Maintainer (W&S)

City of Fairborn; Fairborn (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Fairborn is seeking a dependable maintenance worker to perform a wide range of municipal maintenance and construction tasks under supervision. You will operate trucks and equipment, install and repair infrastructure, and assist with building upkeep across parks and streets.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, a valid Ohio driver's license, and the ability to obtain a Commercial Driver's License Class A within six months.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid Ohio driver's license required on hire.
• Commercial Driver's License Class A within six months after appointment.
• Experience in maintenance tasks preferred.
• Voluntary certifications for aerial lift or forklift optional.

Responsibilities

• Perform semi-skilled or unskilled maintenance and construction tasks.
• Drive trucks and transport equipment to job locations.
• Paint, repair fences, signs, and equipment.
• Maintain buildings, clean restrooms, and floors.
• Install concrete and asphalt materials.
• Operate mowing equipment and other heavy machinery.
• Remain on-call for overtime emergencies.

Skills

Hand tools

Gauge reading

Equipment operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Aerial lift truck

Forklift

Dump trucks

Job description

Under the close supervision of the division head or other designated supervisor, is responsible for performing semi-skilled or unskilled tasks. Performs related tasks as requested.Work will include a wide range of maintenance and construction operations within the department assigned. Driving trucks, both single axle, and tandem axle, transport equipment to and from various job locations.

Paints and repairs fences, buildings, street signs and equipment.

Performs minor building construction and building maintenance to include cleaning restrooms, locker rooms, mopping/sweeping floors, etc. if not contracted to an outside entity.

Performs installation of concrete, and asphalt materials.

Operates mowing equipment, paint machines, dump trucks, sewer rodding machines, tapping machines and other equipment.

Operates watch valves and hydrants.

Installs water line extensions, new service lines, hydrants, valves, fences, street signs, overhead signs, banners, traffic signals, playground, and park equipment.

Mows/Trims grass, hauls gravel, sludge, asphalt, digs trenches, and lays sewer pipe.

Performs routine maintenance of equipment.

Will be called in for overtime emergencies.

Unusual Working Conditions

Exposure to extreme weather conditions, both hot and cold, as well as exposure to noise, dust, and fumes. Ability to work in and around traffic. Strenuous physical exertion is to be expected.

High school diploma or GED is required.

Experience in tasks required preferred.

Valid Ohio driver’s license required upon hire and must be eligible for coverage under the City’s vehicle insurance provider. Commercial Driver's License Class A required within six (6) months after appointment.

Voluntary certification for the operation of aerial lift truck/platforms, & forklift.

Physical ability to perform all duties of the job in all types of weather with reasonable accommodation.

Remain current on all certificates and licenses that are required for the position.

Unusual Working Conditions

Exposure to extreme weather conditions, both hot and cold, as well as exposure to noise, dust, and fumes. Ability to work in and around traffic. Strenuous physical exertion is to be expected. Be able to identify and use basic hand tools: shovel, rake, broom, saw, hammer, pliers, screwdriver etc.

Basic computer skills, document time and navigate through city’s software program according to position.

Knowledge of basic maintenance procedures involved in carpentry, minor plumbing and electric, painting, blacktop, concrete, mechanical, and/or repair and maintenance of traffic pathways as well as water and sewer lines, according to position.

Ability to operate dump trucks, mowers, tractors, pavers, bucket trucks and other equipment used in tasks of position.

Ability to work independently after receiving written and oral instructions.

Ability to read gauges and meters accurately and to keep simple records.

Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with employees, supervisors, vendors, and the public.

Other duties assigned.