris, shrubs, grass clippings and the like from city-owned grounds and streets and disposes of them properly
• Maintains grounds by cutting grass, trimming shrubs, and providing other grounds maintenance assistance; shovels snow; assists in setting up burial equipment and pouring concrete foundations
• Fills in potholes; shovels asphalt; sets concrete; installs street signs
• Cleans walls, windows, doors, floors; straightens up work areas; moves furniture, materials and supplies; picks up and delivers supplies, parts and materials
• Operates hand and power mowers and related equipment; uses hand and standard power tools; assists in snow and ice removal.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

• Completion of tenth grade

• Some experience in general laboring work

• Any equivalent combination of training and experience

• Possession of a valid Michigan commercial driver's license or ability to obtain within six months.

7 AM to 3:30 PM with overtime hours as needed.

THIS IS A SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION SUBJECT TO THE DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT) RANDOM DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING PROGRAM.

• Some knowledge of standard hand and power tools and equipment used in facilities and grounds maintenance activities
• Some knowledge of safety standards and precautions pertaining to the use of tools and heavy physical labor

• Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships
• Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature
• Assigning, prioritizing, monitoring, and reviewing work assignments

• Read and follow written and oral instructions
• Operate such equipment as hand and power mowers, weed eater, or hand and power tools
• Perform heavy manual labor, including bending, stooping, reaching, and lifting heavy objects

This is manual work in the care and maintenance of city facilities, streets and grounds. Work is performed under the continuing supervision of a designated supervisor.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Removes trash, debris, shrubs, grass clippings and the like from city-owned grounds and streets and disposes of them properly
• Maintains grounds by cutting grass, trimming shrubs, and providing other grounds maintenance assistance; shovels snow; assists in setting up burial equipment and pouring concrete foundations
• Fills in potholes; shovels asphalt; sets concrete; installs street signs
• Cleans walls, windows, doors, floors; straightens up work areas; moves furniture, materials and supplies; picks up and delivers supplies, parts and materials
• Operates hand and power mowers and related equipment; uses hand and standard power tools; assists in snow and ice removal.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

• Completion of tenth grade

• Some experience in general laboring work

• Any equivalent combination of training and experience

• Possession of a valid Michigan commercial driver's license or ability to obtain within six months.

7 AM to 3:30 PM with overtime hours as needed.

THIS IS A SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION SUBJECT TO THE DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT) RANDOM DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING PROGRAM.

• Some knowledge of standard hand and power tools and equipment used in facilities and grounds maintenance activities
• Some knowledge of safety standards and precautions…