Maintenance Worker I

Rate: $20.59 hourly

Full benefits package includes: MO Lagers Pension, medical, dental, life insurance, long-term disability and various voluntary benefit plans

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Performs a variety of routine, semi-skilled tasks in relation to given assignments within a specific Department and/or Division

Performs tasks consisting of manual labor on behalf of the City

• Works in conjunction with, and under the supervision of, the assigned Foreman, and/or Crew Leader or Maintenance Worker II overseeing a given task
• Performs all required manual tasks needed to complete work orders
• Maintains understanding and usage of tools and light equipment needed for work assigned

Performs tasks relating to specific Department and/or Division assigned

Street Division, Public Works Department, requirements include, but are not limited to:

• Maintains and repairs City's streets and roadways
• Drives a dump truck with manual transmission
• Responds to emergency call-outs for snow removal
• Enforces all City ordinances related to the Street Division of the Public Works Department

Sanitation and Health Division, Public Works Department, requirements include, but are not limited to:

• Picks up all animals running-at-large, having the potential to be a public nuisance or the potential to endanger the public health, safety and/or welfare
• Advises residents on how best to handle insect problems
• Advises and assist residents in baiting for rodents and resolving rodent problems
• Assists in operation and maintenance of kennel in a safe, clean, and humane environment for all animals under the City's care
• Keeps accurate records on animal adoptions, animal redemption, animals picked-up and disposed of, and animal bite cases
• Maintains familiarity with City Ordinances, policies, and procedures regarding Health Division activities
• Maintains familiarity with Wildlife Codes of Missouri Department of Conservation
• Investigates all trash, debris and weed violations on residential and commercial properties throughout the City
• Issues advisory letters, warning letters and court summons
• Checks to insure that all spay/neuter requirements have been met
• Cuts grass, weeds, brush and trees, when needed
• Cleans up abandoned properties
• Is subject to emergency call-outs as is periodically required
• Is subject to rotation on a monthly call-out of the Health Division
• Performs inter-office and door-to-door deliveries as required

Park Maintenance, Parks & Recreation Department, requirement include, but are not limited to:

• Mows and maintains park and open space areas such as baseball and soccer fields; mows weeds, leans and maintains tennis courts and nets.
• Drags ball fields; lines fields for games.
• Inspects, washes, and performs routine maintenance of park drinking fountains and restrooms.
• Sweeps, washes, paints, and repairs or replaces park tables and slabs.
• Performs minor semi-skilled interior building maintenance such as painting, plumbing, carpentry, and other unskilled and semi-skilled trades work.
• Performs routine maintenance on lawn and power equipment.
• Carries out the seeding, fertilizing, top dressing, soil conditioning, watering of the City's parks and open spaces under supervision of the City Forester.
• Operates tractors, mowers, jack hammers, trucks, buffers, washers, and other listed equipment as needed.
• Performs custodial work such as required and assigned, including: change light bulbs; sweep floors, mop, dump garbage and reline cans with liners; clean and sanitize restrooms and replenish supplies; empty ash cans; clean spills; clean drinking fountains, tables, walls, fixtures, light fixtures, etc.; wash windows, walls, metal and woodwork; clean rain gutters.
• Collects and disposes of solid waste from buildings and grounds; picks up litter from premises.
• Opens and closes, locks and unlocks facilities as needed.
• Assists in setting up and taking down equipment for various park and recreation programs, prepares facilities for park and recreation program use.
• Installs and maintains goal posts and nets for sports facilities, including soccer, volleyball, baseball, softball, tennis and basketball.
• Assists in the construction of new parks facilities, including clearing, grading, drainage, and foundation work.
• Keeps records of work completed.
• Maintain current skills and knowledge in the proper and safe techniques of building and grounds maintenance functions.
• Police Department, requirements include, but are not limited to:
• Performs custodial work such as required and assigned, including: change light bulbs; sweep floors, mop, dump garbage and reline cans with liners; clean and sanitize restrooms and replenish supplies; empty ash cans; clean spills; clean drinking fountains, tables, walls, fixtures, light fixtures, etc.; wash windows, walls, metal and woodwork; clean rain gutters.
• Collects and disposes of solid waste from buildings and grounds; picks up litter from premises.
• Opens and closes, locks and unlocks facilities as needed.
• Assists in setting up and taking down equipment for various programs, prepares facilities for park and recreation program use.
• Performs minor repairs, remodeling, painting, as needed.
• This is a safety sensitive position
• Performs other duties as directed

Education and Experience

The person in this position must have a high school diploma or its equivalent. Ability to effectively meet and deal with the public; ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; ability to handle stressful situations is vital for this position.

Licenses and Certifications

A valid driver's license, and the ability to, within six months of hiring, obtain and maintain a Class "B" Commercial Driver's License with endorsement for Passenger/Bus is required for Health Division employees; and endorsement for Air Brakes is required for Parks and Street Division employees.

For Health Division, must obtain and maintain Department of Agriculture Certification as a Public Health Officer.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disabled/Veteran