Code Compliance Ground Maintenance Tech

JOB SUMMARY:

Under general direction , the Code Compliance Ground Maintenance Technician participates in all nuisance abatement activities relating to code enforcement, including routine property maintenance, emergency abatements, and minor remediation of various nuisance conditions for both public and private properties, including residential and commercial premises within the City limits.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Schedule maintenance of assigned abatements for properties under enforcement by the Planning & Development Division.
• Mow and weed eat overgrown lots, secure vacant structures, and perform minor remediation of all other nuisance conditions for assigned properties.
• Assist other City departments as needed with mowing and weed eating public properties such as City facilities, parks, easements and rights-of-way.
• Document each property before and after completion of each assignment, using city issued equipment to capture and submit photographs daily.
• Purchase materials, as necessary, to secure vacant abandoned structures, remove or cover offensive graffiti, secure loose or fallen debris.
• Report environmental hazards, spills, or conditions that may be injurious to a person.
• Assist Code Compliance or other City departments and/or divisions with minor remediation of hazards, spills, or nuisance conditions as directed.
• Report code violations, illegal dumping or other criminal activity observed in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Install, remove or relocate department game cameras when assigned, report damaged or faulty equipment.
• Prioritize assigned tasks, as necessary, or directed to ensure timely completion, may be required to work overtime on occasion.
• Work with minimal supervision and make decisions regarding safe and effective repair methods.
• Conduct pre-trip vehicle and equipment inspections, report maintenance issues to immediate supervisor.
• Perform preventative maintenance on all tools and equipment, including assigned vehicle and trailer.
• Assist with internal operations, including abatement reporting, filing, submitting/scanning of purchase receipts or departmental duties as assigned.
• Display good decision-making abilities.
• Abides by all policies, procedures, rules, etc. associated with the City’s Safety Program.
• This position is considered a Level I position in accordance with Section 6.11.6 of the Personnel Guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Mandatory Requirements

• Must pass a medical physical examination and drug test.
• Must pass a criminal background check.
• High School diploma or GED.
• Valid Class C Texas State Driver's License and safe driving record.
• A minimum of one (1) year experience operating mower equipment and tools.
• Knowledge of and proficient in, the use of tools and equipment required in maintenance and repair activities.
• Knowledge of and ability to follow safety procedures used on the job.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work independently and make decisions.
• Ability to teach subordinates through demonstration.
• Ability to perform basic math functions to layout and estimate materials needed for job.
• Must have good communication skills; requires a calm demeanor in responding to customer questions/and or complaints, and dealing with the general public in everyday activities.
• Ability to work within established guidelines.
• Ability to perform repetitious tasks.
• Ability to use and operate pick-up truck with trailer and miscellaneous power tools.
• Must participate in employee performance evaluations in accordance with the City of Bay City Employee Guidelines for City Employees.
• To perform this job successfully, the person in this position must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Desirable Requirements

• First-Aid/CPR Certified.
• Certified Flagger or previous experience as a flagger.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE POSITION:

• Endurance/Moving About: Frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of the time). Move from location to location.
• Endurance/Overall strength: Heavy work. Exerts force and/or lifts or carries objects weighing up to 100 pounds occasionally.
• Walking: Constantly (up to 2/3 of the time). Move about on foot.
• Sitting: Frequently (1/3 or more of the time).
• Lifting/Carrying: Periodic. Lift by manually raising or lowering an object from one level to another (including upward pulling), and/or carry transport and object, usually holding it in the hands or arms, or on the shoulder.
• Pushing/Pulling: Periodic. Push by exerting force on an object so that it moves away from the force or worker (including slapping, striking, kicking, and treadle actions); and/or pull by exerting force on an object so that it moves toward the force or worker (including jerking).
• Controls: Frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of the time). Use one or both arms and/or hands and /or one or either feet or legs to move controls on machinery or equipment.
• Climbing Periodic. Ascend or descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, ropes, and the like using the feet and legs and /or hands and arms.
• Balancing: Periodic. Maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching, or running on narrow, slippery or erratically moving surfaces.
• Bending/Stooping: Periodic. Stoop by bending the body downward or forward by flexing the spine at the waist, and /or bend by extending the spine backward or from side to side.
• Kneeling/Crouching: Periodic. Kneel by bending the legs at the knees to come to rest on the knee or knees, and/or crouch by bending the body downward and forward by bending the legs and spine.
• Crawling: Periodic. Move about on the hands and knees or hands and feet.
• Reaching: Constantly (2/3 or more of the time). Extend hands and arms in any direction.
• Handling: Constantly (up to 2/3 of the time). Seize, hold, grasp, turn or otherwise work with the hand or hands.
• Rotation: Frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of the time). Twist and turn the spine or a ball and socket joint such as the shoulder or hip.
• Talking: Constantly (2/3 or more of the time). Express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word to impart oral information to clients or to the public and convey detailed spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly or quickly.
• Hearing: Constantly (2/3 or more of the time). Perceive the nature of sounds by the ear.
• Seeing: Constantly (2/3 or more of the time). Obtain impressions through the eyes of the shape, size, distance, motion, color or other characteristics of objects.
• Reading: Read work orders, written reports and instructions.
• Writing: Able to accurately record information and summary of events.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Location: Both inside and outside. Work is spent inside (where there is protection from weather, but not necessarily from temperature changes) and outside (where there may be no effective protection from weather).
• Extreme Cold: Endure temperature(s) sufficiently low to cause marked bodily discomfort unless exceptional protection is used.
• Extreme Heat: Endure temperature(s) sufficiently high to cause marked bodily discomfort unless exceptional protection is used.
• Wet Conditions: Endure contact with water or other liquids.
• Noise / Vibration: Periodic. Occasionally endure noises, either constant or intermittent while at work sites.
• Smell: Fumes chemicals, or toxic substances.
• Shift work (including weekends and holidays) may be required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Receives administrative and operational direction from the Code Compliance Field Supervisor, Building Official, Assistant Director of Public Works, Director of Public Works, or from more experienced personnel.

WORKING HOURS:

Normal working hours are flexible based on need with an average 15 – 19 hours per week. Overtime may rarely be required. In emergencies may be called into work and work schedule will be adjusted during the emergency. Subject to on-call schedule.

EXPECTATIONS OF ALL CITY EMPLOYEES:

• Support City and Department goals and objectives.
• Serve and meet the needs of our citizens during routine or emergency situations.
• Ability and willingness to work as part of a team, demonstrate team skills, and perform a fair share of team responsibilities.
• Plan and organize his/her work, time and resources, and, if applicable, that of subordinates.
• Contribute to the development of others, to the Department, and the City.
• Produce desired work outcomes including quality, quantity and timeliness.
• Communicate effectively with peers, supervisors, subordinates and people to whom service is provided.
• Understand and value differences in employees and value input from others.
• Consistently report to work and work assignments prepared and on schedule.
• Consistently display a positive behavior with regard to work, willingly accept constructive criticism and be respectful of others.

MISCELLANEOUS:

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 City of Bay City and the employee and is subject to change by the City of Bay City as the needs of the City and requirements of the job change. The City of Bay City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the American’s with Disability Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Formal application or letter of interest, rating of education and experience; oral interview, reference and criminal background checks, and drug screens are required. In addition, job related tests may also be required.