MAINTAINER

Location: City of Ithaca, NY
Department: Department of Public Works – Streets and Facilities Division
Classification: Non-Competitive
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: DPW
Salary: $23.99/hour - $28.79/hour (2024 rate)
$24.71/hour - $29.65/hour (2025 rate)

The City of Ithaca, a top Finger Lakes Area employer, is seeking qualified applicants for the
position of Maintainer. This position serves the Department of Public Works – Streets and

Facilities Division and reports directly to the Assistant Superintendent of Public Works – Streets
and Facilities.

Position Description: The work involves responsibility for performing skilled and semi-skilled
work on public works projects including the construction, maintenance and/or repair of municipal
streets, bridges, parks and grounds, water distribution systems, wastewater collection systems,
and street signage and markings. Incumbents are responsible for the professional, safe and
efficient performance of a variety of building, installing, maintenance and repair tasks that require
a good knowledge of one or more of the construction or mechanical trades. The incumbent may
also operate equipment and perform manual labor related to the project to which assigned. The
incumbent may oversee the work of a public works crew. This position differs from that of a
Maintenance Worker in that a Maintainer performs work requiring a higher skill level. The position
differs from a Working Supervisor in that oversight of a work crew is not a year-round assignment.
The work is performed under the general supervision of a higher-level public works employee with
leeway allowed for the exercise of independent judgment in carrying out the details of the work.
Maintainers often work independently on special assignments with minimal help. Does related
work as required.

To view the complete job description, visit: Maintainer job description.

Minimum Qualifications: Two (2) years of full-time paid experience, or its part-time paid
equivalent, in public works activities such as highway construction or maintenance, parks and
forestry maintenance, water or sewer main construction or maintenance, etc. Such experience
must have been at or higher than the level of semi-skilled labor.

Special Requirements: Candidates must possess a valid New York State Class D driver license
or a valid driver license equivalent to a New York State Class D driver license at the time of
appointment and must obtain a New York State Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL) or a
valid Commercial Driver License equivalent to a New York State Class B Commercial Driver
License within twelve (12) months of appointment. Said licenses must be maintained for the
duration of employment.

Residency Requirements: There are no residency requirements for this position.

Benefits: Refer to the Fringe Benefits webpage and DPW Unit collective bargaining unit.

Supplemental Information:

• Computers are available for use by appointment. To schedule an appointment, contact

• The City of Ithaca values diverse perspectives and life experiences. We encourage people

• The City of Ithaca is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. Consistent

Application Materials Required:
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City of Ithaca application 
Copy of driver license

Submit required application materials by December 11, 2024 to:

Attn: City of Ithaca
Human Resources Department

All applications must be submitted electronically through our online application program. We do
not accept paper applications, faxed applications, e-mailed applications or photocopies of
applications.

Ithaca is Gorges! We would love to have you on our team!

Issued: November 21, 2024