Maintenance Worker 1

CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

JOB POSTING

TITLE: Maintenance Worker 1

DEPARTMENT/DIVISION: Parks & Public Works/ Ramps

NUMBER OF VACANCIES: One (1) Permanent

PAY RANGE: Grade 6 $19.9924 - $ 24.1657 per hour

(With longevity increments when applicable)

NOTE: This position may require shift work including afternoons and weekends and overtime as needed.

**Must be a resident of Niagara Falls, NY within 6 months of appointment**

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

This is routine manual work performed as assigned in the various City operating Departments requiring certain abilities and skills in the use of tools and equipment, both powered and non-powered. Maintenance Worker-1’s also operate non-licensed motorized equipment. The employee may assist Maintenance-2’s and Maintenance-3’s in the performance of a variety of tasks inherent in the operation of municipal government services. Direct supervision and detailed instructions are received from a Foreman, Assistant Foreman, Crew Leader, Maintenance Worker-3 or other assigned supervisor. The incumbent may be required to work weekends as per schedule in department assigned. The Maintenance Worker-1 performs related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

Prepares soil for planting trees, flowers, etc.; Shovels snow at parks, buildings, ramps/lots, etc; Performs manual work in connection with maintenance of parks, golf course, ramps/lots and other recreational facilities; Operates spreaders and mowers; Mows grass; Uses weed whip, hand rake and rototiller; Changes cups on putting greens; Picks up balls on Golf Course using ball picker; Cleans buildings and equipment; Assists Trades with drains, etc.; Performs laborer duties as assigned.

Sweeps, mops, strips, waxes floors, vacuums rugs; Cleans and dusts furniture and equipment, washes lavatory fixtures, brick and tile walls, venetian blinds; Washes windows, light globes, glass partitions and transoms; Empties refuse receptacles; replenishes rest room supplies; Disposes of trash; Makes certain doors and windows are properly secured before leaving cleaning station.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Willingness to perform routine manual work; ability to lift heavy objects; willingness to work under all weather conditions; ability to operate motorized equipment, physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Any satisfactory combination of training and experience which will indicate ability to do the work.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.99 - $24.16 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $24