PURPOSE, SCOPE AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:
Under general supervision of the Street and Park Superintendent and Wastewater Superintendent, performs a variety of manual labor tasks associated with public works maintenance in a skilled and safe manner, including operation of light maintenance equipment and occasional operation of heavy equipment.
Reports to: Street and Park Superintendent and Wastewater Superintendent
Supervision: None
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
UTILITY:
- Jetting sewers to maintain and clean wastewater collection lines.
- Checking storm sewers.
- Repairing catch basins and raising manholes.
- Assist with watermain repairs.
- May occasionally operate trucks and power-operated equipment such as electric motors, pumps, miscellaneous hand and power tools, carpentry, painting, plumbing, cement finishing work, compressors, generators, shovels, wrenches, detection devices, televising equipment, mobile radio, and phone.
- Responsible for proper recordkeeping and reporting of necessary data.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
STREETS AND PARKS:
- Assist with operating small engine equipment and light and medium equipment and vehicles in the maintenance and repair of City streets, public utilities, and other public property.
- Assist with maintaining, operating, and repairing Public Works buildings, facilities and equipment including light vehicle maintenance and repair.
- Assist with salting, sanding, plowing, and removing snow from City streets, parking lots, and other public property.
- Repairs, maintains, and installs water distribution systems, including flushing, adjusting valves and curb boxes, hydrants, and related appurtenances.
- Assist with installing, maintaining, and repairing streetlights, signs, and traffic lights.
- Assist with manually digging trenches and holes, sweeping, pushing, pulling, and lifting objects.
- Assist with welding, including soldering and brazing.
- Assist with repairs, maintains, and installs parking lots, curbs, gutters, driveways, sidewalks, etc., on public property.
- Assist with maintaining and repairing City parks and recreation areas along with other City owned facilities including mowing, snow plowing and removal, fencing, fertilizing, weed control, sprinkler systems, painting, etc.
- Assist with maintaining, repairing, and inspecting park and playground equipment including tennis nets, lights, hockey rinks, skating areas, ball fields, docks, trails, etc.
- General interior maintenance includes mopping and sweeping floors; cleaning rugs, walls, and furniture; emptying garbage, picking up litter, maintaining and disinfecting restrooms.
- Performs daily routine vehicle maintenance; assures that work or assignment areas are clean and equipment, tools, supplies, etc., are properly stored before leaving areas.
- Available for emergency call-in as needed.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of all areas of the described duties and responsibilities.
- Knowledge of principle operations and servicing of park and recreation equipment, sprinkler systems and light equipment, including adaptations and specialized uses.
- Knowledge of park, street, and utility maintenance practices.
- Knowledge of plumbing, carpentry, roofing, and welding methods.
- Knowledge of the care and use of hand and power tools.
- Knowledge of traffic laws, ordinances and regulations involved in equipment operations.
- Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions necessary in the use of equipment operations.
- Ability to perform a variety of maintenance, repair, and construction assignments, in public parks, playgrounds and other public property including streets and utility.
- Ability to be mobile in a variety of work environments, including climbing ladders and ramps, steps; entry of confined spaces; and possess sufficient physical strength and agility to perform regular lifting and moving of heavy materials and equipment; reach overhead and to bend down to operate valves, levers, and hand wheels; shovel materials; and operative high-pressure hoses.
- Ability to do manual work in a wide range of working conditions, especially outside during inclement weather.
- Ability to operate a computer, standard office equipment, and various programs including Outlook and Excel.
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English effectively.
- Ability to assess and prioritize multiple projects and work within deadlines to complete projects and assignments.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, co-workers, contractors, and the public.
- Ability to work without close supervision.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Class A Minnesota driver’s license with tanker endorsement.
- Class “S-D” Sewer Collection System Operators License (as determined by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency) within one year of hire date.
PREFERABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
- Two years of experience in general maintenance work in sanitary sewer, storm sewer, water, or street systems/facilities.
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
Pay: $31.49 - $37.60 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
