Physical Demands & Working Conditions:
Work is performed in a variety of indoor and outdoor settings including construction sites, offices, and all City facilities. Work is generally heavy with considerable variety. Daily work involves moving, pushing and/or lifting objects weighing over 100 pounds such as containers of chemicals, furniture, and unloading trucks, moving equipment, etc.; climbing ladders, maneuvering in small spaces, and regular driving to locations within the City. Regular operation of equipment such as lifts, Bobcat, snow-thrower, and various manual and power hand tools is required. Work involves moving, pushing and/or lifting objects weighing over 100 pounds; climbing ladders, maneuvering in small spaces, and regular local driving. Working conditions include regular exposure to dirt, soot, oil, noise, and extreme weather conditions. Hazards include exposure to hazardous chemicals, moving mechanical parts, electrical work, climbing on ladders, on lifts and going on roofs. There is moderate attention to detail.
Activities include climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, digital dexterity, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing/listening, seeing/observing, repetitive motions.
Heavy Work: Physical demands are normally those associated with heavy work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in up to of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force regularly or constantly to move objects.
Some requirements in this job description may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. All requirements are subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and experience required. To perform this job successfully, the worker must possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.
This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship. The City Administrator retains the discretion to add duties or change the duties of this position at any time.
Addendum: Water Utility
Under the supervision of the Utility Supervisor and or Maintenance Technician III - Water, the Maintenance Technician II performs skilled/technical maintenance activities at the Water Treatment Plant campus, water towers, pump stations, reservoirs, and Water Utility satellite sites.
Duties and Responsibilities
Cleans out process chemical, clarifier, and thickener tanks; enters tanks to perform cleaning.
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Performs HVAC maintenance and repairs.
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Identify and troubleshoot problems with air handling units and power roof ventilators;
Inspects HVAC system twice a year for problems and replaces components and filters.
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Offloads chemicals and receives deliveries to Water Utility utilizing crane lift, forklift, pallet jack, front end loader and, or other means.
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Assists as needed in the plant.
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Assists Equipment Technicians with various procedures such as sludge plant maintenance, replacing belts, etc.;
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Assists Instrument technicians with testing monitors and sensors.
Assists with residuals plant operations and drives sludge truck as needed.
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Maintains Water Utility buildings and grounds.
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Responsible for maintaining general cleanliness of facilities; performs daily custodial and housekeeping duties inside and outside of Water Utility facilities.
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Assists other Maintenance Technicians s with snow removal; keeps exits, stairwells, walkways, and parking areas clean and safe. Deploys ice-melt.
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Responsible for maintaining general upkeep and appearance of grounds; such as but not limited to; mowing, pulling or spraying weeds, trimming, weed whacking, seeding, and or other general landscaping as directed.
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Monitors, maintains, and repairs sprinkler system.
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Assists Maintenance Technicians and Equipment Technicians with maintaining serviceability of buildings and ground equipment. Corrects and or reports deficiencies with equipment to supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications
In addition to the minimum qualifications required for the Maintenance Technicians II, when assigned to the Water Utility, a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is required within 90 days of hire date.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities include:-
Knowledge of chemicals, handling procedures, potential hazards, safety, PPE.
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Safe operation of commercial vehicle; dump (sludge) truck with air brakes.
Working Conditions
In addition to the physical activities and working conditions stated in the core job description, the Maintenance Attendance II – Water is also exposed to hazardous chemicals such as polymer, ammonia, lime, and soda ash. The position requires entering confined spaces such as pipes measuring three feet in diameter. Proper safety equipment such as harnesses, ropes, respirators is required. Regular driving is required.
