POSITION SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Assistant Public Works Director, the Maintenance Technician I performs labor that is simple/laborer to semi-skilled and as a member of a work team. The Goddard Public Works Department operations include, but are not limited to: Streets, Parks, Sewer, Water, Storm Water and Building/Facilities Maintenance. Maintenance Technicians will work in all operational areas as needed with assignments made by supervisor.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The following duties are normal for this position. However, they are not to be construed as exclusive or all–inclusive. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Other duties may also be required or assigned.
- Maintain a safe working environment. Includes wearing appropriate safe clothing, erecting proper barricades and signage when necessary, and using equipment and materials properly
- Completes work orders, daily activity reports, inspection reports, and time sheets; maintains maintenance and service records/logs, and other pertinent information.
- Cleans, lubricates, and performs preventive maintenance or repair on equipment.
- Safely utilize a variety of hand and power tools.
- Inspect and restore equipment fluid levels including oil, fuel, water, and transmission fluid. Lubricate equipment as needed; report any necessary repairs on equipment; lockout/tagout unsafe equipment.
- Works extended hours as required to accommodate needs of the department or organization including shifts during 24/7 operations in emergencies.
- Actively participate in winter storm preparation and snow removal during snow/ice conditions using sand/salt applications and snow removal with backhoes/tractors/ and dump trucks
- The ability to be on-call at all hours of day and night (including holidays), as well as the ability to be placed into an on-call rotation with other Public Works employees.
Street Department Duties
- Safely operates light and heavy equipment, machinery, and tools for maintenance and construction related operations in various weather conditions.
- Perform general road maintenance and related activities including flagging traffic, mowing, temporary and permanent asphalt surface repairs, patching holes, sawing pavement, concrete repair and pouring, clearing brush and trees, vegetation control, sweeping, routing and sealing road cracks, and removing dead animals and trash.
- Maintain street signage.
- Assist in the mowing/maintenance of public right-of-way and property as needed.
Building and Facility Maintenance Duties
- Perform minor building and equipment maintenance including but not limited to rough carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and painting in all City-owned buildings.
- Perform as-needed custodial duties at City-owned facilities including but not limited to PW, WWTP, City Hall, Library, Community Center, and City Pool.
- Care for impounded animals at the Public Works yard.
- Maintain City-owned facility grounds and landscaping.
- Assist in the set-up of City events such as National Night Out and Goddard Fall Fest.
Water Utility Duties
- Perform water and sewer utility locates as requested through the utilization of the Kansas One-Call system
- Read water meters using electronic read system and also manual reads
- Monitor, repair, and maintain City water wells, water tower, and adjoining grounds
- Install new water service and fire hydrants
- Monitor, maintain, and repair and service leaks or emergency water main leaks as needed
- Interact with customers when performing water shut-offs and turn-ons.
- Check City generators to ensure proper operations in case of emergency
- Perform daily water testing.
Wastewater Utility Duties
While working in the wastewater operations, guidance and direction will be given by the Stormwater and Sewer Collection Technician:
- Inspects new sewer service installation.
- Unblock, flush, repair, and locate sewer lines.
- Monitor system for sewer backups and check sewer catching systems.
- Inspect and repair sewer manholes as necessary.
- Monitor, repair, and maintain City lift stations.
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma or GED.
- One year of laborer, construction, maintenance or related work.
- Kansas Class C Driver’s License.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Training or experience in construction equipment and tool operation.
REQUIRED JOB COMPETENCIES
- Knowledge of operation and maintenance of assigned equipment and machinery including hydraulic systems, trailers, towing, fastening and covering of loads, lifting capacities and proper loading to meet safe and efficient weight distributions.
- Drive and operate equipment in a safe and proper manner.
- Ability to understand and follow policies and procedures.
- Safely load, unload, and transport equipment to and from job sites.
- Ability to work as a member of a team and establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Ability to understand and effectively carry out verbal and written instructions.
- Understand and apply situational awareness of surroundings to prevent accidents and promote safety of crew and members of the public.
- Apply sound judgment and discretion in performing duties, resolving problems, and interpreting policies and regulations.
- Ability to think quickly, maintain self-control, and adapt to stressful situations.
- Read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.
- Prepare and maintain accurate and concise records and reports.
- Maintain professionalism at all times.
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing with courtesy and tact when in contact with supervisors, department heads, the public, and other City employees.
- Ability to maintain regular, reliable, prompt and predictable on-site job attendance.
- Ability to work allocated hours which may include evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.
PHYSICAL AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical and work environment characteristics described in this description are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions or as otherwise required by law. Employees needing reasonable accommodation should discuss the request with the employee’s supervisor.
- This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 100 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, frequently requires standing, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and repetitive motions and occasionally requires walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling and reaching with hands and arms.
- Work has standard vision requirements.
- Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
- Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.
- Work has exposure to indoor and outdoor environmental conditions including inclement weather, heavy traffic conditions, fumes or airborne particles, and work near mechanical parts.
- Work is generally in a moderately noisy setting outdoors.
Nothing in this job description limits management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. 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. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
Pay: $21.00 - $27.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Prescription drug insurance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Safety equipment provided
Work Location: In person
