Note: Statements included in this description are intended to reflect in general the duties and responsibilities of this job and are not to be interpreted as being all-inclusive. The employee may be assigned other duties that are not specifically included.
SUMMARY OF JOB PURPOSE:
This is an unskilled position that involves operating equipment, landscaping, tree care and general upkeep of and maintenance of the city grounds, community centers, right-of-way's, and other areas.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Performs a variety of grounds maintenance work such as cultivating, pruning, spraying and trimming; cuts grass and weeds with hand tools and power mowers.
- Performs routine maintenance work such as filling equipment with gas, checking oil, sharpening mower blades and other related work.
- Assists in the maintenance and repair of building and equipment: inspects equipment for safety and makes repairs as needed.
- Operates hand striping machine to install crosswalks and parking stall lines: uses hand paint guns to paint curbs and lines: sets cones on ground to protect work areas; installs plastic pavement markers.
- Performs routine maintenance on new and existing traffic control devices such as installing, repairing and replacing traffic signs and sign posts.
- Pressure washes City facilities and sidewalks as directed.
- Mows City right-of-way's during the summer months.
- Fill potholes and resurface roads
- Haul and spread rock for road resurfacing
- Remove dirt, grass, leaves and trash from catch basins and ditches
- Check to ensure traffic signs are in place and in good condition; repair or replace street signs, stop signs and other traffic signs as needed
- Clear streets of limbs, brush and other debris after storms
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
- Some knowledge of power and hand tools used in work.
- Ability to perform heavy manual work for extended periods of time in all types of weather.
- Ability to understand and carry out simple oral instructions.
- Ability to operate light equipment and vehicles in a safe and efficient manner.
WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Position is 100% field time. Lifting demands could be 50 pounds +/- for a short duration. Walking, jumping and balance are required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma or GED
- If 21 years of age or older, applicant must obtain a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within 2 years after the date of hiring. If less than 21 years of age, applicant must have a valid driver's license and, within 2 years after becoming 21 years of age, applicant must obtain a valid CDL.