Public Works Maintenance Tech - Streets & Water Systems

City of Lancaster; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical: Health coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Pension plans

Sick, vacation and personal leave

13 paid holidays

Job summary

The City of Lancaster is seeking a maintenance worker to perform semi-skilled labor across streets, water, and wastewater operations. The role requires standing outdoors, heavy lifting, and the ability to work after hours during emergencies.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and at least two years in similar maintenance work, with a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license. On-site work is required in Lancaster, PA.

Qualifications

• Graduation from High School or completion of a GED is required.
• At least two (2) years experience in similar maintenance work is required.
• Experience in use and maintenance of standard tools used in construction and maintenance of public works facilities is required.

Responsibilities

• Follows safe practices in the performance of duties.
• Operates compressors, jackhammers, cement mixers and other equipment for repairing streets and other public works projects.
• Operates a front-end loader to clean out sludge in drying beds and the grit chamber pit.
• Cleans and paints walls, ceilings, floors, windows and machinery and pipes.
• Provide assistance to journey persons.
• Responds to emergency situations for maintenance work as required.
• Performs water system flushing on the night shift.
• Participates in semi-skilled and other manual operations.

Skills

Safety practices

Vehicle operation

Teamwork

Emergency response

English literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Standard construction tools

Job description

The City of Lancaster is seeking a maintenance worker to perform semi-skilled labor across streets, water, and wastewater operations. The role requires standing outdoors, heavy lifting, and the ability to work after hours during emergencies.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and at least two years in similar maintenance work, with a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license. On-site work is required in Lancaster, PA.