Public Works Maintainer

Purpose of the Position

The Public Works Maintainer performs a variety of semi-skilled to skilled tasks utilizing hand tools and operates a wide variety of small equipment for the construction and maintenance of Village property and infrastructure including parks, right-of-ways, Aquatic Center, buildings, equipment and other village property.

Work is discussed daily with the Director of Parks/Public Works or Designee. Employees are expected to perform routine tasks with minor supervision. The Director of Parks/Public Works or Designee provide direction and oversight on special projects and work assignments. There is frequent interaction with the general public and other Village departments. The Director of Parks/Public Works, or designee, reviews and evaluates job performance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The general duties and responsibilities of the position are to perform routine daily operation and maintenance activities for the village’s streets, parks and drainage infrastructure and to respond to emergency needs as required. The following is a description of some of the specific duties and responsibilities for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive as other duties may be required and assigned:

Parks

1. Perform routine daily operation and maintenance activities for the village’s parks, landscaping and respond to emergency needs as required.

2. Perform maintenance duties such as electrical, plumbing, masonry and carpentry work

3. Perform custodial work including cleaning shelters, restrooms, collecting and disposing of refuse, shoveling snow and similar tasks.

4. Maintain grass areas in all parks, right-of-ways, and other public places, including mowing, trimming, fertilizing, watering and weed control, utilizing all types of mowing and trimming equipment.

5. Understand the basics of traffic control requirements.

6. Maintain ball fields and other outdoor play areas.

7. Able to work independently on routine tasks.

8. Flood, spray, plow and sweep ice rinks.

9. Conduct maintenance of park shelter buildings, refuse containers, picnic tables, benches, play equipment, fencing and parking areas.

10. Brushing, trimming, planting and care of trees and shrubs.

11. Performs all duties in conformance with Village policies as described in the employee handbook and adherence to state and federal safety policies and standards.

12. Required to work weekend or evening hours if directed.

13. Foster a productive and collaborative work environment by coordinating work efforts with other Village departments and employees.

Streets and Drainage

1. Performs manual labor i.e. hand shoveling of snow, sand, asphalt, granite and other materials on an occasional basis as well as raking and sweeping.

2. Learn and become proficient in Village procedures for all types of work performed (e.g. asphalt patching and paving, concrete pavement and curb and gutter repairs, snow plowing and removal, yard waste handling, shouldering, ditching, storm sewer maintenance and repairs, etc.).

3. Routine servicing and light maintenance of equipment.

4. Frequently subject to work outside of a normal work hour/week schedule as weather or circumstances dictate, e.g. snow storms, rain/wind storms, tornados, fires, accidents, broken water mains, sewer failures, or other events requiring response to protect the public as a result of natural or man-made circumstances. Typically these events occur on an un-scheduled basis.

5. Gain an understanding of setup and use of a level and transit for setting grades. Employees shall learn to be able to determine and set grades.

6. Operation of the following equipment at a minimum: Lawn Mowers (deck and flail); Tractor with mower/broom attachments; brush cutter; chain saw; plate and jumping jack compactors; brush chipper; cut-off saw; water pumps; 1 ton pickup truck with a plow; skid steer; trackless tractor with various attachments; small steel compactor; rubber tire roller; shoulder machine; tar kettle; crack router; asphalt patcher.

7. Be able to use a front end loader to properly load a dump truck

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

· Assist with snow removal on sidewalks.

• Assist with polling station set up and breakdown during election.
• Assist with administrative duties that may include answering phones, drafting letters/documents and various other office work.

Due to the Village’s focus on cross training and utilizing employees across traditional department lines, Public Works Maintainers will occasionally, or seasonally be responsible to work in other operational areas. Examples of tasks which could be assigned include:

· Sewer and Water Utility:

o hydrant flushing,

o valve exercising,

o valve box/curb box repairs and/or adjustments,

o sewer jetting,

o manhole adjustments,

o manhole repairs,

o emergency repairs (i.e. main breaks),

o meter change outs

o thawing service lines

· Perform related work as required or assigned by the management staff.

· Perform any other task which the employee is asked to perform.

Education and Experience

· High school diploma or equivalent with one to three years of experience in construction, operation, and maintenance of aquatic facilities, parks, streets, buildings and grounds, or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job.

· Possession of a valid Wisconsin Driver’s License with a good driving record

· Must be able to pass physical evaluation, pre-employment screening and drug test.

· Candidate must be a team player and able to undertake assigned tasks in a respectful, safe, efficient manner.

Technical Skills

· Ability to operate all types of tools used in the trimming, pruning and cutting of trees.

· Ability to operate all types of tools utilized in the construction/repair of buildings, facilities, maintenance of machinery and the maintenance of public works infrastructure.

· Ability to operate equipment used in the maintenance of turf.

· Ability to operate heavy equipment used in snow removal, hauling of brush/grass and other materials used in the construction and maintenance of village road and facilities.

· Ability to operate equipment used in the maintenance and construction of baseball diamonds and other sports related fields.

· Ability to utilize a computer.

Performance Specifications

· Complete necessary requirements to retain Aquatic Facility Operators or Certified Pool Operators Certification.

· Complete necessary requirements to retain forklift certification

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

· Knowledge of safe and efficient operation of conventional and specialized large and small vehicles and construction equipment typically used in a municipal parks department.

· Ability to perform physical labor.

· Knowledge of the proper methods, tools, materials and equipment used for the repair and maintenance of park equipment, street pavements and sewer/structures.

· Availability to be on 24 hour call to respond to emergencies. Must be able to report to job within a reasonable time in such instances.

· Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

· Ability to cooperate and communicate with other members of the staff, supervisor, and public.

· Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.

· Ability to follow directions and complete work and establish priorities.

· Ability to evaluate situations and determine how to approach and undertake assigned tasks in a safe and efficient manner.

· Ability to interact with the public in a polite and respectful manner.

· Ability to use computer software such as Word and Excel.

· Knowledge of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and ability to design, set up, and maintain traffic control for maintenance, construction, and emergency repair projects.

Work Environment

Employee performs standard activities requiring physical effort. The duties of the job include physical activities such as stooping, kneeling, standing, walking, lifting (lift and carry objects weighing 60 pounds or less, and push or pull objects weighing up to 100 pounds), fingering, grasping, talking, hearing/listening (perceiving sounds in order to understand signals such as spoken directions, warning alarms, or requests for information), seeing/observing, bending/twisting (of the neck, back, or torso in order to reach, lift, tend machines, move materials, etc.), reaching (extending the hands or arms in any direction in order to push, pull, or grasp an object or control), feeling (using the sense of touch in fingers, hands, or other body parts to sense the position or quality of objects) and climbing (ascending or descending steps, stairs, ladders, scaffolding, or machines). Specific vision abilities required include close, distance, and peripheral vision; depth perception; the ability to adjust focus; and distinguish objects clearly at 20 inches or less with glasses, if needed.

The employee may be exposed to disagreeable elements of high and low outdoor temperatures. The employee may be exposed to repetitive activities; intense or continuous noise; dirty environment; improper illumination; chemical hazards, and air contamination. The use of personal protection equipment (PPE) may be required, as there is significant exposure to hazards and conditions where there is a possible danger to life, health, or bodily injury, which may include mechanical, electrical, air contaminations, and heights. May be required to work in a physically confined worksite with cramped, small or restricted workplace making it difficult to stand, sit, or walk.

Acknowledgement

All requirements of the described position are subject to change over time. The employee may be required to perform other duties as requested by the Village.

Signature of Department Director: ____________________________ Date: __________

I acknowledge that this job description is neither an employment contract nor a legal document. I have received, read, and understand the expectations for the successful performance of this job.

Printed Name: ________________________ Signature: ____________________________ Date: __________

The Village of Weston is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, the Village will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

This position description has been prepared to assist in defining job responsibilities, physical demands, working conditions and skills needed. It is not intended as a complete list of jobs, duties, responsibilities, and/or essential functions. This description is not intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The Village retains and reserves any and all rights to change, modify, amend, add or delete, from any section of this document as it deems, in its judgment to be proper.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.05 - $24.06 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Weston, WI 54476: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21 - $24