What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician - Streets position at Town of Queen Creek?
Description
This job classification description is intended to be generic in nature and not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The specific tasks/duties may vary based on position assignment and as determined by the Town of Queen Creek.
Job Classification Summary
Positions assigned to this class are responsible for performing semi-skilled streets preventative maintenance, repair or general maintenance activities.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is an intermediate level streets maintenance classification in the maintenance and operations job family. Incumbent(s) demonstrate working knowledge of routine work applications and troubleshooting/diagnosis, working independently and referring more complex issues to superiors. Assignments require learned skills and a good technical understanding of the basics.
Examples of Duties
Essential Duties
The following are intended to describe core work functions of this classification. While the level and broad nature of essential duties may not change, specific work tasks will vary over time depending on the Town’s needs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (at job entry)
Education And Experience
High School Diploma or GED and 2 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of directly related education and experience.
Licensing/Certification Requirements
Overall Physical Strength Demands
Physical Strength for this classification is indicated below with an “X”
Sedentary: Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time.
Light: Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree.
Medium: Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10 lbs. constantly.
X
Heavy: Exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly.
Very Heavy: Exerting over 100 lbs. occasionally, 50-100 lbs. frequently, or up to 20-50 lbs. constantly.
Physical Demands
C
F
O
R
N
Continuously
Frequently
Occasionally
Rarely
Never
2/3 or more time
1/3 to 2/3 of time
Up to 1/3 time
< 1 hour per week
Never occurs
Note: This is intended as a description of the way the job is currently performed. It does not address the potential for accommodation.
Physical Demand
Brief Description
C
F
O
R
N
Standing
Communicating with co-workers, observing work site, observing work duties
X
Sitting
Desk work
X
Walking
To other departments/offices/office equipment
X
Lifting
Supplies, files
X
Carrying
Supplies, files
X
Pushing/Pulling
File draws, tables and chairs
X
Reaching
For supplies, for files
X
Handling
Paperwork
X
Fine Dexterity
Computer keyboard, telephone pad, calculator, calibrating equipment
X
Kneeling
Filing in lower drawers, retrieving items from lower shelves/ground
X
Crouching
Filing in lower drawers, retrieving items from lower shelves/ground
X
Crawling
Under equipment
X
Bending
Filing in lower drawers, retrieving items from lower shelves/ground
X
Twisting
From computer to telephone, getting inside vehicles
X
Climbing
Stairs, step stool
X
Balancing
On step stool
X
Vision
Reading, computer screen, driving
X
Hearing
Communicating with co-workers and public and on telephone, listening to equipment
X
Talking
Communicating with co-workers and public and on telephone
X
Foot Controls
Driving
X
Other (Specify)
Environmental Factors
MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE:
D
W
M
S
N
Daily
Several Times Per Week
Several Times Per Month
Seasonally
Never
Health & Safety Factors
D
W
M
S
N
Health & Safety Factors
D
W
M
S
N
Mechanical Hazards
X
Respiratory Hazards
X
Chemical Hazards
X
Extreme Temperatures
X
Electrical Hazards
X
Noise and Vibration
X
Fire Hazards
X
Wetness/Humidity
X
Explosives
X
Physical Hazards
X
Communicable Diseases
X
Physical Danger or Abuse
X
Other (Specify Below
Protective Equipment Required
None
Non-physical Demands
C
F
O
R
N
Continuously
Frequently
Occasionally
Rarely
Never
2/3 or more time
1/3 to 2/3 of time
Up to 1/3 time
< 1 hour per week
Never occurs
Description Of Non-Physical Demands
C
F
O
R
N
Time Pressure
X
Emergency Situation
X
Frequent Change of Tasks
X
Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime
X
Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously
X
Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team
X
Tedious or Exacting Work
X
Noisy/Distracting Environment
X
Other (Specify Below)
PRIMARY WORK LOCATION:
Office Environment
Warehouse
Shop
Recreation/Neighborhood Center
Vehicle
X
Outdoors
Combination of Office, Vehicle and Field
Other (Specify Below)
The following is a list of employment benefits offered by the Town of Queen Creek to full-time employees. The list is for informational purposes only. It does not create or connote any contractual rights or obligations. Additional details will be provided upon hire and are available in the Town of Queen Creek Employee Handbook.
Major Benefits for Full-Time Employees
(Employees choose the benefits that best meet their needs.)
Do you have a high school diploma or GED?
Do you have a minimum of 2 years experience in street maintenance and equipment operation?
If you answered "yes" to the prior question, please provide IN DETAIL your experience operating equipment, including the types of equipment, where you gained this experience, and the length of time you were performing it. If no experience, please write "N/A".
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Do you have any experience performing concrete and/or pavement maintenance and repair?
If you do have experience in performing concrete and/or pavement maintenance and repair, please explain IN DETAIL your experience, where you gained it and the length of time. If no experience, please write "N/A".
This job classification description is intended to be generic in nature and not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The specific tasks/duties may vary based on position assignment and as determined by the Town of Queen Creek.
Job Classification Summary
Positions assigned to this class are responsible for performing semi-skilled streets preventative maintenance, repair or general maintenance activities.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is an intermediate level streets maintenance classification in the maintenance and operations job family. Incumbent(s) demonstrate working knowledge of routine work applications and troubleshooting/diagnosis, working independently and referring more complex issues to superiors. Assignments require learned skills and a good technical understanding of the basics.
Examples of Duties
Essential Duties
The following are intended to describe core work functions of this classification. While the level and broad nature of essential duties may not change, specific work tasks will vary over time depending on the Town’s needs.
- Installs, repairs, replaces, and maintains a variety of fixtures, systems, surfaces, and/or small structures which may include lights; adheres to applicable safety guidelines; installs street, caution, and regulatory signs; applies road markings.
- Performs maintenance activities, which may include cleaning equipment, systems, and/or facilities, loading and unloading trucks, cleaning up debris, removing weeds, cutting brush, setting up and removing traffic cones and barricades, and performing other related activities.
- Performs a variety of routine concrete, asphalt and/or pavement maintenance and repair activities.
- Cleans the collection mains; treats the system for vector control; ensures that the lift stations are operating; and inspects and repairs utility access holes.
- Maintains, cleans and grades Town right-of-ways.
- Operates, maintains, and repairs a variety of hand and/or power tools, which includes paint guns, rollers, concrete saws, paint stripers, water pumps, blowers, weed eaters, chain saws, jack hammers, and/or a variety of other equipment.
- Investigates and resolves public complaints related to odor, back-ups, insects, signage, traffic signal malfunction, road obstructions and the like; responds to emergency after-hours situations involving road closures, storm damage or other incidents.
- Maintains stormwater equipment and pump station facilities by troubleshooting electrical and mechanical systems and performing minor repairs.
- Operates equipment such as loaders, bobcats, sweepers, kickbrooms, water wagons, traffic control devices, paint striping machines, pavement saws, power hand tools, concrete mixer, air compressors, landscape power tools, augers, roller, forklift, etc.
- Performs related work as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (at job entry)
Education And Experience
High School Diploma or GED and 2 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of directly related education and experience.
Licensing/Certification Requirements
- Driver's License;
- Maintain all certifications/licenses required at job entry.
- This position has been identified as a safety-sensitive position by Human Resources, per State and/or Federal Law. Upon conditional offer of employment, the candidate selected will be required to undergo testing for alcohol and controlled substances within twenty-four (24) hours of the offer.
- Methods, materials, procedures, and standard practices of street and right-of-way maintenance, vegetation control and removal;
- Methods, materials, procedures and standard practices of street repair, including concrete and asphalt repair, removal and replacement;
- Equipment and tool operation and maintenance practices;
- Traffic laws and rules involved in vehicle and equipment operation;
- Customer service principles;
- Occupational hazards and safe work practices;
- Basic traffic control/barricade procedures.
- Operating streets maintenance hand and power tools, light and medium equipment, and cleaning equipment;
- Eradicating weeds;
- Operating a motor vehicle;
- Adhering to safe work practices;
- Setting up traffic controls/barricades;
- Estimating time and material requirements for assigned projects and activities;
- Performing routine street maintenance activities;
- Communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, and other interested parties sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
Overall Physical Strength Demands
Physical Strength for this classification is indicated below with an “X”
Sedentary: Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time.
Light: Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree.
Medium: Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10 lbs. constantly.
X
Heavy: Exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly.
Very Heavy: Exerting over 100 lbs. occasionally, 50-100 lbs. frequently, or up to 20-50 lbs. constantly.
Physical Demands
C
F
O
R
N
Continuously
Frequently
Occasionally
Rarely
Never
2/3 or more time
1/3 to 2/3 of time
Up to 1/3 time
< 1 hour per week
Never occurs
Note: This is intended as a description of the way the job is currently performed. It does not address the potential for accommodation.
Physical Demand
Brief Description
C
F
O
R
N
Standing
Communicating with co-workers, observing work site, observing work duties
X
Sitting
Desk work
X
Walking
To other departments/offices/office equipment
X
Lifting
Supplies, files
X
Carrying
Supplies, files
X
Pushing/Pulling
File draws, tables and chairs
X
Reaching
For supplies, for files
X
Handling
Paperwork
X
Fine Dexterity
Computer keyboard, telephone pad, calculator, calibrating equipment
X
Kneeling
Filing in lower drawers, retrieving items from lower shelves/ground
X
Crouching
Filing in lower drawers, retrieving items from lower shelves/ground
X
Crawling
Under equipment
X
Bending
Filing in lower drawers, retrieving items from lower shelves/ground
X
Twisting
From computer to telephone, getting inside vehicles
X
Climbing
Stairs, step stool
X
Balancing
On step stool
X
Vision
Reading, computer screen, driving
X
Hearing
Communicating with co-workers and public and on telephone, listening to equipment
X
Talking
Communicating with co-workers and public and on telephone
X
Foot Controls
Driving
X
Other (Specify)
Environmental Factors
MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE:
D
W
M
S
N
Daily
Several Times Per Week
Several Times Per Month
Seasonally
Never
Health & Safety Factors
D
W
M
S
N
Health & Safety Factors
D
W
M
S
N
Mechanical Hazards
X
Respiratory Hazards
X
Chemical Hazards
X
Extreme Temperatures
X
Electrical Hazards
X
Noise and Vibration
X
Fire Hazards
X
Wetness/Humidity
X
Explosives
X
Physical Hazards
X
Communicable Diseases
X
Physical Danger or Abuse
X
Other (Specify Below
Protective Equipment Required
None
Non-physical Demands
C
F
O
R
N
Continuously
Frequently
Occasionally
Rarely
Never
2/3 or more time
1/3 to 2/3 of time
Up to 1/3 time
< 1 hour per week
Never occurs
Description Of Non-Physical Demands
C
F
O
R
N
Time Pressure
X
Emergency Situation
X
Frequent Change of Tasks
X
Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime
X
Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously
X
Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team
X
Tedious or Exacting Work
X
Noisy/Distracting Environment
X
Other (Specify Below)
PRIMARY WORK LOCATION:
Office Environment
Warehouse
Shop
Recreation/Neighborhood Center
Vehicle
X
Outdoors
Combination of Office, Vehicle and Field
Other (Specify Below)
The following is a list of employment benefits offered by the Town of Queen Creek to full-time employees. The list is for informational purposes only. It does not create or connote any contractual rights or obligations. Additional details will be provided upon hire and are available in the Town of Queen Creek Employee Handbook.
Major Benefits for Full-Time Employees
(Employees choose the benefits that best meet their needs.)
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Pre-tax unreimbursed medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- Arizona State Retirement System membership
- Short-term and Long-term disability insurance for the employee
- Town-paid basic life insurance
- Optional employee-paid employee and dependent supplemental life insurance
- Commuter life insurance for business travel and travel to and from work
- Deferred compensation plan (457) with employer match
- Retirement Health Savings Account
- Optional enrollment in Identity Protection Program
- Paid holidays, plus one floating holiday annually
- Vacation leave hours annually
- Four weeks of Paid Parental Leave
- Optional income replacement insurance
- Worker's compensation insurance
- Employee assistance program; offers confidential individual/family, marriage, legal and financial counseling
- Training opportunities and continuing education opportunities, including tuition reimbursement for pre-approved programs
- Direct deposit of paychecks
- Wellness Programs with incentives
Do you have a high school diploma or GED?
- Yes
- No
Do you have a minimum of 2 years experience in street maintenance and equipment operation?
- Yes
- No
If you answered "yes" to the prior question, please provide IN DETAIL your experience operating equipment, including the types of equipment, where you gained this experience, and the length of time you were performing it. If no experience, please write "N/A".
04
Do you have any experience performing concrete and/or pavement maintenance and repair?
- Yes
- No
If you do have experience in performing concrete and/or pavement maintenance and repair, please explain IN DETAIL your experience, where you gained it and the length of time. If no experience, please write "N/A".
- Required Question