Seasonal Maintenance Worker II - Public Works

Charlottesville City; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The Charlottesville City Public Works - Public Service Division seeks a Seasonal Maintenance Worker II responsible for street and sidewalk infrastructure maintenance. This position involves semi-skilled labor, operates equipment, and assists with various public works tasks, requiring a high school diploma or equivalent.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required, or 2 years work experience.
• General knowledge of maintenance, repair, and construction.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair city infrastructure like streets and sidewalks.
• Assist with construction and maintenance projects.
• Operate equipment and perform manual labor tasks.

Skills

Maintenance knowledge

Repair skills

Manual labor

Equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power equipment

Job description

ThePublic Works - Public Service Division is responsible for City street and sidewalk infrastructure and public right-of-way maintenance functions (i.e. concrete, asphalt, marking), responding to and investigating hazards, complaints, and other issues associated with streets and sidewalks. The Maintenance Workers are part of a crew responsible for flagging, digging, work marking, concrete/asphalt repair, and other street and sidewalk installation and maintenance assignments. Responsibilities may also include manual labor and equipment operation related to seasonal programs such as leaf collection, trash pick-up/disposal, and emergency snow removal.

The Seasonal Maintenance Worker II performs routine semi-skilled work in a variety of construction, repair and maintenance assignments involving the use of common tools and operates equipment in connection with the semi-skilled tasks to which assigned; does related work as required. Primarily and most frequently the work done here is under general supervision, with related functional areas and more advanced applications.

The hiring amount for this position is between $15.00 to $18.38 an hour. This is a non-exempt, seasonal (variable/limited-hour) position, and is not eligible for city benefits.

Note:This job opportunity is advertised with a closing date of Continuous. If interested in being considered, an application should be submitted as soon as possible. Applications may no longer be considered once a reasonable number of applications has been received or once a candidate to fill the position is identified. Applications may be evaluated on a continuous basis and interviews may be conducted as soon as possible during the recruitment. This job announcement may close at any time after 7 calendar days.

• Responsible for facilities, grounds and/or City infrastructure maintenance functions;
• Assists with construction and maintenance projects;
• Performs simple repair and completes maintenance assignments;
• May be exposed to or required to use chemicals in general maintenance responsibilities;
• Assists senior workers in semiskilled work and the use of hand tools and maintenance equipment;
• Operates hand tools and power equipment associated with custodial, construction and maintenance operations;
• May operate vehicles as required;
• Must have the willingness and flexibility to work as a member of one or several teams;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to high school or vocational school diploma or GED. (If no diploma or GED is obtained, must have a minimum of 2 years of direct work experience in the field.)
• General knowledge of maintenance, repair and/or construction activities.
• General knowledge of mechanical and automotive equipment.
• Must be at least 18 years of age by start date.
• May require a valid VA driver's license by employment start date. (To view our driving eligibility requirements, visit https://www.charlottesville.gov/faq.aspx?qid=166 )
• May require the ability to obtain a CDL within 6 months of hire.

Skills:Some knowledge of the maintenance, repair and manual tasks of the area to which assigned; some knowledge of the safe use and operation and preventive maintenance of the common hand and power tools required in the work; some knowledge of the safe use, operation and preventive maintenance of the equipment to which assigned; skill in the use of the equipment to which assigned; ability to perform manual labor for extended periods, often under unfavorable weather conditions.

Position may require employees to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends. Requires the ability to perform strenuous manual labor, often under unfavorable conditions, including considerable walking, lifting, stooping and carrying.