Service Worker Technician

The purpose of this classification is to operate equipment and perform specialized work involving maintenance of parks and facilities, which may include equipment repair/maintenance, carpentry projects, general construction work, irrigation projects, weed/pest control, or other functions as assigned.

This Service Worker Technician position will be assigned to the Carpenter specialty within the Public Works Department

The following duties are normal for this position and tasks will be assigned in one or more of the following specialized areas: irrigation, carpentry, equipment repair/maintenance, general construction work, and weed/pest control. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Assists in leading a team of workers ensuring proper and safer operation of all equipment; provides training, guidance, and assistance to other workers; monitors status of work, inspects completed work, and troubleshoots problem situations.

Operates/drives a variety of heavy equipment or large vehicles with specialized functions involving performing or maneuvering to exacting tolerances and specifications or involving operation of complex mechanisms to perform work tasks; operates light/medium equipment or vehicles involving routine operation to drive from point to point or involving use of basic/simple maneuvering mechanisms to perform tasks.

Ensures availability of adequate equipment, tools, parts, supplies, or other materials needed to conduct projects; assists in determining amount of materials needed to complete projects; initiates request for new/replacement materials; purchases or picks up supplies/materials as needed.

Operates a variety of equipment, machinery and tools used in department projects and activities, which may include a utility truck, trailer, dump truck, bucket lift, scissor lift, tractor, front end loader, backhoe, spray truck, hydraulic equipment lift, tractor, mowing equipment, reel mower, rotary mower, push mower, chipper, weed eater, edger, leaf blower, box blade, sod cutter, trencher, tiller, roller, concrete mixer, concrete cutter, striping machine, pressure cleaner, pump, vacuum, base tool, welder, cutting torch, drill press, table saw, radial arm saw, jig saw, palm sander, belt sander, router, grinder, chain saw, pole saw, pick ax, spray pump, airless spray gun, nail gun, shovel, rake, pitchfork, broom, ladder, measuring devices, meters, gauges, carpentry tools, roofing tools, plumbing tools, painting tools, mechanic tools, or hand tools.

Hauls, transports, loads, or unloads various equipment and materials associated with department projects.

Follows safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals.

Provides information and instruction to other employees in equipment operation, maintenance, and safety.

Assists in maintaining inventory of equipment, tools, parts, supplies, or other materials; ensures availability of adequate supplies, parts, and materials needed to conduct projects; assists in determining quantities and types of materials to be used in projects; initiates request for new/replacement materials; picks up parts/materials from local vendors as needed.

Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence logs, service/maintenance records, spraying records, inventory records, or other documents. Uses personal electronic device to log activities in the Town’s work order system.

Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, purchase receipts, performance charts, maintenance records, inventory records, field drawings, layouts, activity schedules, architectural drawings, policies, procedures, catalogs, operational guides, MSDS sheets, manuals, reference materials, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.

Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, the public, vendors, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems. May require being on-call.

Maintains an awareness of laws, requirements, trends and advances in the profession; reads professional literature; maintains professional affiliations; attends seminars, workshops, and training sessions as appropriate.

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