Maintenance Worker I - REGION 2

Montgomery County, PA; Green Lane (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery County, PA is seeking a Maintenance Worker I for various maintenance activities including landscaping, light construction, and facility repairs. This position involves ensuring parks and historic sites are maintained for public use, operating and maintaining equipment, and supervising part-time staff when needed. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, strong communication skills, and a valid driver's license, with willingness to work outdoors in varying conditions.

Qualifications

• Experience in building, construction, or grounds maintenance.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance of parks, historic sites, and trails.
• Operates equipment like tractors and mowers.
• Performs minor plumbing and carpentry tasks.

Skills

Effective Communication

Safety Awareness

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The Maintenance Worker I daily tasks include work to complete maintenance activities, landscaping, light construction, natural resource restoration and facility repairs on a region basis, as assigned. Perform routine maintenance of parks, historic sites and trails to ensure that all facilities are clean, safe and maintained at an acceptable level.

• Operates equipment, i.e., tractors, mowers, chainsaws, string trimmers and other power equipment as needed and assist in the preventive maintenance of such equipment.
• Assists in all aspects of landscape maintenance including: mowing, trimming, planting, pruning, mulching, hazard tree removal and trash pick-up and disposal.
• Performs necessary work related to set up and take down for special events and programs.
• Performs routine inspections of all facilities noting needed repairs; ensuring sites are safe for public use;
• Must follow all directed County safety procedures.
• Assists with natural resource management projects.
• Supervises part-time maintenance workers as needed.
• Performs minor plumbing and carpentry tasks.
• Routinely drives County vehicles and assists in the preventative and routine maintenance of such vehicles.
• Coordinates and monitors volunteers and community service personnel involved in maintenance projects.
• Notifies Region Foreman on status of supplies required for daily operations and projects.
• Performs snow removal duties.
• Assists in all light construction activities.
• Assists in all aspects of building maintenance including cleaning restrooms, offices and rental facilities.
• Required to take training as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

• Experience in building, construction or grounds/landscape maintenance and associated equipment.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED.
• Ability to fill out daily work forms.
• Must have ability to work in public areas in a safe manner.
• Must project a pleasant and professional presence when interacting with the public.
• Ability to read/write/speak English;
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License, a satisfactory driving record and the ability to maintain one throughout employment.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands or arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and depth perception.

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be worn when applicable;
• Have the ability to climb, stoop, bend, reach, walk, sit or stand for long periods of time;
• Must be able to lift and use various pieces of hand held equipment, up to twenty (20) pounds, for prolonged periods of time;
• Must be able to at least lift up to fifty (50) pounds (repeatedly).

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

This position will be in the field. The Maintenance Worker I may experience the following:

• Occasional exposure to chemicals, hazardous vegetation (poison ivy, etc.) and other hazards (animals, bees, etc.) when performing their responsibilities.
• Exposure to inclement weather, extreme heat, cold, snow, ice and rain.
• Will work at various sites as assigned.
• Required to work weekends, evenings and holidays as needed.
• Be available for emergencies outside of normal working hours.
• Appropriate dress and protective footwear required.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.