Maintenance Assistant

The anticipated starting rate for this position is $17.53/hour. The schedule will by Monday-Friday from 5a.m. - 1p.m.

*Council approved a 4% range adjustment effective 7/1/2024; the pay range for this position will be adjusted following this effective date.

This job classification description is intended to be generic in nature and not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities.  The specific tasks/duties may vary based on position assignment and as determined by the Town of Queen Creek.

JOB CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY

Positions assigned to this class are responsible for performing basic, routine custodial, building, grounds, streets maintenance and repair, or general manual labor.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is an entry level maintenance/trades classification in the maintenance and operations job family where basic tasks and assignments requiring little or no previous training or experience are performed.   This is the first classification in a career progression or the terminal level for positions with very basic and/or limited duties. Work is designed to provide initial experience and training under direct supervision.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

This position has been identified as a safety-sensitive position by Human Resources, per State and/or Federal Law. Upon conditional offer of employment, the candidate selected will be required to undergo testing for alcohol and controlled substances within twenty-four (24) hours of acceptance of the offer.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

The following are intended to describe core work functions of this classification.  While the level and broad nature of essential duties may not change, specific work tasks will vary over time depending on the Town's needs.

• Performs basic, routine horticultural maintenance, and weed/pest management; property and wash clean-ups; special event preparation.

• Performs custodial duties, including cleaning and sanitizing all necessary areas, emptying trash and recycling and floor mopping.

• Miscellaneous projects and repairs.

• Meeting set up and tear down.

• Inspects areas and determines replacement and repair needs.

• Performs routine preventative maintenance and general maintenance activities.

• Operates a variety of equipment in assigned area of responsibility.

• Performs related work as assigned.

POSITION SPECIFIC DUTIES

Assignment to a competency rank is at the sole discretion of the Town and is based on the achievement of all of the following in combination:  education, experience, assigned duties, certification and license requirements.

If assigned to Parks and Grounds:

• Prepares athletic fields for events.

• Performs routine maintenance and repair to irrigation and/or flood systems

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (at job entry)

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma or GED and 1 year of related experience; or an equivalent combination of directly related education and experience.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Arizona Class D Driver's License;

• Maintain all certifications/licenses required at job entry.

KNOWLEDGE

• Grass and plant care techniques;

• Basic turf management principles;

• Basic landscape horticultural practices;

• Mowing practices and materials needed;

• Applicable equipment, safety practices and tools required;

• Identification of weeds/pests and eradication methods;

• Cleaning chemicals, applications, protective equipment;

• Cleaning techniques, materials used, and personal protective equipment.

SKILLS

• Operating light equipment, small tools, and cleaning equipment;

• Performing unskilled and semi-skilled grounds and/or streets maintenance;

• Communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, and other interested parties sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

OVERALL PHYSICAL STRENGTH DEMANDS:

Physical Strength for this classification is indicated below with an "X"

Sedentary: Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time.

Light: Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree.

Medium: Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10 lbs. constantly.

X

Heavy: Exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly.

Very Heavy: Exerting over 100 lbs. occasionally, 50-100 lbs. frequently, or up to 20-50 lbs. constantly.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

C

F

O

R

N

Continuously

Frequently

Occasionally

Rarely

Never

2/3 or more time

1/3 to 2/3 of time

Up to 1/3 time

< 1 hour per week

Never occurs

Note: This is intended as a description of the way the job is currently performed. It does not address the potential for accommodation.

Physical Demand

Brief Description

C

F

O

R

N

Standing

Communicating with co-workers, observing work site, observing work duties

X

Sitting

Desk work

X

Walking

To other departments/offices/office equipment

X

Lifting

Supplies, files

X

Carrying

Supplies, files

X

Pushing/Pulling

File draws, tables and chairs

X

Reaching

For supplies, for files

X

Handling

Paperwork

X

Fine Dexterity

Computer keyboard, telephone pad, calculator, calibrating equipment

X

Kneeling

Filing in lower drawers, retrieving items from lower shelves/ground

X

Crouching

Filing in lower drawers, retrieving items from lower shelves/ground

X

Crawling

Under equipment

X

Bending

Filing in lower drawers, retrieving items from lower shelves/ground

X

Twisting

From computer to telephone, getting inside vehicles

X

Climbing

Stairs, step stool

X

Balancing

On step stool

X

Vision

Reading, computer screen, driving

X

Hearing

Communicating with co-workers and public and on telephone, listening to equipment

X

Talking

Communicating with co-workers and public and on telephone

X

Foot Controls

Driving

X

Other (Specify)

MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE:

Leaf blowers, mowers, trucks, tractors, trimmers, hedgers, pruners, and other related equipment.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:

Safety glasses, face shield, steel-toe shoes, work gloves, hearing protection, or other related equipment when operating leaf blowers, mowers, etc.

NON-PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

C

F

O

R

N

Continuously

Frequently

Occasionally

Rarely

Never

2/3 or more time

1/3 to 2/3 of time

Up to 1/3 time

< 1 hour per week

Never occurs

Description of Non-Physical Demands

C

F

O

R

N

Time Pressure

X

Emergency Situation

X

Frequent Change of Tasks

X

Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime

X

Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously

X

Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team

X

Tedious or Exacting Work

X

Noisy/Distracting Environment

X

Other (Specify Below)

PRIMARY WORK LOCATION:

Office Environment

Warehouse

Shop

Recreation/Neighborhood Center

Vehicle

Outdoors

X

Combination of Office, Vehicle and Field

Other (Specify Below)