Maintenance Worker - Water

City of Frisco; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Frisco is seeking a Maintenance Worker to perform broad maintenance and repair tasks for public works infrastructure. You will work on streets, water, sewer, meters, stormwater, and related systems, operating a range of tools and equipment, and ensuring safe, compliant work practices.

You will inspect equipment, assist in emergency responses, and provide customer service to residents while following City policies. Regular attendance and flexibility for on-call support may be required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of general maintenance and repair techniques for common tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of operation and maintenance of light equipment, power and hand tools.
• Safe handling techniques for hazardous chemicals and materials.

Responsibilities

• Performs a wide variety of repair and maintenance for the City’s public works infrastructure.
• Directs traffic, places barricades, signage and cones as directed for safety.
• Provides customer service to residents for infrastructure inquiries and concerns.
• Inspects and maintains equipment and tools in safe order.
• Completes reports on daily work assignments and activities.

Skills

Maintenance skills

Tool operation

Safety procedures

Customer service

Communication

Tools

Dump truck operation

Job description

The intent of this position description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) in this position. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties in this description and incumbent(s) may be required to perform position-related tasks other than those specifically listed in this description.

Essential Job Functions

• Performs a wide variety of repair and maintenance for the City’s public works infrastructure based on assigned division:
• Streets – concrete and asphalt street surfaces, sidewalks, curbs, and alleys
• Water – water system main lines, pipes, pumps, valves, and fire hydrants
• Sewer – sewer lines, manholes, lift stations connected to the wastewater collection system
• Meters – residential and commercial meter installations, and water leak investigations and repairs
• Stormwater – creeks, stormwater inlets, drainage flumes, drainage ditches and bridge culverts
• Operations – water pumps, sewer pumps, reuse pumps, transfer valves, and elevated storage towers
• Water Resources – residential and commercial irrigation monitoring
• Operates and uses a variety of specialized hand and power tools and equipment required to perform maintenance and repairs
• Inspects, cleans, and maintains equipment and tools in safe operating order.
• Provides customer service to the City of Frisco residents for all infrastructure maintenance inquiries and concerns.
• Directs traffic, places traffic barricades, signage and cones as directed to keep the public safe.
• Performs routine inspections of assigned areas to identify potential safety hazards.
• Inspects completed work for compliance with all regulations and City policies and procedures, plans, specifications, and standards of quality and safety.
• Completes reports on daily work assignments and activities as required.
• Maintains safety regulations including wearing appropriate clothing and required personal protective equipment (PPE) and using proper equipment and tools.
• May be required to remove debris, fallen trees and limbs; replace streets signs during or after hazardous weather or other emergencies.
• Drives dump truck for assignments as required by supervisor.

Other Important Duties

• Provides backup assistance, on-call coverage and support to other City departments as assigned.
• May be required to assists in the setup, teardown, and cleanup for special events and meetings.
• May occasionally be required to work on-call, evenings, or weekends.
• Travels to attend meetings and training.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work hours is essential.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of general maintenance and repair techniques for common tools and equipment used in general construction and maintenance work and their basic safety precautions and procedures.
• Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of assigned light equipment, power, and hand tools.
• Knowledge of safe handling techniques of hazardous chemicals and materials.
• Knowledge of City policies and procedures.
• Skill in following oral and written communications and directions.
• Skill in planning and organizing materials and supplies necessary to complete work orders or daily assignments.
• Skill in operating assigned equipment, tools, and vehicles.Skill in resolving customer complaints and concerns.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to follow City policies and procedures.