Municipal Worker I

Town of Smyrna, Delaware; Of; On-site; TRY 1,964,000 - 2,184,000; Full time

Job summary

Town of Smyrna seeks a Municipal Worker I to support Public Works, performing maintenance on town-owned buildings and property with supervision. This non-exempt role reports to the Public Works Operations Manager or designee and operates around Town facilities, including Town Hall and the Public Works Building.

The position requires basic trades skills, custodial ability, and physical endurance, including lifting up to 75 pounds.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years in skilled trades and building maintenance preferred.
• Some custodial skills.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Responsibilities

• Perform minor repairs to mechanical and infrastructure under direct supervision.
• Carpentry and plumbing tasks as required.
• Install and maintain equipment and pipe fixtures.
• Maintenance of grounds and landscaping of the town properties; Paint the interior and exterior of buildings and equipment.
• Open and close Town facilities as directed.
• Repair and clean sidewalks and other outdoor surfaces.
• Move goods and equipment using the town provided vehicle.
• Remove ice and snow from sidewalks and other areas.
• Move furniture and equipment as required.
• Perform custodial or security work as required.
• Maintain regular and timely attendance.
• Perform duties in a safe manner.
• Maintain a positive work environment by acting and communicating in a manner that promotes harmonious relations with customers, co-workers, and supervisors.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Carpentry

Plumbing

Lawn

Grounds care

Painting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Municipal Worker I

Job Title: Municipal Worker I

Pay Grade: 2026 base $20.38

Employment Status: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt/Union

Classification: Emergency Essential

Department: Public Works

Reports To: Public Works Operations Manager, supervisor, or another designee

Supervisory Responsibility: No

Primary Work Location: In/around the Town, with reporting, office duties and meetings at Town Hall and Public Works Facility.

Position Summary

The Municipal Worker I position with the Town of Smyrna is a non-exempt, (overtime eligible), emergency essential role. This position reports to the Public Works Operations Manager, a supervisor, or another designee and is an AFSCME union position. The individual in this role will primarily work in/around the Town, with reporting, office duties and meetings at Town Hall and the Public Works Building. Under the general supervision of a supervisor or other designee, this role performs a variety of maintenance work at Town owned or controlled buildings and property.

Responsibilities

The below is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties

• Perform minor repairs to mechanical and infrastructure under direct supervision
• Perform carpentry and plumbing tasks as required
• Install and maintain equipment and pipe fixtures
• Maintenance of grounds and landscaping of the town properties; Paint the interior and exterior of buildings and equipment
• Open and close Town facilities as directed
• Repair and clean sidewalks and other outdoor surfaces
• Pick up and/or deliver goods and equipment as required, using the town provided vehicle
• Remove ice and snow from sidewalks and other areas
• Move furniture and equipment as required
• Perform custodial or security work as required
• Maintain regular and timely attendance
• Perform duties in a safe manner
• Maintain a positive work environment by acting and communicating in a manner that promotes harmonious relations with customers, co-workers, and supervisors
• Other duties as assigned

Experience

• One (1) to two (2) years in skilled trades and building and equipment maintenance, preferred
• Some custodial skills
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge
• Infrastructure maintenance and repairs
• Operation of water and sewer infrastructure
• Town operations and safety protocols
• Other trade areas

Skills

• Carpentry
• Plumbing
• Lawn
• Grounds care
• Painting

Abilities

• To work with minimal supervision
• To accurately follow all directives and safety protocols
• Manual labor, potentially lifting and/or moving up to 75 pounds
• To interact effectively and courteously with the public, co-workers, and management

ADA Requirements

• This is medium work requiring the exertion of 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects
• Work requires climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, and grasping
• Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word
• Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; mental acuity is required to make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes
• Visual acuity is required for depth perception, color perception, peripheral vision, preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, use of measuring devices, assembly or fabrication of parts, operation of machines, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities
• The employee is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme cold, hazards, and atmospheric conditions
• The employee may be exposed to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment

Additional Requirements

• Possession and retention of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license
• All motor vehicle violations must be reported to supervisor immediately
• A good driving record is required to retain position
• Must pass testing for substance abuse and criminal background investigation as required by DOT