JOB
This TEMPORARY Maintenance Worker position will last no longer than 4 months.
The Maintenance Worker performs regular and recurring public works routine maintenance, installation and repair work on City utilities including water system, stormwater, wastewater, and other related services as assigned. This position utilizes authorized equipment and facilities to accomplish the work. Individuals assigned to this classification are expected to be competent in their skill area and perform proficiently and independently those assignments of a regular and recurring nature. The Maintenance Worker must maintain a high level of personal integrity.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
- Utilizes a variety of hand and power tools and equipment to complete maintenance functions, including but not limited to, shovels, picks, rakes, crowbars, push rotary and small riding mowers, gas line trimmers, electric drills, wrenches, compressors, jack hammers, chainsaw, welding equipment, portable asphalt/concrete/carpentry saws, automobiles, equipment, sewer video truck, loader, backhoe, excavator, compactor, and high-velocity jet flusher.
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Maintains appropriate inventory of supplies and parts as needed for area of assignment.
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Maintains sidewalks, stairs, driveways, entryways and grounds; keeping them clean, safe and free from debris.
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Reads and records water and electrical meter register on scheduled basis. Inspects for proper meter operation and reports damaged meters, broken boxes/seals, unauthorized connections, and other related irregularities. Performs shop-level and field repair of residential and commercial water meters. Removes and/or disassembles meters, replace work parts and registers, assemble, and test for proper operation.
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Inspects water pumping and filtration systems, water storage tanks, wastewater pumpstations, water piping systems, water telemetry systems, and related equipment and facilities for proper function and operation in accordance with established procedures, and performs authorized adjustments and repairs.
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Performs recurring inspection of storm and sanitary sewer lines and cleans, flushes and restores lines to satisfactory operating condition. Makes repairs as needed to reduce infiltration, protect water quality and prevent flooding.
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Following established procedures, makes service connections to water mains using special tapping equipment to install valves, lateral water lines, blow-offs, hydrants and meters. Lays and aligns pipe to accomplish hook-ups, and flush to test installation in accordance with established procedures. Backfills excavation and completes surface restoration per established standards.
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Builds or repairs cabinets, shelves, doors, fences, roofs and other carpentry projects using power saws and standard hand tools. Selects and obtains materials in accordance with established procedures.
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May perform welding (oxyacetylene or electric), burning, cutting and painting in conjunction with primary work activities as needed.
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Acts in an “On Call” (Standby) status as part of a weekly rotational schedule for rapid response to after normal working hour’s emergencies to city services or infrastructure.
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS
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May be required to perform duties of similar complexities in any City department as assigned.
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Performs work in accordance with sound safety practices.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
The statements contained herein reflect general details to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility. This should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload.
