Maintenance Worker - Provisional

City of Richmond; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Richmond Department of Public Works seeks candidates for multiple provisional (temporary) Maintenance Worker positions. Successful applicants will work Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m.

to 3:30 p.m., performing routine grounds and maintenance tasks and assisting skilled trades staff as needed. Incumbents serve as Essential employees and may be required to work during emergencies or hazardous conditions.

Qualifications

• Education sufficient for satisfactory job performance.
• No prior work experience.
• Equivalent combination of training and experience may apply.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine grounds and maintenance tasks in designated areas.
• Lift, push, pull, and move bulky items as required.
• Operate light machines and equipment safely.
• Assist with snow removal and traffic control as needed.
• Follow safety policies and document work as required.

Skills

Equipment operation

Cleaning materials

Communication

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Dump truck

Cleaning equipment

Traffic control tools

Job description

The maximum hiring compensation for this position is not to exceed an hourly rate of $25.00.

The City of Richmond Department of Public Works is seeking highly qualified candidates to fill multiple provisional (temporary) Maintenance Worker positions. Selected candidates will be expected to work a scheduled shift of Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

The incumbent is responsible for performing basic maintenance and cleaning, serve as trainees, or provide assistance to those performing more complex tasks. As assigned, work may include: routine and heavy cleaning; setting up for special events/projects; performing minor repairs for an assigned area of responsibility; assisting skilled trades staff; operating a variety of tools and light equipment; maintaining cleanliness of work area, tools, and equipment; and following safety policies and procedures. The incumbent may also assist with snow and ice removal; handling traffic control; removing trash from public right of way; and maintaining grounds by cutting grass, trimming shrubbery and trees, raking leaves, shoveling snow, and removing debris.

Incumbents serve as an Essential employee, which means that the incumbent is required to work when the City is closed due to public emergencies, critical or hazardous conditions, or inclement weather.

This is a temporary position and the selected candidate will not be eligible for full City benefits. Please review the City of Richmond's HR page for a full list of available benefits.

• Performing routine grounds and maintenance tasks of designated areas of responsibility
• Completing tasks that require walking, lifting, pulling and pushing various items to include bulk and brush
• Assisting other personnel in performing various tasks and special projects as required
• Operating a variety of light machines and equipment
• Safely and efficiently controlling traffic in work zones
• Assisting with snow removal as needed
• Performing other related duties as assigned

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• Education sufficient for satisfactory job performance
• No prior work experience
• An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification

PREFERRED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• One (1) year of work experience preferred

LICENSING, CERTIFICATIONS, and OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires a valid driver's License with a satisfactory driving record and a valid Commonwealth of Virginia driver's license within 30 days of hire

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

TYPICAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: These are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.

Knowledge (some combination of the following):

• Equipment and tools in area of focus
• Working knowledge of cleaning materials and equipment
• Chemicals needed for proper floor maintenance
• Instructions for safety and accident prevention
• Minor first aid
• Operating instructions for cleaning equipment and materials
• OSHA standards; safety and accident prevention
• Proper time to change and clean equipment

Skills (some combination of the following):

• Assisting skilled trades by providing support services
• Communicating
• Interacting positively
• Learning and practicing acceptable methods
• Listening and following directions
• Maintaining the cleanliness of assigned facilities and grounds
• Picking up and carrying heavy objects
• Reading and documenting work via daily logs
• Stripping floors
• Using equipment properly
• Operating and driving a dump truck if area of focus
• Working outdoors in adverse weather conditions
• Oral and written communication
• Customer service

Abilities (some combination of the following):

• Pay attention to detail
• Make decisionsSelf-start

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS:

Working conditions may include exposure to travel to other locations within the City of Richmond as well as outside of the City of Richmond; exposure to hazardous physical conditions such as mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, etc.; atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, and poor ventilation; inadequate lighting; intense noise; and environmental hazards such as disruptive people, imminent danger, and a threatening environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Due to the nature of work assignments, incumbents must be able to perform detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks, with frequent interruptions and under time constraint. The essential duties of this classification may require the ability to regularly stand, walk, push, lift, grasp, hear, see, and perform repetitive motions; frequently balance, stoop, crouch, reach, pull, finger, feel, and talk; and occasionally climb, kneel, and crawl. The working conditions may include environmental hazards. In terms of the physical strength to perform the essential duties, this classification is considered to be medium work, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.