Public Works Maintenance Worker

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Description

• (Anticipated Hiring Range: \$19.63 - \$20.62/hour)**\
  
  

Positions assigned to this class perform a variety of entry level

construction and maintenance related service activities in the

department of Public Works.

Essential Duties

• The following are intended to describe core work functions of this
  
  

classification. While the level and broad nature of essential duties may

no change, specific work tasks may vary over time depending on the

City\'s needs.*\

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• Inspect and clear or clean debris from parking lots, walkways,
  
  

ditches, alleys, streets and storm drains.

• Manage plant growth in and near roadways and medians.
• Inspect and clear obstructions from roadways and storm drains;
  
  

perform work in emergency situations as required

• Place street barricades and cones prior to the performance of repair
  
  

activities; direct traffic around work sites; utilize proper safety

precautions related to all work performed; alert others to any

dangerous situations.

• Shovel and spread asphalt and asphalt base or other street surface
  
  

materials used in patching, repairing and reconstructing streets.

• Read and interpret basic maps and blueprints.
• Operate various equipment such as pick-up trucks, saws, small tools,
  
  

power tools, plotters, concrete mixers and weed eaters.

• Assist in performing basic construction, maintenance and repair work
  
  

involving concrete, drainage structures, retaining walls, pipe

lines, masonry, grading, pavers, metal work, wood work, fencing, and

irrigation.

• Assist in painting and striping City streets and curbs; install City
  
  

signposts, signs and pavement markers.

• May assist with the design, fabrication, installation and
  
  

maintenance of quality traffic signs.

• May assist with dead animal removal.
• Support the Citys policies, goals and objectives and work with
  
  

management and other staff to ethically achieve such goals and

objectives; ensure compliance with safety procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience\

Must possess a high school diploma or GED and one (1) year of paid

full-time experience in street maintenance and repair, or construction

work, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supplemental Information

Knowledge

• City and Department procedures, policies and guidelines;
• Occupational Health and Safety Association standards and
  
  

regulations; electrical code.

• General maintenance practices and techniques.
• Safety procedures; proper use of equipment, tools and personal
  
  

protective equipment. Injury prevention and proper use of equipment,

tools and personal protective equipment (PPE).

• Performing general tasks in various trades such as carpentry,
  
  

masonry and construction.

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Skills

• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with
  
  

coworkers and other individuals in contact during the course of

work; communicating clearly and concisely; following instructions.

• Operating maintenance equipment including small power tools, mowers,
  
  

line trimmers, blowers, tractors and small dump trucks.

• Working independently with little or no supervision.
• Identifying proper equipment and safety gear needed for each
  
  

project.

• Read and interpret basic maps, written directions and work orders.
  
  

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Pre-employment Requirements\

Candidates who are selected for appointment may be required to be

fingerprinted, if 18 or older; successfully complete a background

investigation, employment verification and may be subject to a

drug/alcohol test, medical, polygraph and/or psychological evaluation.

Candidates who are appointed will be required to possess a valid drivers

license to operate a vehicle in Arizona, or meet th transportation

needs of the position.\

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License/Certifications\

Must obtain an Arizona Commercial Driver\'s License (CDL) with tanker

endorsement within one year of appointment.\

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Physical Demands and Working Environment\

Work includes walking and operation of a vehicle, landscaping equipment

and various power tools. Working outdoors in extreme heat and or cold

weather temperatures. Requires moderate exertion and lifting, carrying

objects between 50 to 100 pounds, repeated bending, stooping and

reaching above the head daily. Performs construction and maintenance

functions requiring visual and manual dexterity and precision

measurements and continuous repetitive arm, hand and eye movement. May

be exposed to high voltage and hazardous chemicals. Work a varying work

schedule which includes nights, weekends, holidays and extended hours

during emergencies.