Maintenance Worker - Infrastructure

PURPOSE:

Under general supervision, perform various types of semi-skilled and skilled work and operate equipment involved in the repair and maintenance of streets, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, storm drains, traffic signals and traffic signs; snow and ice control and fleet maintenance; assists with other types of work as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Completion of secondary education or equivalent; one (1) to two (2) years of related experience in infrastructure maintenance in a public office preferred; or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities; must be able to be on-call 24 hours.

LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Must possess the ability to obtain first aid/CPR certification no later than first available training session after hire; must possess a valid Ohio CDL-A license with Air Brakes and Tanker endorsement within 12 months of hire and maintain insurability under the Municipality's vehicle insurance policy; various licenses through the Ohio Department of Agriculture (e.g., industrial vegetation, mosquito and other vector) as may be required to perform essential functions.

EQUIPMENT OPERATED:

Automobile, light and heavy motorized equipment, snowplow, tractor, utility vehicle, skid steer, backhoe, loader, push mower, riding mower, post hole auger, concrete mixer, string trimmer, saw, rototiller, salt spreader, pesticide sprayer, power broom, hand and power tools, motor vehicles used for maintenance and/or construction projects, vehicle lift, power washer, , cellular phone, personal computer, computer software, printer, copy machine, and other standard business office equipment.

INHERENTLY HAZARDOUS OR PHYSICALLY DEMANDING WORKING CONDITIONS:

The employee has exposure to chemical compounds found in an office environment (e.g., toner, correction fluid, etc.); works in the vicinity of floor or wall openings, elevated platforms, and/or runways; work in confined space; ascends and/or descends ladders, stairs, or scaffolds; works in a confined space; works in an area in which means of egress is or can be obstructed; works on and around powered platforms and/or vehicle mounted platforms; is exposed to environmental conditions which may result in injury from fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, and/or poorly ventilated work areas; exposed to possible injury from extremely noisy conditions above 85db; exposed to possible injury from hazardous gases, chemicals, flammables, air contaminants, unclean or unsanitary conditions, electrical shock; works with moving mechanical parts of equipment or machines (e.g., various public works equipment); exposed to possible injury from falling from high places; works in or around crowds; has contact with potentially violent or emotionally distraught persons or life threatening situations; has exposure to fire, hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy weather conditions; exposure to extreme nonweather-related heat or cold; exposure to hazardous driving conditions; has exposure to shaking objects or surfaces; frequently lifts objects 75 lbs or less; frequently carries objects 75 lbs or less; frequently pushes objects 100 lbs or less; frequently pulls objects 100 lbs or less.

Note: In accordance with the U.S. Department of Labor physical demands strength ratings, this is considered medium to heavy work.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND WORKER CHARACTERISTICS:

JOB DUTIES in order of importance

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION: For purposes of 42 USC 12101:

60% (1) Performs a variety semi-skilled activities, including but not limited to: operate a variety of light and heavy equipment (e.g., sewer-jet, dump truck, snowplow, front-end loader, backhoe, etc.) in the performance of street and alley repair, water and sewer repair, and snow and ice control duties; repair/replace concrete curbs, sidewalks, traffic signs; vehicle and equipment repair and maintenance; setup and execution of community events; cemetery grave excavation and burial; apply various chemicals to roadsides (e.g., fertilizer, herbicides, pesticides, fungicides, etc.); apply chemicals to control local mosquito population;. assists with water breaks, sewer and lift station repairs; drainage maintenance.

40% (2) Performs a variety of unskilled maintenance (e.g., brush removal, washing and waxing vehicles, refuse removal during community events, mow cemetery, etc.); uses equipment and vehicles for storm and sewer drain cleanup (e.g., removes broken trees and limbs, cleans up debris, leaves, and brush, etc.).

(3) Maintains contact with vendors, contractors, engineers, the general public, and various government agencies/officials in order to obtain or disseminate information related to the essential position functions.

(4) Maintains required licensures and certification.

(5) Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable OSHA safety standards that pertain to essential functions.

(6) Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE CHARACTERISTICS: (*indicates developed after employment)

Knowledge of: *municipal goals and objectives; *municipal policies and procedures; *personnel rules; *rules and regulations; *workplace safety practices and procedures; emergency medical care procedures; first aid and C.P.R. practice; *government structure and process; public relations; *community resources and services; English grammar and spelling; local geographical area; general construction; equipment maintenance and repair; vehicle maintenance and repair; records management; proper lifting techniques; snow and ice control; sanitary practices; trends in the field.

Skill in: motor vehicle operation; use of hand and power tools; use of mechanics' tools and equipment; heavy equipment operation (e.g., skid steer, loader, backhoe, tractor, bucket truck, scissor lift).

Ability to: interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, picture, or schedule form; deal with problems involving several variables within familiar context; determine material and equipment needs; add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers; complete routine forms; communicate effectively; train or instruct others; understand technical manuals and/or verbal instructions; understand a variety of written and/or verbal communications; maintain records according to established procedures; cooperate with co-workers on group projects; develop and maintain effective working relationships; work in both indoor and outdoor environments, and being exposed to varying and extreme weather conditions; perform light manual labor; perform heavy manual labor for extended periods of time in often adverse conditions; travel to and gain access to work site; work all types of hours; operate maintenance equipment.

POSITIONS DIRECTLY SUPERVISED: None