Maintenance Worker, Building Maintenance, Construction Labor ​/ Trades

Position Information

The primary objective of this classification is to execute unskilled and semi-skilled manual tasks related to the construction, maintenance, and upkeep of county streets, roads, rights‑of‑way, public facilities, property, and other infrastructure as part of a public works crew.

Engages in manual labor to support construction, maintenance, and upkeep projects, including lifting, moving, loading, and unloading materials, equipment, tools, furniture, and supplies; digging ditches, trenches, and holes manually or using power equipment; and shoveling, raking, spreading, compacting, and leveling dirt, rock, asphalt, cement, and other materials.

Retrieves supplies, materials, tools, equipment, and other items and performs various errands as needed; collects and transports materials, supplies, tools, and equipment to and from the worksite; and removes litter, debris, and deceased animals from roadways and other County property.

Adheres to established safety procedures, utilizing safety equipment and protective gear; monitors the work environment to ensure the safety of employees and others; monitors traffic conditions surrounding trucks and equipment to identify obstructions, pedestrians, or unsafe traffic conditions; flags and directs traffic, and places markers, signs, and cones around project and work sites to ensure the safety of the crew and the traveling public;

and reports any incidents, accidents, problems, or unusual situations.

Performs various manual tasks to support street, roadway, and drainage projects, including installing and removing sidewalks, curbs, gutters, and culverts; clearing and repairing ditches; clearing drainage obstructions from culverts, ditches, and gutters; laying and smoothing asphalt; repairing asphalt and concrete; patching and repairing potholes in road surfaces; compacting road surfaces and packing ground materials; installing and repairing pipe; and installing reflective markers in streets.

Carrying out manual work functions associated with construction and maintenance projects for stormwater drainage systems, including installing and repairing pipe (laying and cutting pipes); building and repairing manholes, catch basins; replacing grit screens; constructing, repairing, and clearing ditches; clearing drainage obstructions; breaking up pipes and concrete; assisting equipment operators with site preparation and operation of jet‑vac equipment; mixing cement; and performing related labor.

Executing various tasks involving grounds or roadside maintenance projects, such as mowing grass; edging buildings, roadways, landscaped areas, driveways, and sidewalks; planting and maintaining trees, shrubs, and flowers; watering landscaped areas; cutting down trees; pruning tree limbs, hedges, and shrubs; picking up and disposing of tree limbs, brush, and other materials from grounds or right‑of‑way areas; mulching leaves; spreading pine straw, mulch, sand, gravel, or other grounds materials;

laying sod or spreading grass seed; applying fertilizer, pesticide, and herbicide; applying salt and sand during icy weather; raking ground materials; blowing leaves and debris from walkways or grounds; picking up and disposing of debris and litter from ground areas; emptying trash containers; digging holes and trenches, and shoveling materials.

Performing various tasks involving building maintenance projects, including cleaning buildings, restrooms, or other facilities; mopping, sweeping, stripping, waxing, and buffing floor surfaces; troubleshooting plumbing problems and clearing stopped drains; troubleshooting basic electrical problems; replacing batteries, light bulbs, and ballasts; painting interior and exterior surfaces and equipment; repairing roofing; installing tile flooring; performing concrete and asphalt work; and pressure‑washing building surfaces and concrete areas.

Assisting in setting up special events and activities; installing, erecting, or hanging holiday decorations; assisting with traffic control during events; and assisting with cleanup after events.

Operating a variety of machinery, equipment, and tools associated with department…