Seasonal Maintenance Worker II - Public Service

General Summary

The Public Service Division is responsible for City street and sidewalk infrastructure and public right-of-way maintenance functions (i.e. concrete, asphalt, marking), responding to and investigating hazards, complaints, and other issues associated with streets and sidewalks.The Maintenance Workersare part of a crew responsible for flagging, digging, work marking, concrete/asphalt repair, and other street and sidewalk installation and maintenance assignments. Responsibilities may also include manual labor and equipment operation related to seasonal programs such as leaf collection, trash pick-up/disposal, and emergency snow removal.

The hiring amount for this position is between $15.00 - $18.38 an hour. This is a non-exempt, seasonal (variable/limited-hour) position, and is not eligible for city benefits.

TheMaintenance Worker IIperforms routine semi-skilled work in a variety of construction, repair and maintenance assignments involving the use of common tools and operates equipment in connection with the semi-skilled tasks to which assigned; does related work as required. Primarily and most frequently the work done here is under general supervision, with related functional areas and more advanced applications.

NOTE:This job opportunity is advertised with a closing date of "Continuous." If interested in being considered, an application should be submitted as soon as possible. Applications will be evaluated on a continuous basis. Interviews will be conducted as soon as possible during the recruitment with candidates who are best qualified. Applications may no longer be considered once a candidate to fill the position is identified. This job announcement will close when the position(s) have been filled and may close at any time.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

• Responsible for facilities, grounds and/or City infrastructure maintenance functions;

• Assists with construction and maintenance projects;

• Performs simple repair and completes maintenance assignments;

• May be exposed to or required to use chemicals in general maintenance responsibilities;

• Assists senior workers in semiskilled work and the use of hand tools and maintenance equipment;

• Operates hand tools and power equipment associated with custodial, construction and maintenance operations;

• May operate vehicles as required;

• Must have the willingness and flexibility to work as a member of one or several teams;

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience and Skills

Education:

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to high school or vocational school diploma or GED. (If no diploma or GED is obtained, must have a minimum of 2 years of direct work experience in the field.)

Experience:

• General knowledge of maintenance, repair and/or construction activities.

• General knowledge of mechanical and automotive equipment.

Special Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years of age by start date.

• May require a valid VA driver's license by employment start date.

• May require the ability to obtain a CDL within 6 months of hire.

Skills:Some knowledge of the maintenance, repair and manual tasks of the area to which assigned; some knowledge of the safe use and operation and preventive maintenance of the common hand and power tools required in the work; some knowledge of the safe use, operation and preventive maintenance of the equipment to which assigned; skill in the use of the equipment to which assigned; ability to perform manual labor for extended periods, often under unfavorable weather conditions.

Physical Conditions & Additional Information

Position may require employees to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends. Requires the ability to perform strenuous manual labor, often under unfavorable conditions, including considerable walking, lifting, stooping and carrying.