Maintenance Worker - Parks

City of Umatilla (OR); Oregon; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Umatilla is seeking a Maintenance Worker to perform skilled tasks in the construction, maintenance and repair of water distribution, sewer systems, streets, parks and city facilities.

Responsibilities include operating a range of equipment, installing meters and hydrants, and repairing systems. Candidates should have at least 2 years of general maintenance experience, a valid license, and be able to pass a background check.

Qualifications

• 2+ years general maintenance experience; 1 year public works preferred
• Ability to operate water distribution, sewer, or wastewater facilities
• Must pass background check
• Valid driver's license; CDL preferred
• OSSB Flagger card ability desirable

Responsibilities

• Receives written and oral work orders and performs tasks; obtains supplies and equipment as required
• Operates a wide variety of vehicles, light and heavy equipment as needed
• Repairs and maintains water distribution, sewer collection, street systems, parks, and city facilities
• Installs, inspects, maintains and replaces water meters, valves, hydrants, service lines and appurtenances
• Inspects, maintains and repairs sanitary sewer lines, manholes and storm drain components
• Maintains vegetation in rights of way and parks; performs general landscaping
• Maintains irrigation systems, park amenities and facilities; keeps inventory of parts

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety compliance

Vehicle operation

Lifting 50 lbs

Education

High School diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

As the Maintenance Worker, performs a variety of skilled tasks in the construction, maintenance and repair of water distribution system, sewer collection system, waste water treatment plant, city streets, alleys, right of way, city parks, and city facilities and does related work as required.

• Receives written and oral work orders and performs job tasks, obtains necessary supplies, tools and equipment, as required for the department or task assigned.
• Operates in a competent, safe manner a wide variety of vehicles, light and heavy equipment as required to perform duties.
• Repairs and maintains the water distribution system, waste water collection system, street system, park grounds and City owned buildings and facilities as required or assigned.
• Installs, inspects, maintains and replaces water meters, valves, fire hydrants, service lines and other appurtenances.
• Inspects, maintains and repairs sanitary sewer lines, manholes and other components associated with the waste water collection system.
• Maintains and repairs storm drain systems and catch basins.
• Maintains vegetation control in street right of ways and parks grounds.
• Performs general landscaping duties.
• Maintains and repairs irrigation systems, park amenities and facilities.
• Maintains inventory of parts and supplies.
• Reports any problems or unusual conditions that exist in the water distributions system, waste water collection system, waste water treatment plant, street department, parks department or at any of the City’s facilities.

ABILITY TO:

• Operate and maintain water distribution system and facilities; waste water collection system; waste water treatment plant facilities.
• Operate light and heavy equipment to maintain the City’s street system.
• Operate light equipment and power tools to maintain the City’s parks and related facilities
• Maintain and repair the City’s various buildings and facilities.
• Lift and carry fifty (50) pounds.
• Follow safety rules and regulations.
• Work in confined spaces.
• Minimum of 2 years work experience in general maintenance; 1 year experience public works preferred, including: the operation of water distribution, treatment and storage facilities, street maintenance, parks and grounds maintenance, facilities maintenance and wastewater collection systems.
• High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license; commercial driver’s license preferred.
• Must pass background check.
• Ability to obtain an Oregon State Flagger card.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Continuous repetitive motions of arms, hands and wrists; Frequent standing, walking, sitting, talking, hearing, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of up to 50 pounds.

Occasional feeling, stooping, crawling, kneeling, climbing, handling, bending, and repetitive motions of feet.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed primarily outdoors with moderate-to-excessive noise levels and occasionally in an office environment with moderate-to-low noise levels. Position involves travel to a variety of locations to perform site visit work and/or attend meetings. Employee must be able to occasionally work irregular hours, for evening meetings and during emergency situations. Hazards Working on or around heavy equipment, traffic, ladders, open trenches, scaffolding and heights; exposure to various dust, chemicals, fumes, odors and gases; tripping hazards from construction site debris and unstable walking surfaces; unrestrained animals; contact with dissatisfied or abusive individuals, and inclement weather conditions.