Maintenance Worker

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
 

• When assigned to public works, assists in the repair and maintenance of streets, roadways, concrete, curbing, sidewalks, barricades, medians and right of ways; learns to repair or replace asphalt, potholes, and surfaces using a variety of tools, equipment, and machinery.
• When assigned to parks, duties may include, but are not limited to mowing, landscaping, and assisting in the maintenance of irrigation systems, athletic fields, aquatics facilities, trails, playground equipment; installs and maintains turf, trees, shrubs and other landscaping materials.
• When assigned to sanitation, participates in the collection of waste from containers on assigned routes; collects and loads containers, bulk items, and heavy waste materials; cleans and replaces refuse containers; assists customers with questions.
• When assigned to facilities, assists in the maintenance and repair of electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, and HVAC systems; installs or replaces wiring, lamps, light receptacles; performs minor repairs to toilets, sinks, drains, drinking fountains; assists in the completion work orders.
• Performs skilled and semiskilled construction, maintenance and manual labor work.
• Performs routine building and roadway maintenance and custodial duties; picks up debris, paints facilities, structures and equipment, and makes minor maintenance repairs.  
• Operates power tools, maintenance equipment, and various other tools.
• Learns to operate a computer or other device as necessary to perform job duties.
• Responds to emergency situations if required including motor vehicle accidents, spills, debris.
• Inspects, cleans and performs routine maintenance work on trucks and equipment; identifies and reports mechanical problems requiring additional repair.
• Completes required daily logs and reports.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required. 

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None.High School diploma or GED equivalent, and one (1) year related work experience.Necessary Knowledge and Skills:
 

• Knowledge of City policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of safety standards and practices. 
• Knowledge of equipment maintenance and equipment repair methods and materials.
• Skill in safe operation of equipment according to standard safety procedures.
• Skill in following and effectively communicating verbal and written instructions.
• Skill in communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

 
Special Requirements:  Possession of a valid Arizona Commercial Driver’s License may be required for certain positions.  Possession of pesticide/herbicide applicators license may also be required for certain positions.
 
Physical Demands / Work Environment: Work is performed outdoors and in Parks, Public Works, and City facilities including in roadways and areas of high motor vehicle traffic. 
 
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as needed.

Salary : $43,014 - $59,342