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GENERAL PURPOSE
Performs required labor in all phases of building maintenance, construction, carpentry, plumbing, masonry, and electrical work.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
None
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lifts, carries, and holds building materials, tools, and supplies.
- Cleans tools, equipment, materials, and work areas.
- Mixes, pours, and spreads concrete, asphalt, gravel and other materials using hand tools.
- Performs a variety of other daily routine duties.
- Paints traffic markings on streets, crosswalks, parking lots, and curbs within City rights-of-way.
- Installs and maintains road signs in accordance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
- Makes minor repairs to buildings, facilities and equipment.
- Performs a variety of carpentry work in the maintenance, repair and construction of structures and equipment.
PERIPHERAL DUTIES
- Demonstrates working knowledge of the use of hand tools in construction and maintenance work
- Follows directions in performing assigned tasks
- Maintains good physical condition and positive working relationships with others.
- Is familiar with the operation of heavy equipment and demonstrates the ability to operate such machinery as needed.
- Assists the Supervisor and performs assigned duties independently as required.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High School diploma or GED equivalent, with general experience and/or training in performing technical tasks and using equipment for building maintenance, construction, carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, and the repair of roads, sewer and water systems, or related work.
NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Knowledge of procedures to repair and maintain plumbing, physical structures, electrical wiring and fixtures, and other related work is required.
- Must have or be able to obtain a valid driver’s license.
- Must be able to dig, load, unload, weld, perform concrete work, handle small tools and equipment.
- Must have and maintain excellent public relations and customer service skills.
- Must be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Must be able to follow directions in performing assigned tasks.
- Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, other departments, officials, and the general public.
- Occasional weekend and holiday work may be required.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here 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 essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. Outdoor work in inclement weather is performed throughout the year.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands, fingers, and feet to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls, and to reach with hands and arms. The employee is often required to climb and enter areas of construction which necessitate the use of all senses associated with indoor and outdoor work. The employee is often required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds to a height of two feet. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
SELECTION GUIDELINES
Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests may be required. OTHER 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.