Senior Maintenance Aide - GS - Water Crew

Concord, NH; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Concord seeks a maintenance worker for the General Services Department—Water Crew. You will perform duties across streets, water and sewer systems, cemeteries, and parks, potentially leading a crew and handling plumbing/electrical tasks as needed.

Typical shift is days, Monday through Friday, with mandatory overtime. Starting hourly wages range from $21.93 to $29.53, with healthcare benefits beginning after the start date and low deductibles.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in a semi-skilled labor or trades job.
• Valid New Hampshire Driver's License.
• May be required to possess NH Class C or B CDL with passenger vehicle or air brake endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Construct, repair, and maintain streets and utilities.
• May act as lead worker and train others.
• Assist with snow plowing and salting operations.
• Perform duties outdoors in varied weather and conditions.
• Operate and maintain common hand/power tools and equipment.

Skills

Tree removal & pruning

Power equipment operation

General construction/maintenance

Storm drainage methods

Tools

Chainsaws

Pole saws

Backhoe/Loader

Job description

Come work for the City of Concord where in addition to enhancing your technical skills in maintaining our public infrastructure and gaining leadership skills, you are giving back to the community. Medical benefits start the first of the month after starting date and deductibles are as low as $500 per person with the employee only paying 10% of the premium. Plus a very competitive total compensation package.

We are proud to be a NH Veteran-Friendly Business.

DEPARTMENT: General Services Department - Highways & Utilities Division - Water Crew

TYPICAL WORK SHIFT/SCHEDULE: Days, Monday thru Friday, Overtime is a requirement.

STARTING SALARY RANGE: $21.93 - $29.53 hourly.

JOB SUMMARY

Performs a variety of duties involving constructing, repairing, cleaning, and maintaining city streets, water and sewer systems, cemeteries, parks, and other facilities; may serve as a lead worker for a crew of maintenance aides, or perform plumbing, electrical, carpentry, welding, and other specialized work.

Examples of Duties

(All essential functions may not be performed by all incumbents.)

• Performs grounds maintenance, which includes mowing laws, raking leaves, weeding, trimming trees, and removing trash from parks.
• Performs a variety of duties involving constructing, repairing, and maintaining the water distribution system, sewer collection system, and city streets; may also perform other specialized work as assigned.
• Performs tree maintenance work, which includes pruning and cutting dead and diseased limbs and trees using aerial hoist bucket as necessary; plants trees.
• Maintains manholes and catch basins, which includes replacing brickwork, damaged covers, and grates.
• Maintains sanitary and storm sewer main lines under roadways, which includes removing obstructions and replacing damaged sections.
• Responds to requests by the public to make repairs; sets up appropriate traffic control and warning devices.
• Assists with plowing and removing snow from roadways, walkways, during winter months; applies salt and/or sand to roadways to maintain public safety; may operate backhoe or loader to fill trucks with salt and/or sand for road application.
• Picks up trash, glass, or other debris in roadways; cleans up roadkill.
• May act as lead worker in assigning and directing work, training in on-the-job skills, and providing input for performance appraisals.
• Installs new water service lines; replaces and installs hydrants; installs water mains; repairs breaks.
• Cleans and repairs valve boxes; flushes hydrants; completes flow tests; responds to customer complaints; locates buried services.
• Overtime is required of all positions within this class specification.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

Education and Experience:

One year of experience in a semi-skilled labor or trades job; or, any combination of education, training and experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid New Hampshire Driver's License.
• May be required to possess valid New Hampshire Class (C)or (B) Commercial Driver's License with passenger vehicle or air brake endorsement.
• May be required to possess other specialized licensure or certifications according to requirements of position.

Supplemental Information

MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT USED:

• Snow and Ice Removal Tools and Equipment
  • Paint Machine
• Custodial Tools and Equipment
  • Hydraulic Press
  • Plow Truck
• Hand and Shop Power Tools
  • Front End Loader
  • Air Compressor
• Chain Saw

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of:
  • Standard tools, methods, practices, and materials of one or more trades.
  • Tree removal and pruning techniques.
  • Operation of power equipment, light to medium automotive equipment, and other equipment related to assignment.
  • General construction and/or maintenance methods and practices.
  • Storm drainage methods and practices.
• Skill in:
  • Operation of required tools and equipment
  • Operation of chains saws and pole saws.
• Mental and Physical Abilities to:
  • Take and follow directions from supervisor.
  • Perform strenuous and routine work.
  • Deal courteously and diplomatically with the general public.
  • Apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions.
  • Perform duties while standing, walking, bending, crouching, or stooping.
  • Frequently lift light and heavy objects.
  • Climb ladders.
  • Use tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity.
• Working Conditions:
  • Work is performed in a very noisy place.
  • Work exposes the employee to dust, dirt, grease, and machinery with moving parts.
  • Work is performed outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather.
  • Work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, or gloves.

This class specification should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification. Any essential function or requirement of this class will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent/applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent/applicant when possible.

Our organization is committed to ensuring fair treatment, access, and opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, ability, socioeconomic status, age, religion or other social identities in accordance with state and federal law. We recognize that each individual brings a unique perspective that is informed by their life experience and identity. Our organization is committed to recruiting and retaining the best qualified individuals based on a holistic review of their knowledge, skills, experience, understanding, communication and abilities.