Maintenance Worker I-II (General Services-Solid Waste

This is a broad classification with individual positions that may be assigned to one or more functional areas described below; duties and assignments may overlap depending on the operational needs of the department and staffing levels. Incumbents are required to maintain a flexible work schedule that may include overtime, on-call status, call-backs, nights, weekends, 4/10's, holidays and rotational shifts.

Maintenance Worker I – This is the entry-level class in the Maintenance Worker series. Incumbents in this classification receive on-the-job training, specific day-to-day direction and are closely supervised. Positions at this level are not expected to function with the same amount of knowledge or skills as positions allocated to the Maintenance Worker II level and exercise less independent discretion and judgment in matters related to work procedures and methods.

Advancement to Maintenance Worker II is at the discretion of management. This is the journey-level class in the Maintenance Worker series. Employees within this class are distinguished from the Maintenance Worker I by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned including operation and maintenance of various public works tools, machinery and heavy equipment. Employees at this level require only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual projects or situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.

This class requires a minimum of five years full-time experience. Additional education, experience, licensing or certifications may be required. Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following duties and responsibilities, knowledges, skills, and other characteristics. This list of duties is illustrative only, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by this position.

The following duties are typical for the various divisions. Incumbents may be assigned to any of the functional areas of roads, wastewater, water, solid waste, general services, landscape, facilities maintenance and fleet management. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address agency needs and changing business practices.

• Maintain a flexible work schedule that includes overtime, on-call status, call-backs, nights, weekends, holidays and rotational shifts
• Maintain physical ability and agility to ascend and descend forty (40) feet of vertical ladder structure in and out of a confined space. Ability to wear a full body safety harness while performing assigned tasks within said confined spaces
• Comply with all applicable laws, rules and regulations and safe work practices
• Secure worksites and ensure public safety through road closures, signage, barricades and restricting public access
• Follow all safety standard operating procedures when performing work; maintain awareness of and report/correct any hazards, spills, and unsafe equipment; properly handle, store, dispose and label various chemicals and hazardous materials and waste
• Perform a variety of duties during periods of inclement weather such as snow removal, de-icing, clearing rockslides, storm and flood clean-up, including operation of a snowplow
• Perform a variety of duties in response to power outage emergencies; operate, monitor, adjust and maintain backup generators; maintain proper fuel levels in generators and storage tanks
• Active participation in proactive inspection programs including completion of forms and reports
• Assist with procurement and requisition approval, including cost estimation
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public
• Safe operation of vehicles, equipment and machinery; maintenance and custody of assigned tools and equipment
• Transport samples to a variety of laboratories for analysis; other courier activities and errands
• Participate in a variety of training activities; study equipment manuals for all facility…