GENERAL MAINTENANCE WORKER/ERT

This is an entry level position to keep Clovis environmentally clean by means of mowing, weed cutting, spraying, sand blasting and blown-trash collection within the city limit.  

This position has been classified as a safety sensitive position and is subject to our drug testing policy to include pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion and post-accident for the following prohibited substances: marijuana, amphetamines, opioids, phencyclidine (PCP), and cocaine, as well as any drug not approved for medical use by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration or the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. 

• Takes assignments from the Team Leader and prepares appropriate equipment for the task.
• Operates light equipment such as riding mower, push mower, weed eater, sand blaster, pressure washer, as well as some hand tools such as shovels, pitchforks, rakes, etc. to clean up the environmental trouble spots.
• Prior to applying the light equipment, the area that the equipment will be applied to must be screened for large rocks and blown trash to prevent the equipment from been damaged.
• Keeps the hand tools and equipment in good working condition and performs routine and simple maintenance. Assists in minor repairs of these tools and equipment.
• When troubleshooting tasks are completed, help the alley cleaning crew to finish their tasks. When alley cleaning tasks are completed, help clean the blown trash outside the landfill in the down wind area.
• Under supervision, operates tractors, forklift, loaders or trucks with attachments such as shredders, chippers.
• Will clean and do the routine inspection and maintenance (such as oil change, etc.) of the vehicle and/or equipment assigned to.
• Provides both written and verbal reports on property damage and accidents to the Team Leader immediately upon occurrence.
• Must use City provided safety wears in accordance with the City of Clovis Safety Manual.
• Will be required to do other duties as assigned by the Team Leader and or his superiors.

Minimum Qualifications:

Licenses and Certificates:

• Must poses a valid driver license equivalent to a New Mexico Class D, and have a good driving record. 
• High School diploma or GED.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of: 

• Basic lawn maintenance, hand and power tools.

Skill in: 

• Use of  mowers, weed eaters and lawn equipment 

Ability to: 

• Work well with Citizens and co-workers

Physical Requirements

Moderately heavy work involving frequent standing, walking, balancing, bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling and squatting; pushing, pulling and lifting items weighing up to 100 pounds. 

 Working Conditions 

Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity of services.  Position is subject to drug testing in accordance with applicable State and Federal regulations and City of Clovis policies.  Essential duties are predominantly performed outdoors with exposure to all types of weather conditions.  Employee is exposed to airborne particles, potentially toxic and/or caustic chemicals, and extreme temperatures, travel from site to site, work around traffic and heavy construction equipment.  Use of safety shoes, glasses and other equipment is required

Salary : $13 - $19