PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE WORKER
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Position Objectives:
The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with a positive attitude, produce high quality work and strong work ethic.
Position Summary
Performs a variety of non-supervisory specialized, public works tasks. Is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of city property, providing technical support in water/ wastewater, sewer, park, trail, street services, and performs other related functions as assigned or apparent.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Essential duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
- Performs maintenance at sewer pumping stations and the maintenance and repair of water distribution systems, meters and associated equipment; performs maintenance and tests on the water treatment facility and sewer systems; operates and maintains sewer pumps, control panels, and cleans equipment; performs general facility/ infrastructure maintenance and clean up.
- Maintains municipal wells, water tower, hydrants,curbstops, lift stations, and water/sewer mains.
- Assists with water and sewer issues, such as water service connection and disconnection.
- Maintain, monitor, inspect and repair all facets of the stormwater distribution system, including ponds, pipes, manholes, catch basins, and structures in accordance with NPDES and MS4 requirements.
- Performs duties associated with snow plowing by plowing streets, parking lots, and ice rinks using light and/or heavy equipment.
- Performs repairs to streets and curb surfaces, including patching, overlays and crack sealing using specialized equipment, load and haul material for street maintenance repair.
- Performs street cleaning, ditch and right-of-way cleaning maintenance.
- Prepares parks, city docks, and playing fields/ courts/ beaches/ rinks for use such as dragging, raking, painting, installing buoys, shoveling, clearing snow, fixing rink boards, watering, flooding, and laying out fields/ courts/ beaches/ rinks using light and/or heavy equipment or manual labor; constructs and maintains trails using light and/or heavy equipment; maintains turf by mowing, seeding, raking, laying out sod, cleaning debris, etc.
- Provides maintenance and upkeep to city property; maintains appearance to city streets, storm sewers, park buildings, city docks, park grounds, picnic areas, and trails.
- Maintains playground equipment by painting, repairing, replacing parts, etc.; performs routine maintenance on equipment and facilities by painting, cleaning, fixing, etc.
- Mows lawns, street boulevards, parks, ditches, and right-of-way, using heavy and/or light equipment; plants and maintains trees and/or shrubs, sprays for weeds, picks up brush and other debris, and remove trash.
- Operates vehicles requiring a valid class B driver's license, including tanker and air brake endorsements; operates light and heavy equipment, snowplows, mowers, and other power-driven equipment and tools.
- Participates in on-call rotation to respond to city emergencies after scheduled work hours and is available for extended workdays, call-backs, and shift schedule changes.
- Locates, marks, and records information regarding underground utilities using locate equipment, metal detectors, and GPS; maintains logs of locate requests for City services.
- Performs work of a laboring nature, including but not limited to frequent lifting, shoveling, operating light equipment and/or heavy equipment or manual labor; performs strenuous manual labor in extreme climatic conditions.
- Performs pre-operation checks of equipment, including fluid levels, lights, tires, etc.; returns equipment cleaned and ready for next use; makes minor equipment repairs and adjustments; reports all equipment maintenance needs and damage to supervisor immediately.
- Keeps supervisor promptly informed of all significant matters he/she must know to perform his/her position responsibilities effectively.
- Participates in training and education opportunities to maintain and improve proficiency and required licenses.
- Follows oral and written instructions, such as supervisor's work orders and equipment operation manuals.
- Adheres to all safety rules, regulations and practices, including wearing appropriate safety equipment to protect the employee, operations, and the public.
- Maintains positive professional working relationships with all staff levels, other jurisdictions and agencies, and the general public; displays effective and respectful communication and interactions with other employees, supervisors, individuals from other jurisdictions and agencies and the general public.
- Performs essential position duties and responsibilities under the working conditions and physical demands described herein.
- Practices open communication, listens and seeks to understand others; uses City resources wisely.
- PerformsotherdutiesasdirectedbythePublicWorksSuperintendentorapparent.
Knowledge of:
- Operating characteristics and maintenance requirements of a water treatment plant.
- Hydraulic, chemical and mechanical principles pertinent to water treatment plant operations.
- Street maintenance, and park/recreational area maintenance.
- Equipment and vehicle maintenance and repair including procedures, methods and tools.
- Traffic laws, ordinances and regulations involved in equipment operation including manual transmission.
- Operation of snow removal, heavy machinery, and other public works equipment and vehicles.
- Materials, methods and techniques used in construction and maintenance activities.
- Occupational hazards of the work and of the necessary safety precautions.
Skilled in:
- The use and care of hand tools and city-owned equipment.
- The operation of vehicles/equipment used for street, park, and water/sewer maintenance.
- Written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to relate effectively with diverse individuals.
Ability to:
- Work in inclement weather conditions.
- Maintain mechanical equipment.
- Prepare and maintain accurate records.
- Read meters and charts accurately.
- Be detail-oriented and follow through with tasks.
- Accept criticism and discipline.
- Work cooperatively in a team environment, display integrity and exhibit a positive attitude.
- Demonstrate initiative and work with minimum supervision.
- Make decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Represent the City in a professional,courteous and efficient manner.
- Gather information effectively and efficiently.
- Handle numerous interruptions, switch from task to task while maintaining focus on task at hand and producing high quality work.
Typical Work Environment Physical Demands
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; speak intelligibly and hear; work with pressurized equipment and moving objects. The employee is frequently required to stand,walk, reach, kneel, bend over, and push and carry objects with hands and arms. The employee must, at times lift and/or move objects up to 100 pounds.Specific vision abilities required by this job include closevision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Work is performed indoors and outdoors, and the employee will be exposed to inclement weather conditions,including temperature shifts and wet and/or humid conditions.
The City of Tonka Bay is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act,the city will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Minimum Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications: HS degree or equivalent. Experience in water/ wastewater, sewer, park, trail, maintenance, electrical, plumbing, pump maintenance, operating heavy equipment, street services. Experience with maintenance of equipment and mechanical attitude. Ability to obtain class B commercial driver's license with air brake and tanker endorsement. Abilitytorespondtoemergencycalloutswithin30 minutes.
Desirable Training and Experience:
Desired qualifications: Two years’ experience in public or private setting with skills in water/ wastewater, sewer, park, trail, maintenance, electrical, plumbing, pump maintenance, operating heavy equipment, street services. Valid class B commercial driver's license with air brake and tanker endorsement, class C water and SC wastewater certifications.
Benefits:
Salary and Benefits: The salary will depend on the applicant’s job qualifications. Benefits include paid vacation and sick leave, health insurance, life insurance, vision/dental insurance, PERA retirement, and health care savings.
All submissions require an application. Questions and completed applications should be submitted to tschallberg@cityoftonkabay.net.