What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Works Maintenance position at Upper Milford Township?
Company Overview
Upper Milford Township encompasses a collection of charming villages nestled within scenic hills and lush valleys. Known for its rural charm, vintage homes, picturesque churches, and small family businesses, the community offers a peaceful environment with convenient access to modern amenities via major highways. The local government is dedicated to maintaining and enhancing the quality of life for residents through efficient public works services.
General Description of Duties:
Under general supervision, this employee will repair, upgrade, and maintain township roads and properties and perform other general maintenance tasks to improve township grounds and facilities. May operate light, medium or heavy equipment or perform skilled and unskilled work depending on level of experience, training and needs of the department.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Repair or perform general maintenance tasks on township roads; apply asphalt, cold patching materials and concrete; repair or replace storm drainage pipes; grade and clean shoulders; widen roads; repair road signs; erect and repair guide rails; remove weeds and mow road banks; remove leaves with vacuum; use hand shovels to dig trenches, load trucks, spread materials; operate manual, pneumatic and power maintenance tools (e.g. rakes, picks, hammers, saws, jackhammer, hydraulic tamper, chain saw)
May operate light or medium weight trucks to pull auxiliary equipment or haul materials (e.g. stone, sand, gravel, dirt, cinders, wood, trash, pipes, timber, machinery, tools, etc.)
May operate heavy equipment (e.g. graders, loaders, backhoe, rollers, etc.) to excavate, level terrain, move earth or materials or load trucks.
- Use light equipment or hand shovel to clear snow or debris from sidewalks and driveways. Spread salt, cinder or stone. Will operate snow plow to clear township roads.
- Survey conditions of roads, informing Supervisor of poor conditions or problems.
- Replace worn or damaged parts on vehicles and equipment (e.g. hoses, wiring, and belts). Perform routine maintenance tasks (e.g. change oil, check fluids, tires, battery, radiator, transmission, brakes). Wash and grease equipment and parts.
- Perform routine grounds and maintenance tasks at municipal building, parks and recreational areas. Cut brush, mow grass and weed. Plant trees, shrubbery and grass. Remove refuse and trash.
- Perform basic carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting, and masonry tasks to improve township facilities. May install or repair plumbing systems, drainage systems, pumps, playground equipment or shelters. May use portable hand and power tools such as drills, saws, sanders, hammers, wrenches, chisels, squares, welder, paint sprayer, etc.
- Perform general maintenance and cleaning tasks. Maintain tools in proper location. Keep work area clean and orderly. Keep designated records.
- Be on Call as needed for Emergencies and Weather clean ups.
- Perform other work as required.
Must possess and maintain a valid PA Driver’s License.
- Possession of a valid CDL or ability to obtain a CDL within 180 days of hire date.
Any combination of education and experience which indicates or demonstrates possession of the skills, knowledge, and abilities listed below. Must be able to respond to emergencies on a twenty-four hour basis, throughout the calendar year, especially during emergency situations.
Pay for the Position starts at $22 an hour but is negotiable D.O.Q.
Pay: From $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22