Maintenance Worker I

Nigel Wright Consultancy Ltd (UK); Waxahachie (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Waxahachie is seeking an entry-level Maintenance Worker to support street and right-of-way projects, using a variety of tools and light equipment. You will perform routine maintenance tasks and assist with pavement repairs under supervision.

The role requires basic English, a valid driver’s license, and a willingness to work outdoors in varying weather. Candidates should be able to lift up to 80 pounds and follow safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• One year of general maintenance experience preferred.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions.
• Ability to communicate clearly with supervisors and the public.

Responsibilities

• Participate in repairing and maintaining city right-of-way using tools and equipment.
• Assist with repairing or replacing pavement in streets, sidewalks, and rights-of-way.
• Perform mowing, pothole repair, tree maintenance, and drainage work.
• Operate light equipment (mowers, tillers, pickups, chainsaws).
• Maintain and perform minor repairs on vehicles and tools; report major repairs.
• Follow safety procedures and traffic control for work.
• Assist other departments during events.
• Provide labor for clean-up and demolition of condemned buildings.
• Follow supervisor directions on public interaction.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Heavy manual labor

Operate maintenance equipment safely

English proficiency

Follow instructions

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Mowers

Tillers

Pickup trucks

Chainsaws

Job description

DEFINITION

Under general supervision, performs various semi-skilled maintenance and unskilled labor work related to City of Waxahachie streets, right-of-way, or other related areas. Performs a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility. Performs other duties as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the entry-level position in the Maintenance Worker series. Employees within this position are distinguished from the Maintenance Worker II position by the experience and expertise of their duties. This position holds no supervisory responsibility. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction, assistance, or supervision as new or unusual situations arise. They are aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit as appropriate for an entry-level position.

The duties listed below represent the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them if the work is related or a logical assignment to this class.

• Participate in repairing and maintaining city right-of-way, including operating various tools and equipment to complete assigned tasks.
• Assist with repairing or replacing concrete or asphalt pavement in the streets, sidewalks, and other pavement within the street right-of-way.
• Perform various tasks related to the maintenance and repair of city rights-of-way, including mowing, pot-hole repair, tree maintenance, and drainage repair of pipes, ditches, and creeks;
• Operate various light equipment, including mowers, tillers, pickup trucks, chainsaws, etc.
• Maintain and make minor repairs to assigned vehicles, tools, and equipment; report significant repair needs.
• Use proper safety procedures, personal protective equipment, and appropriate traffic control for work performed.
• Assist other departments with set-up, cleaning, and traffic control during special events.
• Provide labor for clean-up and demolition of condemned buildings.
• Follow the supervisor’s direction regarding public interaction.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Knowledge of:

• Understanding of the English language, including speaking, reading, and writing.
• Operations, services, and activities of a maintenance program.
• Methods and techniques of maintenance equipment operation.
• Appropriate Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
• Basic principles and procedures of record keeping.
• Operations, services, and activities of the city.
• Operational characteristics of various maintenance equipment and tools.
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.

Ability to:

• Operate a variety of maintenance equipment safely and effectively.
• Perform heavy manual labor.
• Follow applicable Federal, State, and local policies, laws, and regulations as directed by the supervisor.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted during work.
• Follow established work schedule with punctuality.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• One year of general maintenance experience is preferred.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

• A valid State driver's license is required and must be maintained throughout employment.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

Maintain the physical capability to perform essential job tasks and responsibilities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk, and stand; talk and hear. Manual dexterity to use hands to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and perform repetitive movements of hands or wrists; and operate a motor vehicle. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 80 pounds unaided.

Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this class, an employee uses written and oral communication skills; reads and interprets data, information and documents; analyzes and solves problems; uses math and mathematical reasoning; performs highly detailed work; deals with multiple concurrent tasks; and interacts with others encountered in the course of work, including frequent contact with customers and/or the public and dissatisfied/abusive individuals.

Work Environment:

Field environment, exposure to inclement weather conditions; noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, gases; potentially hazardous equipment.