What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Service Worker- Bus/Shelter Cleaner position at City of Grand Forks?
Description
To assist the Public Transit department with cleaning busses, cleaning bus shelters and cleaning. Building maintenance, custodial, and grounds work; to assist Public Transit, operation and maintenance; and other routine duties as assigned.
Examples of Duties
ESSENTIAL AND MARGINAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES -Essential responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Essential Functions:
- Assist with snow removal by performing manual labor in support of snow removal operation; receive training in light snow removal equipment, assist with equipment maintenance.
- Assist mechanics with clean-up of shop, repair activities, heavy lifting, welding, bending and painting metal containers.
- Perform a variety of building maintenance and grounds work including custodial work, mowing, painting hydrants, and other general maintenance activities. .
- Assist with the cleaning and washing of buses, bus shelters, and public transit building. Assists with snow removal and lawn mowing.
Marginal Functions:
1. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
Typical Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)
Knowledge: Occupational hazards and standard safety practices related to the operation of a wide variety of light to medium equipment. Techniques and methods of equipment maintenance and minor repair.
Abilities: Learn to operate a variety of light to heavy equipment in a safe and effective manner. Learn to perform container maintenance and repair. Learn department policies and procedures. Perform arduous tasks for extended periods of time in all types of weather. Perform preventative maintenance and minor repair of a wide variety of light to heavy equipment. Understand and follow oral and written instructions. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities. Maintain mental capacity which allows for effective interaction and communication with others. Maintain effective audio/visual discrimination and perception to the degree necessary for the successful performance of assigned duties.
Experience and Training Guidelines
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience:
One year of equipment operation and maintenance experience is desirable.
Education or Training:
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
License or Certificate:
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver's license.
Supplemental Information
WORKING CONDITIONS
Field/shop and/or landfill environment; travel from site to site; work around heavy equipment; exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, gases, potentially hazardous chemicals, waste, and infectious materials; inclement weather conditions. Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for moderate lifting; walking, standing and sitting for prolonged periods of time; operating motorized equipment and vehicles; general manual dexterity.
