The following duties are typical for positions in this classification. Incumbents may not perform all listed job functions, nor are all listed duties necessarily performed by everyone in this class depending upon business needs and changing business practices:
Act as a liaison between the Public Works Supervisor and Maintenance Workers; make independent decisions in the field to optimize work efficiency. Consistently updates supervisors on daily operations status and recurring issues that may require additional support. This includes informing supervisors when there are staff deficiencies in performance areas.
Plan, prioritize, review, and participate in the work of staff involved in the maintenance, repair, and construction of streets, parks, and open spaces.
Develop schedules and methods to accomplish assignments, ensuring work is completed promptly and efficiently.
Participate in evaluating the activities of staff, recommending improvements and modifications as needed.
Maintain and prepare records and reports, including work schedules, payroll records, material and equipment cost sheets, safety sheets, and preventive maintenance schedules.
Survey City streets, parks, and open spaces for needed maintenance and repairs; inspect the crews' work while in progress.
Use power and hand tools to edge, spray, and weed parks, rights-of-ways, grounds, flower beds, and other landscaped areas; plant, prune or trim hedges, trees, shrubs and plants; water assigned areas by hand and/or with sprinklers.
Monitor settings and operation of sprinklers and controllers; program and reprogram irrigation schedules utilizing computerized timers and clocks; check lawns and fields to ensure proper moisture content according to established standards.
Perform skilled work in installing, operating, maintaining, and repairing City irrigation systems to ensure proper irrigation of landscaped areas; interpret and work from as-built plans, plans, schematic drawings, and sketches.
Inspect irrigation systems to ensure proper operation; troubleshoot malfunctions and repair irrigation systems, electrical controllers, lines valves, various sprinkler heads, and irrigation pumps.
Layout, assemble, install, maintain, and repair City sprinkler and irrigation systems; clean, adjust, and repair sprinkler heads; test water systems for high and low pressure; test sprinkler and irrigation systems for leaks.
Perform maintenance and repair of streets, parks, and open spaces, including cleaning storm drains, catch basins, and walkways; replace signs; repair fences; remove graffiti; and weed abatement. Maintain cleanliness by emptying trash cans, cleaning restrooms, and assisting in facility upkeep to ensure safety and appearance.
Repair and maintain street surfaces, sidewalks, storm drains, and other Public Works-related infrastructure.
Operate various equipment or vehicles; make minor repairs such as sharpening blades; perform routine vehicle maintenance and equipment safety inspections; make minor adjustments on service equipment; oils and lubes equipment; clean equipment as necessary.
Clean, maintain, and repair the municipal aquatic facility, surrounding areas, and related equipment to ensure safe and sanitary conditions. This includes conducting daily inspections of aquatic facility water for proper chemical balances, conducting chemical tests of water, applying chemicals as appropriate to maintain proper pH and chemistry levels, and ensuring the safety of aquatic facility water.
Maintain municipal aquatic facilities regularly, brush and vacuum, hose down surrounding decks and backwash filters for water clarity, clear drains, gutters, and deck drains, and inspect, maintain, repairs, and replace various aquatic facility equipment.
Prepare, install, repairs, and replace City signposts and signs; use stenciling techniques to create lettering on signs.
Construct forms, lay cement, and finish cement on curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and drainage facilities; perform cement repairs and patchwork.
Maintain traffic control systems, including painting and striping City streets, curbs, parking lots, crosswalks, garages, and guardrails; install buttons and reflectors along streets and highways.
Estimate labor, materials, and equipment needed for various projects; monitor inventory levels of parts, supplies, and equipment; orders, receive and maintain an inventory of parts, supplies, and equipment.
Maintain assigned equipment and vehicles; perform minor maintenance and repairs as needed.
Supervise using and operating backhoes, dump trucks, and other equipment needed for maintaining public streets.
Review the work of assigned employees for accuracy, proper work methods, techniques, and compliance with applicable standards and specifications.
Communicate with City personnel and outside agencies to exchange information and resolve issues or concerns.
Prepare written reports and keep maintenance logs; take photographs; compose correspondence to contractors, engineers, and developers; testify in court when litigation is instigated.
Provide vacation and temporary relief as required.
Assist with planning and preparation of training and orientation for assigned staff. Leads with training assigned employees in the proper maintenance and repair methods, techniques, and the setup and use of equipment.
Oversee and plan the ongoing training of maintenance staff with traffic control and flagging, material transporting, equipment maintenance, and other duties as directed.
