Maintenance Worker I

Description

This position will remain open until filled, with applications reviewed on an ongoing basis. This job posting may be removed at any time without prior notice. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible for full consideration.

Under general supervision, performs various semi-skilled maintenance and unskilled labor work related to City of Waxahachie city parks/cemetery/sports complex or other related areas. Performs a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility. Performs other duties as assigned.

This is the entry through journey level class in the Maintenance Worker series. Employees within this class are distinguished from the Maintenance Worker II and Senior Maintenance Worker classifications by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned, with no supervisory responsibility. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction, assistance or supervision as new or unusual situations arise, and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.

• Participate in the repair and maintenance of city parks, cemetery, and sports complex including operating various equipment in the completion of assigned tasks.
• Perform various tasks related to the maintenance and repair of city parks including mowing, weed eating, plant trees and other plants; repair irrigation systems; pick up trash and clean bathrooms.
• Maintains ball fields by mowing, tilling, leveling and striping.
• Performs duties during special events to ensure area is clean and supplied for participants.
• Operate various light equipment including mowers, edgers, tiller, pickup truck, chainsaw, and other equipment as needed.
• Maintain and make minor repair to assigned vehicles, tools, and equipment; report major repair needs.
• Show cemetery plots to potential customers, locate, and mark graves.
• Assist other departments during special events with set-up, cleaning, and traffic control.
• Adhere to safe work practices and procedures.
• Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information within the area of assignment; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• One year of general maintenance experience.

• A valid State driver license with acceptable driving record as defined by the City of Waxahachie is required at the time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment.

• Operations, services, and activities of a maintenance program.
• Methods and techniques of maintenance equipment operation.
• Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes, and regulations.
• Basic principles and procedures of record keeping.
• Operations, services, and activities of the city.
• English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Operational characteristics of various maintenance equipment and tools.
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.

• Operate a variety of maintenance equipment in a safe and effective manner.
• Perform heavy manual labor.
• Work outdoors and in inclement weather conditions.
• Interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, laws, and regulations.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Maintain the physical capability to perform essential job tasks and responsibilities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk, and stand; talk and hear. Manual dexterity to use hands to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools or controls;…