What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Worker position at System Soft Technologies?
Job Summary
The General Maintenance Worker is responsible for maintaining public medians, ponds, sidewalks, and other city-owned outdoor areas. This role involves keeping public spaces clean, safe, and well-maintained through litter and debris removal, mowing, weed control, herbicide application, and seasonal snow removal.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform general maintenance and cleanup of city medians, public ponds, and other designated public areas.
- Collect and remove trash, sand, branches, wood, and other debris from public spaces.
- Apply herbicides to control weeds and unwanted vegetation in designated areas, following applicable safety procedures and regulations.
- Mow grass and maintain landscaped areas, medians, and public grounds.
- Remove weeds and overgrown vegetation from medians, pond areas, sidewalks, and other city properties.
- Perform seasonal maintenance activities, including snow and ice removal from sidewalks during winter.
- Operate and maintain basic landscaping and groundskeeping tools and equipment safely.
- Follow established safety procedures when handling equipment, chemicals, and outdoor maintenance tasks.
- Identify and report hazardous conditions, damaged property, or maintenance issues to the appropriate supervisor.
- Perform other related maintenance duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Ability to perform manual labor and outdoor maintenance activities in various weather conditions.
- Ability to lift, carry, bend, stand, and walk for extended periods.
- Ability to operate basic groundskeeping and maintenance equipment or willingness to learn.
- Ability to follow instructions and established safety procedures.
- Previous experience in groundskeeping, landscaping, public works, or general maintenance is preferred but not required.