Maintenance Worker Sr., Water Distribution

City-of-Alexandria,-L; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Alexandria, LA is seeking a municipal maintenance worker to perform skilled and semi-skilled tasks across construction, maintenance, and grounds-keeping of city infrastructure and utilities. The role involves on-call duties in the Wastewater Department and coordination with multiple teams to ensure safe, efficient operation.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to obtain a Louisiana Class D license within one month.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred; two (2) years experience in construction and maintenance of public infrastructure, utilities, facilities, and property.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license. Will be required to obtain a Louisiana Class D license within one month of employment.
• May be required to obtain Flagging certification.
• Water Department prefers a valid Water Production/Treatment or Distribution Class I Certification.

Responsibilities

• Performs skilled concrete finishing for roads, drainage, and utility infrastructure; builds forms and finishes concrete.
• Maintains and repairs roads, drainage, and related infrastructure; patches potholes and repairs drags as needed.
• Works around power lines and at heights as required.
• Maintains municipal ball fields including mowing, painting lines, and field maintenance.
• Assists with electrical, HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, and other tasks not requiring a licensed technician.
• Drives and operates power equipment and hand tools used in department projects.
• Responds to emergency calls during inclement weather or other emergencies.
• Documents work orders, maintenance reports, and related records.
• Communicates with supervisor and the public to coordinate work and resolve issues.

Skills

Safety awareness

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The purpose of this classification is to perform semi-skilled to skilled work functions associated with construction, maintenance, landscaping, and grounds-keeping of city infrastructure, utilities, facilities, and property. Positions in the Wastewater Department are subject to 24-hour call.

Performs skilled concrete finishing work to construct, install, repair road, drainage, and utility infrastructure (e.g. streets, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, catch basins, grates, culverts, bulkheads, drop inlets, pipes, driveways, etc.): builds concrete forms and drainage boxes; mixes, pours, and finishes concrete; adapts different drainage and structural apparatus; cleans, maintains, and repairs drains; repairs concrete pipes; repairs, maintains, and cleans ditches; lays street bricks; and performs various related functions required to complete assigned projects.

Performs semi-skilled work related to maintenance and repair of roadways: lays, smoothes, and repairs asphalt and concrete; patches/repairs potholes and sinkholes; grades work sites; packs ground materials; installs reflective markers in streets; paints markings such as turn lanes, crosswalks, and parking spaces onto road surfaces; builds, repairs, and paints street barricades; assists with the maintenance of street signal lights; and removes debris from sites of vehicle accidents.

Tasks may require working around power lines and in high places.

Performs skilled maintenance work at municipal ball fields in mowing grass, painting field lines, aerating and watering fields as needed, and related tasks, per established standards.

Performs semi-skilled maintenance work to assist with the skilled repair of electrical, HVAC, utilities, and mechanical systems; performs painting, plumbing, carpentry, plastering, and electrical work that does not require a licensed technician; assists in the reconditioning of tools and mechanical equipment; cuts sheet metal, installs insulation, pulls, cuts and splices wires, and lubricates machinery; and performs related tasks.

Performs manual and physical work functions associated with construction, maintenance and repair of public roads and utility infrastructure, which may include repairing roads/asphalt, digging, patching holes, compacting road surfaces, maintaining drainage systems, installing/repairing pipe, constructing/repairing ditches, clearing drainage obstructions, clearing ditches/gutters, breaking up pipes and concrete, cutting pipes, installing fences, spreading asphalt/road materials, digging holes or trenches, shoveling materials, lifting/moving heavy materials, assisting electric line crews, and flagging traffic.

Transports, loads and unloads various materials and equipment used in projects; stock work trucks with needed supplies and equipment.

Prepares facilities for meetings and related functions; loads, unloads, sets up, and erects area bleachers, chairs, tables, stages, and other required equipment and fixtures; moves furniture and equipment; assists in setting up special events/activities; installs, erects, or hangs holiday decorations; assists with traffic control during event; assists with cleanup after events.

Operates a variety of power equipment, machinery and hand tools used in department projects and activities, which may include pick-up truck, trailer, mower, tiller, weed eater, edger, blower, asphalt packer, cement mixer, jack hammer, chain saw, saw, axe, shovel, rake, spraying equipment, and various tools.

Performs general maintenance tasks necessary to keep machinery, equipment and tools in operable condition, which may include inspecting equipment, checking fuel and fluid levels, replacing fluids, greasing equipment, washing/cleaning equipment, monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; reports faulty equipment.

Responds to emergency calls during inclement weather or other emergency situations.

Utilizes precautionary safety equipment and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals.

Receives, prepares or completes various forms and documentation, including work orders, time cards, maintenance reports, spray records, diagrams, maps, manuals, reference materials, and other documents; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.

Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems; communicates via telephone and/or two-way radio; provides information and assistance; takes and relays messages or directs calls to appropriate personnel; returns calls as necessary.

High school diploma or GED preferred; supplemented by two (2) years of experience in construction and maintenance of public infrastructure, utilities, facilities, and property; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess a valid driver’s license. Will be required to obtain a valid State of Louisiana Class D driver’s license within one (1) month of employment and maintain throughout employment for this classification. May be required to obtain Flagging certification.

Water Department prefers a valid Water Production/Treatment or Distribution Class I Certification.