What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Worker I-II position at Town of Mead?
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****Position will be posted until filled. GENERALPURPOSEPerforms a variety of unskilled, semi-skilled, and skilled maintenance work in the construction, operation, repair and maintenance of the Town’s sewers, streets, parks, and storm drainage facilities, systems and buildings. Operates a variety of hand, and power equipment and construction equipment and vehicles in a safe manner. For this role depending on skills and qualifications we are looking for either a Maintenance Worker I or II.
Pay Range listed is for a Maintenance Worker I. Typically this position is paid at more of an entry level rate however it may pay more depending on skills & experience of the individual.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Works under the direct supervision of the Public Works Foreman or a higher-level Maintenance Worker.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The below list is intended to be illustrative of the responsibilities of the position and not all encompassing. The Town may change these duties at any time.
- Inspects and/or repairs, streets, drainage systems, irrigation systems, parks, and sewer system at frequent intervals to ensure that all aspects of the various systems are functioning properly.
- Operates trucks and snowplow equipment of various sizes and weights in the loading, hauling and unloading of various equipment, gravel, and sand.
- Operates a variety of power construction and maintenance equipment used in the sewer, street, and parks department.
- Performs routine inspection, cleaning and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or needed repairs to supervisor. Ensures the proper maintenance of tools by cleaning and checking tools after use.
- Performs required labor involved in construction and maintenance projects as part of a crew, including pavement cutting, excavation, mowing, seeding, fertilizing, sewer manhole and line cleaning, main and pipe repair, pipe placement, and backfilling.
- Assists in the training of seasonal staff or junior level employees, as assigned, to increase their skills in the maintenance, construction and repair of sewer, street, and storm drainage facilities and equipment operations.
- Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.
- Operateslightandmedium-sizedconstructionandpowerequipment,includingdump truck, road grader, and backhoe/loader.
- Performs set-up and take-down for Town Special Events
- Assists with facility maintenance needs and performs duties of building attendant.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Level II:
Perform all Maintenance Worker I job duties competently ,and achieved successful completion of specialized training in the following areas:
- Irrigation
- Turf management, and
- Heavy equipment operation
In addition, the Maintenance Worker II must have attained the certifications stated below.
- Traffic Control Supervisor (TCS)
- Certified Playground Safety Inspector(CPSI)
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- High School diploma or GED.
- Level I must have six (6) months of experience in a laboring, equipment, operations or a related field.
- Level II must have two (2) years of experience at Level I and the ability to operate all Town equipment relating to construction, maintenance, or repair
LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS
- Valid Colorado Driver’s License and a satisfactory driving record
- Valid Commercial Driver’s License (Level I must obtainwithin1 year of hire date)
- Flaggers certificate within six(6)months of hire date.
KNOWLEDGE,SKILLS, & ABILITIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required:
- Knowledge of equipment, facilities, materials, methods, and procedures used in maintenance, construction, and repair activities.
- Knowledge of Town’s geography, layout and locations.
- Skill in operation of maintenance and construction tools, such as: dump trucks, snowplows, pickup trucks, utility trucks; tamper, plate compactor, saws, pumps, welders, mowers, compressors, sanders, generators, common hand and power tools, shovels, wrenches, detection devices, mobile radios, phones, and trenchers.
- Ability to operate standard office equipment and software, including personal computers and associated office email, word processing, and spreadsheet software, phones, printers, and copy machines.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments, and the public.
- Ability to work evenings and weekends as required.
- Ability to work on-call as required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS& WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfullyperformtheessentialfunctionsofthisjob.Theworkenvironmentcharacteristicsdescribedhere are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
| Frequency Guide | |||||
| Rarely(R) | Occasionally(O) | Frequently(F) | Constantly(C) | ||
| Lessthan-5% | 6 – 30% | 31%-70% | Over70% | ||
| Physical Task | Frequency | Physical Surroundings | Frequency | ||
| Sitting | O | Extreme Temperatures | F | ||
| Standing | F | Inside Work | O | ||
| Walking | F | Outside Work | C | ||
| Running | R | Walking on uneven surfaces | F | ||
| Stooping | F | Working at height | O | ||
| Kneeling | F | Other: | |||
| Squatting | F | ||||
| Climbing | F | Environmental Conditions | |||
| Balancing | F | Exposure to Chemicals | F | ||
| Reaching | F | Exposure to Gases/Fumes/Dust | F | ||
| Grasping | C | High Noise Levels | F | ||
| Fingering | C | Moderate Noise Levels | C | ||
| Handling | C | Vibrations | F | ||
| Visual Acuity Near | F | Work in Traffic | F | ||
| Visual Acuity Far | F | Local Travel | F | ||
| Depth Perception | C | Out of Town Travel | R | ||
| Color Discrimination | F | Other: | |||
| Peripheral Vision | C | ||||
| Talking | F | ||||
| Hearing | C | ||||
| Light/Power Equipment Ops | F | Weight of Objects Moved | |||
| Heavy Equipment Operation | F | Over100 pounds | O | ||
| Other: | Over50Pounds | F | |||
| Over10pounds | C | ||||
Salary : $48,485 - $65,458
