What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician — Downtown Services position at City of Raleigh?
Job Description
If you…
Would rather work outside in Downtown Raleigh than be stuck in an office somewhere… Are independent but yet thrive in a close-knit team environment… Are mechanically inclined and notice the small details… Then please apply for the newest opening on?the Transportation Downtown Services dedicated Maintenance team! We are searching for a responsible Maintenance Technician who takes pride in getting the job done right. You’ll be individually responsible for sidewalk and public space cleanliness and safety, enhancing Downtown Raleigh’s amenities and quality of life..
About You:
You must take pride in your work, functioning at a high level of independence, to create a quality environment for all who experience Downtown Raleigh. To best support our efforts, you should be a team player and effective communicator; organized, with excellent attention to detail; and continually thinking forward to meet the next challenge in an efficient, customer-focused way. You’re a positive leader who will foster a harmonious teamwork culture and collaborate successfully with all internal and external partners. You enjoy hands on physical labor and yet are just as comfortable creating an online work order. You are skilled with all types of equipment and hand tools, with experience managing competing priorities and the flexibility to take on whatever the day brings.
About Us:
Transportation Downtown Services’ core mission is to ensure Downtown Raleigh’s public spaces and right of way are clean, safe and aesthetically pleasing, providing a high level of customer service 7 days a week. As essential employees, extended hours and days are required during holidays, special events, seasonal maintenance responsibilities and weather-related or emergency responses.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Daily sidewalk coverage to collect litter, stickers and small graffiti
- Power washing
- Year-round leaf collection
- Removal of debris, sidewalk vegetation and sediment
- Snow/ice removal during weather events
- Paver repairs
- Installation and maintenance of all Downtown Raleigh assets, including public space trash/recycling and cigarette receptacles, benches, bike racks, tables, chairs and umbrellas
- Special Events barrier placement and prep/coverage/cleanup
- Data collection and Cityworks reporting, tracking time, labor and materials
- Report safety issues to supervisor
- This position will be required to operate large equipment during snow and ice, emergency response, leaf collection, etc.
Typical Qualifications
Education and Experience:
High School Diploma or GED and two years of maintenance experience related to assignment
OR
An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation.
Licensing and Certifications:
- Valid North Carolina Class C Driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record, or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire
- Valid North Carolina Class B Driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record, or the ability to obtain within 90 days of hire
- Valid North Carolina Class A Driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record, or the ability to obtain within 90 days of hire
Additional Information
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Experience operating heavy equipment
- Knowledge of Cityworks
- Ability to walk up to ~10 miles daily, performing heavy manual labor in all types of weather
- Familiarity with mobile devices and basic office software programs
- Ability to read maps and organize information spatially
- Uses and properties of landscaping and maintenance equipment
- Occupational hazards and applicable safety principles and practices
- Commitment to Maintenance Team assigned schedule of Sunday–Thursday
Positions in this class typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
Heavy Work:
Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Working Conditions:
Work is performed in both the field and in an indoor office environment with moderate exposure to atmospheric conditions (such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, etc.); moderate exposure to environmental conditions (such as disruptive people, imminent danger, or a threatening environment); and frequent exposure to intense noise.
Note:
This job classification description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) designation may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.
222 W. Hargett St.
Raleigh, North Carolina, 27601
Salary : $41,939 - $61,232
