Maintenance Worker

TITLE:                                Maintenance Worker

DEPARTMENT:                  Public Works

REPORTS TO:                    Public Works Operations Manager

WAGE RANGE:                  $27.07 - $32.32 per hour DOE

NATURE OF WORK:

Positions in this classification work under the supervision of the Operations Manager and perform general duties that are necessary to maintain, repair, operate, and install basic infrastructure in public works and parks systems. Incumbents must have a general working knowledge of a wide variety of maintenance tasks and are called upon to complete small construction projects as well as routine maintenance programs. Positions in this classification use and maintain a variety of city owned equipment including back hoes, dump trucks, truck and trailer combinations, mowers, and snow removal equipment Work is conducted mostly out of doors and incumbents are frequently exposed to inclement weather conditions, traffic, hazardous chemicals and potentially dangerous equipment.  Positions are subject to call-out for snow removal or emergency response. Maintenance Workers may be required at times to carry a two-way pager and may be assigned to 24-hour stand-by.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Public Works:

In the Public Works Department, positions in this classification install, repair and maintain City owned utility systems including water, sewer and streets. These positions install and repair waterlines, read and repair meters, take samples for water quality testing, maintain pumps. haul asphalt; blade roads, patch and roll city streets, replace or repair street signs and install or repair sewer lines. Incumbents also are involved in building renovation projects and snow removal.

Parks:

In the Parks Department, these positions mow lawns, clean parks maintain bail fields. fertilize, use chemicals to control pests and weeds, maintain sprinkler systems, stock rest rooms, install landscaping and maintain park related equipment.

EXAMPLES OF WORK

• Installs, repairs, and maintains City owned sprinkler systems and components.


• Repairs and maintains ball fields, picnic areas, tables, benches and rest rooms as required Performs necessary landscaping as required for appearance and upkeep.


• Operates and maintains mowers, back hoes, dump trucks, graders, snow removal equipment and other City owned machinery. Operates equipment and performs work according to established safety standards and departmental procedures.


• Installs, repairs and maintains City water and sewer mains, maintains and repairs various pumps, and removes, repairs and replaces water meters as needed. Read and records water consumption on a monthly basis. Takes regular water quality samples.


• Maintains and repairs streets and storm drain systems through patching grading, installation of dry wells and drainage systems. Constructs new streets, storm drainage facilities and utility lines.


• Conducts routine repairs to vehicles, machines and equipment.


• Fertilizes parks grounds and uses chemicals to control weeds and pests.


• Provides snow removal in the winter.


• May work with other departments when authorized.


• Performs all other duties as assigned by the City Manager.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Duties are performed primarily in the field. Incumbents are exposed to inclement weather conditions, traffic and hazardous construction situations. Duties require strenuous physical activity and include standing, stooping, crawling and twisting. Incumbents must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and able to perform duties that include getting in and out of excavations for the installation of water and sewer mains, meters, fire hydrants water, pumps operation of graders back hoes and dump trucks.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Specialized maintenance processes related to work assigned in streets, water, sewer, storm water drainage and parks.


• Construction techniques, practices and materials.


• Safe maintenance and construction standards and practices.


• Mowing techniques, concrete work, asphalt work, sign installation and repair, flagging for traffic control, tree removal and trimming and safe equipment operation.


• Pump station maintenance and troubleshooting.

Ability to:

• Work as part of a team.


• Operate or learn the operation of machinery required to complete work.

Experience and Training Guidelines

Experience: This is an entry-level position; a basic knowledge of mechanics and maintenance and construction equipment is desirable.

Training: May be required to obtain Grade I Certification in Water Distribution Management, or an equivalent combination of experience and training.

Licensing or Certification

• Washington State Driver’s License (Commercial Class B)


• First Aid Certification


• CPR


• State Flagging Certification within Six months.

BENEFITS 

Qualified employees are eligible for benefits the first of the month after hire date.

• Medical, dental, vision, and Aflac

• Retirement through the Department of Retirement Systems

• HRA VEBA account


• Group Life Insurance


• PTO including vacation, sick time, paid holidays, and personal holidays