Maintenance Worker

New Albany, Ohio; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

City of New Albany seeks a Maintenance Worker to perform semi-skilled labor in construction and maintenance across parks, utilities, streets, and facilities. The role includes operating equipment and assisting various Public Service crews on special projects.

Requires a high school diploma or GED, the ability to obtain Ohio CDL Class A with Air Brake and Tanker endorsements within 12 months, and passing a background check and drug screen. Flexibility for evenings/weekends is required.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or GED.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Ohio CDL Class A with Air Brake and Tanker endorsements within 12 months.
• Pass a background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Assist in pavement repairs and maintenance work; operate a variety of equipment.
• Perform right-of-way maintenance and street/signage tasks; assist in snow removal.
• Complete daily activity reports and support multiple Public Service crews as needed.

Skills

Equipment operation

Construction & maintenance

Safety procedures

Blueprints & plans

CDL readiness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CDL Class A with Air Brake and Tanker endorsements

Job description

Description

This position involves semi-skilled manual labor in a variety of construction and maintenance activities including the operation of equipment. Maintenance workers are cross-trained on the various crews within the Public Service department including parks & open spaces, utilities, streets, right-of-way, traffic signals & streetlights, facilities and will assist in special projects requiring Public Service resources.

This position involves semi-skilled manual labor in a variety of construction and maintenance activities including the operation of equipment. Maintenance workers are cross-trained on the various crews within the Public Service department including parks & open spaces, utilities, streets, right-of-way, traffic signals & streetlights, facilities and will assist in special projects requiring Public Service resources.

Examples of Duties

• Assists in pavement repair work by patching cracks and potholes with cold or hot patch asphalt; uses brick and mortar to patch catch basins; lays gravel, concrete, topsoil, mulch or other construction materials; makes repairs to sewer pipes and manholes; shovels snow and applies salt to sidewalks; maintains infrastructure by painting signs, streetlights, traffic poles and lights, fire hydrants, etc.; mows grass and maintains landscaping at city parks, cemeteries, and building grounds; performs a wide variety of similar tasks in maintenance activities.
• Operates a variety of specialized equipment in the performance of street maintenance activities; operates dump truck with snow plow and salt spreader; uses wheel loader to load trucks with salt; performs street sweeping with vacuum broom truck; uses wood chipper and chain saws for tree trimming; operates backhoe on small jobs; fills street cracks and potholes using a paving roller and plate compactor; paints traffic lines on roads with paint machine; mixes and pours concrete with mixer; cuts concrete and asphalt with saws.
• Performs a variety of right-of-way maintenance work not requiring specialized knowledge and skills; assists in clearing debris from roadway; trimming trees; cuts grass and weeds with hand tools and mowers; performs berm maintenance along roadsides; sets out traffic cones and barricades; directs work zone traffic; installs traffic and street signs.
• Performs varied manual and equipment operation duties involving water and sewer utilities; cleaning sewers lines and structures and removing blockages; making necessary repairs to pipes and structures; repairing damaged fire hydrants and performing preventive maintenance; laying new sewer and water lines for system expansion and improvement.
• Participates in alternative work schedule during snow events; engages in snow & ice removal activities (e.g., snow plowing, salting roads).
• Performs a variety of skilled and semiskilled tasks; building maintenance and repair including HVAC; performing streetlight and traffic signal maintenance; locating city underground utilities.
• Requires flexibility to support community events and programs, including occasional evenings and weekends.
• Participates in rotation for on-call/standby services for public service related emergencies.
• Completes daily reports of work activity.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Requires regular and predictable attendance.

Qualifications

The incumbent for this position must be at least 18 years of age and possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent supplemented with experience in construction and maintenance work, including the operation of motorized, mechanical, and electronic equipment, routine maintenance methods or construction and/or building trades experience, construction and/or sewer maintenance work.

The incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain an Ohio commercial driver’s license, Class A with Air Brake and Tanker endorsements within 12 months of employment. Other requirements include the ability to maintain insurability under the city’s vehicle insurance policy.

The incumbent must pass a background check and drug screen.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

The incumbent must have the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Knowledge of: the methods, materials, and equipment used in construction and maintenance work; the safe and correct use of hand and power tools and equipment common to the work; the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the work.

Ability to: establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; understand and follow oral and written instructions; climb up onto and operate equipment for extended periods of time, including overnight hours; observe and control materials being moved while operating equipment; hear and see obstacles as they encounter the equipment and redirect the equipment; use peripheral vision in avoiding hazards while operating equipment; visually detect power lines, water meters, gas meters, vehicles, and other hazards while operating the equipment; identify job hazards and take appropriate safety measures and follow safety protocol; lift heavy objects; load and unload materials; judge distance effectively in operating all equipment; stand and sit for long periods of time; operate equipment in the dark for special or emergency projects; exert physical effort in medium to heavy work involving lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling; stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl; perceive and discriminate sounds, textures, odors, and shapes; climb and balance; dig, bend, and lift for patching pavement and other repairs; add, subtract, multiply, divide, calculate decimals and percentages, and measure data; comprehend and use a variety of informational documents including reference books and manuals, requisitions, purchase orders, invoices, applications, plans, site plans, blueprints, and other reports and records; accurately record and deliver information; work under stressful conditions and to respond immediately to crisis situations; maintain personal composure and tactfully handle difficult situations and interpret questions correctly; behave in a friendly, understanding, and helpful and professional manner with the general public, coworkers, and supervisors; work effectively being exposed to weather extremes, dust, electrical current, machinery, etc.

Skill in: using a personal computer or tablet to record data or retrieve information; providing excellent customer service; communication orally or in writing to clearly convey information; following policies and procedures related to operations and safety protocol.