Temporary Maintenance Worker

Temporary Maintenance Worker

The city is hiring four temporary maintenance workers to work full-time for a 4 month period. The positions will perform work in the city's stormwater or streets divisions.

Under the general supervision of a Public Works Supervisor and at direction of the Lead Maintenance Worker, this position functions as a crew member, performing a variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks supporting the operation, maintenance, and repair of the city's storm drainage systems. The position involves the operation of maintenance and construction tools and equipment to perform a variety of maintenance tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility. Work will be completed in a manner that ensures individual, co-worker, and public safety and is performed in all weather and working conditions.

Essential Duties

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Operate maintenance equipment and power tools such as small tractors, rotary brush trimmer, weed trimmer, mowers, edgers and blowers, and maintain hand tools and assigned equipment in good working order.
• Maintain swales and open ditches as required to maintain good system operation.
• Maintain City rights-of-way and easements including mowing, blowing, edging, raking leaves, trimming, weeding, and removing trash.
• Assist with repair of potholes, patching, and sealing of pavement cracks.
• Perform vegetation control duties in public rights-of-way, including flower beds / baskets, landscape beds and other grass areas.
• Remove vegetation from storm water facilities, swales, etc.
• Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner, provide information within the area of assignment, or forward to supervisor in efficient and timely manner.
• Maintain daily log of completed work.
• Operate and maintain an assigned vehicle including fuel, oil and notification of repairs as needed.
• Follow / adhere to all city policies and procedures, and safety program regulations and requirements.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge of :

Ability to :

Perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Experience, Education and Other Requirements

Note : Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job will be considered.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to stand, sit, bend, stoop, communicate, reach, and manipulate objects, tools or controls. The position requires mobility. Many duties are physically demanding. May be required to lift heavy objects and materials in excess of 50 pounds. Activity and types of duties performed require manual dexterity and coordination. Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions. Employees risk physical hazard from heavy equipment, traffic, and dirt / dust, fumes, chemicals, etc.