What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Assistant position at Union County?
Assists in mowing, weed eating, and cutting of bushes and designated trees.
Assists with clearing and maintaining park trails.
Assists in planting, watering and weeding of flowerbeds and other landscape.
Assists in the cleaning of park vehicles.
Ability to safely operate various pieces of equipment (county vehicles, lawn mowers, weed eaters, etc.).
Performs manual labor to include lifting up to80 lbs.
Speaks to people with poise, voice control and confidence.
Is able to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions.
Performs under occasional stress and when confronted with persons acting under stress.
Maintains high standards of accuracy in exercising duties and responsibilities.
Maintains effective and efficient output of all duties and responsibilities.
Completes assigned work on or before deadlines in accordance with directives, County policy, standards and prescribed procedures.
Attends work regularly and adheres to County policies and procedures regarding absences and tardiness.
Maintains an enthusiastic, self-reliant and self-starting approach to meet job responsibilities and accountabilities.
Identifies problems or situations as they occur and specify decision objectives.
Accepts supervisory instruction and direction and strive to meet the goals and objectives of same.
Shares knowledge with supervisors and staff for mutual and division benefit.
Contributes to maintaining high morale among all division employees.
Interacts effectively with fellow employees, supervisor, professionals and the general public.
Adheres to all safety and housekeeping standards established by the County and various regulatory agencies and to sees that the standards are not violated.
Operates and repairs small/light equipment, such as power tools; and medium equipment and machinery, such as vehicles or commercial mowers.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
High School Diploma or an acceptable equivalency diploma (GED).
Licenses or Certifications:
Must have a valid Driver's License and be able to maintain a safe driving history as defined by the Union County Vehicle Use Policy.
Special Requirements:
Must be at least 18 years of age as required by the FLSA.
Must be available to work weekends and holidays as needed.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
High School Diploma or an acceptable equivalency diploma (GED) and experience in landscaping and the operation of related equipment.
Licenses or Certifications:
Must have a valid Driver's License and be able to maintain a safe driving history as defined by the Union County Vehicle Use Policy.
Special Requirements:
Must be at least 18 years of age as required by the FLSA.
Must be available to work weekends and holidays as needed.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Must be physically able to operate a variety of equipment and machinery including blowers, clippers, mowers, saws, chainsaws, sprayers, tractors, computers, vehicles etc. Must be physically able to operate a motor vehicle. Must be able to exert a moderate amount of force constantly, and up to 80 pounds of force occasionally, to move objects. Moderate work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree. However, if the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Moderate Work.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in a dynamic environment that requires the need to be sensitive to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs.
Salary : $16 - $25