ThispositionperformstechnicaldutiesinthemaintenanceofCitystreets .
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Builds, maintains, and repairs City cart pathsand/or streets.
- Aids in masonry work, such as buildingheadwalls, retaining walls, and catch basins. Grades; prepares forms, pours,and finishes concrete in the installation of curb/gutter, sidewalks andhandicap access ramps.
- Flags for traffic as needed.
- Assists in installing and repairing drainagepipes; repairs potholes, trenches, and curbs; digs trenches for theinstallation of pipes; cleans debris and trash out of storm sewers, catchbasins, and drains.
- Loads and unloads materials, supplies,equipment, trash, and other debris.
- Performs both vehicle and equipment safetyinspections; ensures equipment and vehicle maintenance and cleaning; reportsmechanical or other defects to Crew Leader or Supervisor.
- Operates a variety of vehicles and equipment.
- Operates a chainsaw to trim or remove trees;trims shrubbery; removes brush; and sweeps streets.
- Assists with special City events (i.e. Fourth ofJuly parade/fireworks, Shakerag Arts and Crafts Festival, etc.) and specialprojects.
- Work weekends and holidays as required.
- Responds to after-hours and weather-relatedemergencies.
- Must attend specialized training, includingsafety training, as required by management.
- Responds in a courteous, timely, and effectivemanner to the expressed needs, concerns, and expectations of the City'sresidents and other customers, both internal and external to the City.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGEREQUIREDBYTHE POSITION
- Knowledge of cart path and/or street maintenanceprinciples depending on assigned department.
- Knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, electrical,sheetrock repairs, and general building maintenance when assigned to buildingmaintenance.
- Knowledge of department and City policies andprocedures.
- Knowledge of equipment operation and maintenanceprinciples.
- Knowledge of safe work policies and procedures.
- Skill in the use of hand and power tools.
- Skill in the use of operating vehicles andrelated light and medium equipment.
- Skill in problem solving.
- Skill in interpersonal relations.
- Skill in oral communication.
- Ability to work cooperatively andcollaboratively in a workplace of dignity and respect.
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS
The supervisor assigns work interms of general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work forcompliance with instructions and established procedures, accuracy, and thenature andpropriety of the finalresults.
GUIDELINES
Guidelinesinclude Cityanddepartmentpoliciesandprocedures.These guidelinesare generallyclearand specific but may require some interpretation in application.
COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK
- The work consists of related technicalmaintenance duties. Heavy traffic and inclement weather contribute to thecomplexity of the work.
- The purpose of this position is to participatein the maintenance of City cart paths, City streets, or Citybuildings/facilities depending on the assigned department. Successfulperformance contributes
- to safe, attractive, and well-maintained paths,streets, or City buildings/facilities.
CONTACTS
- Contacts are typically with co-workers, otherCity personnel, vendors, and the public.
- Contacts are typically to exchange information,resolve problems, and provide services.
PHYSICALDEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work is typically performed whileintermittently sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching, or stooping. Theemployee frequently lifts light and heavy objects. The employee climbs ladders,uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, distinguishesbetween shades of color, and utilizes the sense of smell.
While working on cart paths or streets, the workis typically performed outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather.While working on buildings maintenance, the work may be performed indoors oroutdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather. The employee may beexposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, orirritating chemicals. Work requires the use of protective devices such asmasks, goggles, gloves, etc.
SUPERVISORYANDMANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY
None.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- High school Diploma or equivalent.
- 1-2 years of sufficient experience to understandthe basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usuallyassociated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had asimilar position.
- Possession of or ability to readily obtain avalid driver's license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicleor equipment operated.
- Possession of or ability to readily obtain aGeorgia Department of Transportation Flagging Certificate if working on cartpaths or streets.
- CertainRequirementsmustbemetforprogressiontoMaintenanceTechnicianIIthruMaintenance Technician III as defined bythe Public Works Division.