GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
To perform a variety of public works and/or recreation, construction, maintenance, repair, custodial and labor activities involving public parks, municipal buildings, and grounds; to operate vehicles and other power-driven equipment and tools; and to perform general labor and related work as needed and directed.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Work is performed under the supervision of the Department of Public Works Superintendent and/or the Project Leader.
TYPICAL EXAMPLES OF WORK
An employee in this class may be called upon to do any or all the following: (These examples do not include all the tasks which the employee may be expected to perform.)
- Operate trucks for snow removal hauling asphalt, stone, sand, brick, leaves, tools, or other materials.
- Operate chain saw, brush chippers, snowplow, loaders, tractors, and other equipment.
- Perform any of a variety of tasks involving physical general strength and agility, such as breaking concrete, asphalt streets and sidewalks, digging holes and trenches, cleaning and sweeping streets, alleys, and gutters.
- Load dirt and other material into trucks.
- Operate pumps, air compressors, lawn mowers, tree sprayer and other power-driven equipment and tools.
- Perform varied landscaping and grounds maintenance related work.
- Cut, prune and spray trees and shrubs.
- Assist in maintaining recreation equipment and facilities.
- Perform snow removal activities.
- Assist in maintenance of water distribution system.
- Place and remove barricades and flares.
- Make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment and facilities.
- Repair and patch streets and alleys.
- Mix and pour concrete.
- Install, repair, and replace, street and other signs.
- Remove paint from signs, prepare surfaces to be painted and operate paint sprayer.
- Perform minor maintenance of picnic tables and benches.
- Repair, paint, clean and maintain facilities and equipment.
- Clean and maintain play fields, ball diamonds, and other recreation facilities.
- Flood and maintain ice rinks.
- Prep ball diamonds, install plates and bases and perform similar work.
- Prepare new park sites as required.
- Complete minor plumbing repairs.
- Move, replace, and assemble office furniture.
- Set up recreation facility rooms.
- Perform lubricating and other minor service activities.
- Prepare and maintain records as required.
- Set up and remove bleachers, benches, and other facilities.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT
- Must possess a High School Diploma or GED.
- Must have knowledge of work methods and practices and procedures involved in public works and recreation construction, maintenance, and repair activities.
- Must have knowledge of vehicle operation and power-driven equipment and tools.
- Must be able to perform heavy manual labor under varying work conditions with no weight restrictions.
- Must be familiar with streets and other locations within the City.
- Must have the ability to perform the essential functions of the job.
- Must have mechanical aptitude.
- Must have knowledge of custodial, building and grounds maintenance activities.
- Must have knowledge of methods, materials and equipment used in building and grounds maintenance work.
- Must be familiar with recreation equipment and park facilities.
- Must have the ability to successfully perform a variety of maintenance and repair activities.
- Must have the ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Must have the ability to work successfully with the public and with other employees.
- Must be willing to attend training to obtain a valid chauffeurs license (CDL) with Air Brakes, and Group B with an N endorsement within the first year of employment. Note: Training in a related cost is provided by the City.
APPOINTMENT PREFERRED BUT NOT REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPOINTMENT
- CDL
- Confined Space
- HAZMAT Awareness
- First Aid
- C.P.R.
Applications must be submitted with resume to City of Center Line Deputy City Manager, Janice Pockrandt via email at jpockrandt@centerline.gov, or by mail to Janice Pockrandt at City of Center Line, 7070 E. 10 Mile Rd., Center Line, MI 48015. Dennis E. ChampineCity Manager/Clerk/HR