What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Assistant position at City of Audubon?
Maintenance Assistant: City of Audubon
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
General Statement of Duties: This person is responsible for assisting the maintenance supervisor with care and maintenance of all City owned buildings, grounds, and parks; snow plowing and removal; general street maintenance; maintenance of City equipment; operation, maintenance and repair of municipal water and wastewater systems.
Supervision Received: Under direct supervision and direction of the maintenance supervisor.
Supervision Exercised: None
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES
Ø Perform general street, alley, sidewalk, and parking lot maintenance:
- Plow & remove snow, sand, traffic paint, seal coat, crack fill, hot patch, concrete repair, lay gravel, and grade.
Ø Maintain and operate all City equipment, including lawn mowers, front-end loader, dump truck (with or without snowplow), motor vehicles, and various smaller equipment.
Ø Perform operation, monitoring, and maintenance of municipal water system:
- Operate within state and federal guidelines.
- Help maintenance supervisor and/or Worker take water samples, prepare required reports and submit to appropriate agencies; maintain water system maps, records, and maintenance logs.
- Help maintenance supervisor operate water treatment facilities including chlorination and fluoridation.
- Read and maintain water meters.
- Help maintenance supervisor maintain and repair water tower, wells, pumps, water treatment plant, hydrants, curb stops, mains, gate valves, and other facilities.
Ø Perform operation, monitoring, and maintenance of municipal sanitary sewer system:
- Operate within state and federal guidelines.
- Help maintenance supervisor take samples, prepare required reports and submit to appropriate agencies; maintain sewer system maps, records, and maintenance logs.
- Maintain and repair lift stations, mains, wastewater treatment plant, and other facilities.
Ø Help maintenance supervisor in care and maintenance of all municipal buildings and grounds.
Ø Parks and Other City Property performs the following tasks:
- Mowing, tree trimming, removal, and planting, fertilizing, spraying and weeding.
- Removal of refuse and debris; general clean-up and upkeep.
- Help maintain ball fields and compost areas.
- Other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Comprehensive knowledge of the materials, practices, methods, techniques, tools and equipment used in street, sewer, automotive repair, and related operations.
- Comprehension of state and federal workplace safety requirements and procedures.
- Knowledge of municipal water and wastewater operations including state and federal guidelines and requirements.
- Knowledge and understanding of City ordinances and policies as they pertain to the department.
- Ability to communicate tactfully and effectively with the general public, regulatory agencies, contractors, elected officials, and staff.
- Ability to lift, carry, and move heavy objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to work in adverse conditions.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- High school diploma or equivalent, with some post high school education or training in water, wastewater, or related field.
- Must be willing to comply with safe operating procedures.
- Valid Minnesota Class B Driver’s License.
- Must be willing to submit to drug and alcohol testing.
- Must have a flexible schedule, be able to respond to calls, and be willing to work some evenings and weekends.
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If you are a motivated individual with a passion for maintaining facilities and equipment, we encourage you to apply for the position of Maintenance Assistant. Join our team and contribute to the smooth operation of our city.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $23.01 - $29.14 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $23 - $29
