MAINTENANCE WORKER- Operations

Wheelingwv; Wheeling (WV); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Wheelingwv is seeking a Maintenance Worker-Operations in Wheeling, WV. Under supervision, the role performs entry-level, semi-skilled labor across city streets, facilities, grounds, and centers to maintain appearance and safety.

Responsibilities include patching streets, removing snow, mowing grass, trimming trees, cleaning storm drains, and assisting in minor repairs. A valid driver’s license is required and prior experience is not mandatory.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required or preferred.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• No specific prior experience is required, manual labor preferred.

Responsibilities

• Patches holes in streets with blacktop, tar or slag.
• Rakes and rolls blacktop.
• Cuts weeds.
• Removes snow from steps and bridges.
• Cleans and helps repair storm drains.
• Mows grass.
• Shovels snow.
• Trims trees.
• Removes debris and litter from park and park facilities.
• Performs minor repairs and maintenance of outbuildings.
• Performs general laborer duties to maintain appearance of City streets, property, and grounds.

Skills

Heavy manual labor

On-the-job training

Cooperative relationships

Safety awareness

Equipment usage

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

General construction tools

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: City of Wheeling - WHEELING, WV 26003

MAINTENANCE WORKER-Operations

Definition: Under supervision of a lead worker or Division Supervisor, performs entry level, semi-skilled labor in area of assignment.

Essential Functions

(Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.)

Tasks

General: Maintains and repairs City streets, facilities, grounds, and centers in relation to area of assignment. Performs all types of general laborer duties including but not limited to shoveling, lifting, painting, groundskeeping, etc. to maintain the cleanliness, appearance, and reputation of the City. Learns more skilled tasks through on-the-job training. Performs other duties as assigned.

Duties specific to Operations

• Patches holes in streets with blacktop, tar or slag.
• Rakes and rolls blacktop.
• Cuts weeds.
• Removes snow from steps and bridges.
• Cleans and helps repair storm drains.
• Mows grass.
• Shovels snow.
• Trims trees.
• Removes debris and litter from park and park facilities.
• Performs minor repairs and maintenance of outbuildings.
• Performs general laborer duties to maintain the appearance of City streets, property, and grounds.
• May operate a standard shift vehicle and/or small equipment.

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of policies and procedures specific to the work and department to which assigned.
• Knowledge of the uses and purposes of general construction tools and equipment.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor.
• Ability to learn work specific tasks through on-the-job training.
• Skills in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Skill in following simple oral and/or written instructions.
• Skill in using proper safety precautions related to all work performed.
• Skill in identifying the equipment needs for each assigned project.

Materials and Equipment

• Truck
• Assigned Hand and Power Tools
• Equipment for Area of Assignment

Mental and Physical Abilities

Mental work efforts involve routine application of oral and written instructions requiring basic decisions and assuming responsibility for the safe operation of vehicles and hand tools which may impact the ability of the work unit to complete its assigned tasks. Physical requirements include the ability to lift moderate (0-25 lbs.) materials frequently, ability to lift heavy (over 100 lbs.) materials on occasion, ability to climb, bend, stoop, twist and perform manual laborer duties throughout the shift.

Working Conditions

Work involves outdoor activities in adverse weather in and around construction sites.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED. No specific, previous experience is required, however, previous manual laborer work experience in the area of assignment is preferred. A valid driver’s license is required.

FLSA Status

Non-exempt

Starting Hourly Rate

$17.39