Public Works Maintenance Worker

Overview

Department: Public Works & Engineering

Pay Range: $36,524.80-$42,452.80 annually, depending on knowledge and experience.

This position is in the area of Stormwater

• Ability to read, write and follow written instructions, and;
• Two (2) years of related experience.

• Possession of an appropriate driver license for equipment operated and any license, training or certification required by law or regulation to complete assigned tasks.
• Some positions require a journeyman certification.

This is semi-skilled work in construction, maintenance and repair work.

An employee in this class, under general supervision, performs duties and provides general direction to a variety of light construction, maintenance and repair projects. Work is performed under the general supervision of a lead worker or other operating official. Supervision may be exercised over unskilled or semi-skilled workers. May be subject to emergency call as part of routine duties.

• Performs and directs all phases of light construction, maintenance, and repair projects.
• Repairs, tests, and maintains a variety of mechanical equipment.
• Supervises a crew of unskilled or semi-skilled laborers.
• Operates automotive and mechanical equipment; uses a wide variety of hand and power tools.
• Keeps routine records and makes simple reports.
• Performs related work as required.

• Considerable knowledge of pertinent standard methods, practices, and procedures used in construction, maintenance, and repair work.
• Considerable knowledge of pertinent construction, maintenance, and repair materials, tools, and equipment.
• Considerable knowledge of pertinent standard methods, practices, and procedures used in construction, maintenance, and repair work.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Ability to keep simple records.
• Ability to supervise the work of others.
• Ability to perform safely all phases of routine construction, maintenance, and repair work.
• Ability to operate light automotive and mechanic equipment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public.
• Skill in the routine care and use of pertinent facilities, tools, and equipment.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to hold or feel, reach with hands and arms, walk, talk, smell and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, sit, climb, balance, stoop, crouch and crawl. Specific vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, and depth perception.

The employee regularly lifts and/or moves up to 50 pounds and occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 100 pounds.

An employee in this job is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions, occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals, and has a risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment may be loud.

This description is not intended to be, nor should it be construed as an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to accurately reflect the activities and requirements of the position, but duties may be added, deleted, or modified as necessary. This description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment