Maintenance Worker I (Organic Refuse Collection)

Performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled work in various divisions throughout the City.

• Performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled maintenance tasks using appropriate hand and power tools (shovels, rakes, drills, blowers, chainsaws, pipe saws, etc.); 
• Ensures all tasks are competed in a safe and efficient manner;
• Operates small equipment (mowers, tractors, skid steer, brush chipper, stump grinder, trencher, infield machine, asphalt rollers, concrete saws, pipe cleaning equipment, etc.);
• Performs minor maintenance/repairs to equipment and vehicles used;
• Maintains facilities (including playgrounds, fountains, walkways, sports fields, aquatic facilities, skate parks, open green spaces, utility plants, pump stations, underground utility infrastructure, storage facilities, transit facilities, etc.); 
• Performs appropriate inspections and keeps equipment and vehicles clean and in safe working condition;
• Keeps appropriate records of the tasks performed;
• Performs other duties as assigned.         

• Ability to work independently:
• Knowledge of the appropriate skilled trades associated with assigned department; 
• Knowledge in using hand and power tools in construction and maintenance work; 
• Knowledge of methods and practices used in performing skilled building maintenance; 
• Knowledge of the operation, maintenance, and repair of relevant equipment; 
• Knowledge of the elements of construction technology as they relate to the assigned construction, maintenance, and repair activities; 
• Skill in performing manual work requiring periods of extensive physical exertion and potential exposure to adverse weather conditions; 
• Skill in reading schematics and follow written instructions; 
• Skill in communicating effectively orally and in writing including tactful and courteous communications with the public; 
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers, other city personnel and the public.

• No education required;
• Experience working in a team environment;  
• Valid TN or VA driver’s license.

Depending upon assigned area, one or more of the following will be required to obtain within the first year of employment, and maintained throughout employment:

• Valid State of Tennessee or Virginia Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) at a level appropriate to the area assigned;
• Valid and appropriate Commercial Pesticide Application Certification; and/or,
• Certified Pool Operator.

Salary : $32,053 - $34,195