MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT (LANDSCAPING)

City of Columbia; Columbia (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Columbia, SC, is seeking a Maintenance Assistant (Forestry & Beautification) within Public Works Administration. The role performs semi-skilled and unskilled maintenance tasks to support the division, under close supervision, with emphasis on safety and quality.

The job requires lifting up to 75 pounds regularly and more than 100 pounds frequently, plus stamina for various physical activities and exposure to heat, dust, noise, and hazardous conditions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• No prior experience.
• Valid South Carolina Class “D” Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Performs semi-skilled and unskilled maintenance work to support the operations of the assigned division or department.
• Drives and operates trucks and other vehicles; operates various hand and power tools as necessary to accomplish tasks.
• Installs, tests and repairs service lines.
• Attends training, meetings, etc., as necessary to enhance job knowledge and skills; and
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Posting number: 202500245

Department: PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATION

Division: FORESTRY & BEAUTIFICATION

Job classification: MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT (FORESTRY & BEAUTIFICATION)

Posting type: Open

Categories: Public Works, Urban Forestry, Maintenance, Grounds & Landscaping, Building & Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance

Summary

COLA_Department_Logos_RGB_FC_Forestry_and_Beautification.jpgThis position performs semi-skilled and unskilled maintenance work to support the operations of assigned division or department; and performs other technical work as required. The incumbent works according to set procedures under close supervision.
The work is considered heavy in nature and involves constantly lifting, pushing or raising objects, exerting between 50 and 75 pounds of force on a recurring basis and over 100 pounds of force on a frequent basis. The work requires the following physical abilities to perform the essential job functions: balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, fingering, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity, and walking.
Work environment may involve exposure to bright/dim light, dusts and pollen, extreme heat and/or cold, wet or humid conditions, extreme noise levels, vibration, fumes and/or noxious odors, traffic, moving machinery, toxic/caustic chemicals, disease / pathogens; and is dynamic that requires sensitivity to change and responsiveness to changing goals, priorities, and needs.

Examples of duties

• Performs semi-skilled and unskilled maintenance work to support the operations of assigned division or department;
• Performs general manual labor tasks as required;
• Assists in maintaining assigned trucks and equipment; performs cleaning, preventive maintenance and simple repair work as required;
• Drives and operates trucks and other vehicles; operates various hand and power tools as necessary to accomplish tasks;
• Installs, tests and repairs service lines;
• Performs duties in accordance with all department policies, procedures, and standards of quality and safety;
• Assists co-workers with various duties as required;
• Attends training, meetings, etc., as necessary to enhance job knowledge and skills; and
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements to Perform Work:

• High school diploma or GED;
• No prior experience;
• Valid South Carolina Class “D” Driver’s License.

Supplemental information

• Knowledge of basic addition and subtraction, such as making change or measuring;
• Ability to compare or inspect items against a standard;
• Ability to follow instructions and orders of supervisor;
• Ability to handle or use machines, tools or equipment requiring little or no prior experience, such as hand tools;
• Ability to perform routine work using common sense;

• Ability to read simple sentences, instructions or work orders; writing simple sentences and completing simple job forms; speaking simple sentences using basic grammar;
• Ability to perform simple, repetitive manual, clerical or operating tasks following a few definite procedures; requires minor short-term planning; requires little attention for accurate results; and
• Ability to guide others, requiring a few decisions affecting a few co-workers; works in a stable environment with clear and uncomplicated written/oral instructions but with some variations from the routine.