Part-Time Service Person - Fleet Services

Full information on the position, including examples of typical duties performed and a comprehensive list of the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the job can be found on the City of Midland website: www.cityofmidlandmi.gov. Interested candidates must submit an on-line application and resume through the City employment page: https://cityofmidlandmi.gov/1412/Current-Job-Openings

Purpose and Scope

The primary purpose of this position is to provide a variety of maintenance services to ensure the optimal operation of City departments and functions. These duties are performed to help operations continue, keep streets, parks and facilities operating effectively, efficiently, safely and cleanly. This position is a standard labor position and can be located in a variety of departments.

Examples of Job Duties

The following is intended as a brief description/illustration of the duties, responsibilities, and requirements of this position and are not intended to be all encompassing or all-inclusive.

• Cleans, inspects and maintains facilities for which they are responsible, which can include shops, parks, or other City Faculties.
• Operates a variety of equipment, such as trucks, forklifts, weed whips, etc.
• Hauls trash, debris, sand, grit, sludge and other waste to appropriate destinations for disposal.
• Removes snow and performs general grounds maintenance at City properties/buildings as assigned.
• Assists during emergencies. Must be able to work mandatory overtime with long hours during emergency situations.
• Assist with special events through moving equipment, removing trash, etc.
• Performs repairs and maintenance of City properties and facilities as necessary.
• Performs routine maintenance tasks such as painting, minor fixes to fixtures, buildings, properties.
• Supervises temporary/seasonal staff as necessary.
• Establishes and maintains a safe work zone for all involved employees and contractors. Ensures safety of public around work zones. Focuses on safety when executing all duties of the job. Examples include: properly using PPE, employing safety techniques for work zone safety, knowledge of confined space entry, first aid certification, and ability to calibrate and use air monitoring devices.
• Able to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods of time.
• Shifts for this role will vary depending on department and need.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of related manual labor work and ability to perform heavy physical labor.
• Working knowledge of safe, efficient mechanical operation of various motorized equipment and trucks.
• Ability to work safely in a variety of hazardous conditions and around hazardous materials
• Ability to properly follow oral and written instructions and cooperate with others.
• Knowledge of basic mechanical methods and preventative maintenance.
• Knowledge of methods and materials used for municipal infrastructure maintenance.
• Ability to deal tactfully, compassionately and knowledgably with property owners and the public.
• Ability to learn and successfully utilize technology such as computers, software and wireless devices.
• Must be able to work as part of a team.
• Ability to work overtime and emergency situations as directed.
• Must possess and maintain a valid State of Michigan driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.

Other Requirements of the Job:

• Must maintain a valid State of MI driver’s license
• Required to secure and maintain certifications such as confined space, fork truck or aerial lift
• Must be able to successfully pass City safety and equipment operation training programs as required
• Must be able to work nights, weekends, and overtime as required to complete services for the residents of Midland.
• Some departments may require this position to earn and maintain other required certifications or licenses as necessary.

Physical and Mental Demands:

Must be able to perform a wide variety of strenuous physical labor, including constant heavy lifting. Ability to ride and operate machinery for extended periods of time and perform work with repetitive motion. Must be able to use a variety of manual and automated tools/equipment. Must be able to stoop, balance, reach, climb ladders and navigate through uneven terrain. Must be able to work in confined spaces and with heights. Must be able to understand directions and safely work with chemicals and a variety of potentially dangerous equipment. Ability to perform basic mathematic computations such as calculating area, volume, etc. Must be able to detect wok area safety hazards visually and by sound.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $22.07 - $26.86 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $27