Senior Maintenance Aide - GS - Water Crew

Come work for the City of Concord where in addition to enhancing your technical skills in maintaining our public infrastructure and gaining leadership skills, you are giving back to the community. Medical benefits start the first of the month after starting date and deductibles are as low as $500 per person with the employee only paying 10% of the premium. Plus a very competitive total compensation package.

DEPARTMENT: General Services Department - Highways & Utilities Division - Water Crew

TYPICAL WORK SHIFT/SCHEDULE: Days, Monday thru Friday, Overtime is a requirement.

STARTING SALARY RANGE: $21.93 - $29.53 hourly.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Open Until Filled

A City Application is required. Applications may be completed online at www.concordnh.gov. For more information on applying, please call the Human Resources Department at (603) 225-8535 (voice) or TTY at 800-735-2964 or 7-1-1. The City of Concord complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities. Requests for accommodation during the job application and/or interview process should be made to Human Resources by calling 603-225-8535 or emailing cforrest@concordnh.gov.

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JOB SUMMARY:

Performs a variety of duties involving constructing, repairing, cleaning, and maintaining city streets, water and sewer systems, cemeteries, parks, and other facilities; may serve as a lead worker for a crew of maintenance aides, or perform plumbing, electrical, carpentry, welding, and other specialized work.

(All essential functions may not be performed by all incumbents.)

Performs tree maintenance work, which includes pruning and cutting dead and diseased limbs and trees using aerial hoist bucket as necessary; plants trees.

Maintains manholes and catch basins, which includes replacing brickwork, damaged covers, and grates.

Maintains sanitary and storm sewer main lines under roadways, which includes removing obstructions and replacing damaged sections.

Responds to requests by the public to make repairs; sets up appropriate traffic control and warning devices.

Assists with plowing and removing snow from roadways, walkways, during winter months; applies salt and/or sand to roadways to maintain public safety; may operate backhoe or loader to fill trucks with salt and/or sand for road application.

Picks up trash, glass, or other debris in roadways; cleans up roadkill.

May act as lead worker in assigning and directing work, training in on-the-job skills, and providing input for performance appraisals.

Installs new water service lines; replaces and installs hydrants; installs water mains; repairs breaks.

Cleans and repairs valve boxes; flushes hydrants; completes flow tests; responds to customer complaints; locates buried services.

Overtime is required of all positions within this class specification.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT USED:

Snow and Ice Removal Tools and Equipment
Paint Machine

Custodial Tools and Equipment
Hydraulic Press
Plow Truck

Hand and Shop Power Tools
Front End Loader
Air Compressor

Chain Saw



KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

Standard tools, methods, practices, and materials of one or more trades.

Tree removal and pruning techniques.

Operation of power equipment, light to medium automotive equipment, and other equipment related to assignment.

General construction and/or maintenance methods and practices.

Storm drainage methods and practices.



Skill in:

Operation of required tools and equipment

Operation of chains saws and pole saws.



Mental and Physical Abilities to:

Take and follow directions from supervisor.

Perform strenuous and routine work.

Deal courteously and diplomatically with the general public.

Apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions.

Perform duties while standing, walking, bending, crouching, or stooping.

Frequently lift light and heavy objects.

Climb ladders.

Use tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity.

Working Conditions:

Work is performed in a very noisy place.

Work exposes the employee to dust, dirt, grease, and machinery with moving parts.

Work is performed outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather.

Work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, or gloves.

This class specification should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification. Any essential function or requirement of this class will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent/applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent/applicant when possible.