What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Worker I position at Desert Recreation District?
DEFINITION: Under immediate supervision, maintains and repairs District buildings, facilities, grounds, structures, assets, and equipment; performs unskilled and semi-skilled maintenance work involving painting, pluming, carpentry, and minor electrical; operates and maintains a variety of hand and power tools; and performs related work as required.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED: Receives immediate supervision from the Public Works Maintenance Supervisor. Exercises no direct supervision over staff.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS:
This is the entry-level classification in the Maintenance Worker series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents learn and perform routine maintenance duties on the District’s buildings, facilities, grounds, structures, assets, and equipment. As experience is gained, assignments become more varied, complex, and difficult; close supervision and frequent review of work lessen as an incumbent demonstrates skill to perform the work independently. Positions at this level usually perform most of the duties required of the positions at the Maintenance Worker II level, but are not expected to function at the same skill level and usually exercise less independent discretion and judgment in matters related to work procedures and methods. Work is usually supervised while in progress and fits an established structure or pattern. Exceptions or changes in procedures are explained in detail as they arise.
EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS (ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY)
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
Maintains and repairs District buildings, facilities, grounds/landscaped areas, structures, assets, and equipment by performing a wide variety of unskilled and semi-skilled maintenance work involving painting, pluming, carpentry, minor electrical, and pouring and finishing concrete; performs a variety of gardening and turf maintenance duties involved in the development, maintenance, and repair of landscaped areas, parks, playgrounds, sports fields, and public facilities; participates in the beautification of parks and public facilities.
Operates tools, equipment, and vehicles including power and riding mowers, water trucks, edgers, sprayers, and other equipment; may operate heavy equipment including skip loaders and tractors in a training capacity.
Installs, maintains, and repairs indoor plumbing systems and a variety of plumbing fixtures such as faucets, sinks, toilets, drinking fountains, and water heaters; clears obstructions from drains and toilets.
Waters, weeds, trims, renovates, prunes, and fertilizes lawns, shrubs, trees, and flower beds; controls weeds.
Drags and waters athletic fields; clears dirt areas and weeds; ensures proper field dimensions and layout.
Mows, edges, fertilizes, renovates, and irrigates turf areas; installs, troubleshoots, and repairs sprinkler systems.
Performs minor electrical repairs; installs or repairs light fixtures, ballasts, switches, and outlets.
Makes repairs on doors, windows, floors, lockers, gates, roofs, and ceilings; diagnoses and repairs water intrusions including roof leaks, siding leaks, and window leaks.
Prepares surfaces for painting, staining, or re-texturing; matches paint colors; applies paint to building interiors, fixtures, equipment, and exteriors; strips and paints or stains cabinets, doors, and woodwork.
Builds new walls; repairs, replaces, tapes, and textures drywall; installs tile, flooring, and carpet.
Receives work orders; prepares, maintains, and inputs detailed logs, records, and reports of maintenance and repair activities via mobile and stationary digital devices into automated software systems.
Responds to telephone, e-mail, and in-person requests from District employees regarding their facilities maintenance needs.
Performs preventative maintenance procedures and minor maintenance and adjustments on equipment utilized within the department.
Inspects assigned District infrastructure for safety issues, structural integrity, and possible future work projects and programs, and appropriately marks areas that need to be repaired.
Inspects District premises for graffiti vandalism, uses appropriate chemicals and high-pressure equipment to remove graffiti.
Drives vehicles to transport material, tools, and equipment; assists in moving and installing equipment and supplies.
Assists with set-up and tear down of equipment for District special events, programs and activities.
Observes and complies with District and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
Responds to inquiries from the general public.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Desert Recreation District Perks at Work:
- Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and AD&D (Accidental Death Dismemberment) Insurances
- PTO: Vacation, Sick, Management Leave and Holiday Pay
- Retirement Plans: 457(b) and 401(a)
- Optional Supplemental Benefits (Including Accident Insurance, Term Life, Cancer Insurance and more)
- Optional Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Optional Dependent Care Account
- Discounted Desert Recreation District Gym Membership ($1 for year)
- Discounted DRD Programs/Facility Rentals (Up to 75% off)
- TicketsatWork (Discounts to theme parks, movies, concerts, sporting events, hotels, etc.
- Candidate Referral Program
- Financial Fit (FinFit) Educational Resources
