Maintenance Worker 2

CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

JOB POSTING

TITLE:Maintenance Worker-2

DEPARTMENT/DIVISION: DPW/ Parks

NUMBER OF VACANCIES: One (1) Permanent

PAY RANGE:Grade 9 $16.9446 - $23-3772 per hour

(With longevity increments when applicable)

ELIGIBILITY: All permanent City hourly employees. Preference will be given to employees in the Department of Parks & Public Works Street Cleaning.

NOTE: This position may require shift work including afternoons and weekends and overtime as needed.

**Must be a resident of Niagara Falls, NY within 6 months of appointment**

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: : This is manual work performed in the various City departments as assigned requiring certain abilities and skills in the use of tools and equipment including driving automotive vehicles. General instructions and supervision are received from the Foreman, Assistant Foreman, Crew Leader, Maintenance Worker-3 or other assigned supervisor, and the work is constantly checked. However, the incumbent is responsible for the accuracy of the work. The incumbent may lead and work along with seasonal or work force program workers. The Maintenance Worker-2 performs related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

:

Cuts grass and weeds with tractor mowers; Cultivates ground with disc harrow, drag roller; Paints football, soccer and baseball fields; Cleans and maintains swimming pools; Moves furniture and other equipment such as voting machines, etc.; Erects and paints fences and athletic equipment; Assist in the erection of bleachers and bandstands; Maintains small parks; Assist Tree Climbers; Drives motor equipment to deliver tools and supplies; Drives both Bobcat

Toolcat and Case Skid Steer in the operation of the following attachments: snow blower, bucket, forklift, plow, drill bit, brooms, and any other attachment as assigned; Drives snow removal equipment; Maintains flower beds; Sprays trees and shrubs; Uses pesticide control on Golf Courses; Works on special events such as Lights in the Park, concerts, etc.; Provides cleaning, maintenance and security at ramps/lots; Responsible for mail pick-up and delivery; Performs inside and outside building maintenance;

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Good knowledge of basic tools related to construction, repair and maintenance work; ability to follow oral directions; ability and willingness to work under all weather conditions; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EITHER

(A) Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and two (2) years’ experience in the similar type of work to which the employee is to be assigned;

OR

(B) Any combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Candidates must possess a New York State driver’s license at the time of appointment, and maintain for the duration of employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.94 - $23.38 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evenings as needed
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $23