Public Works III - Maintenance

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Public Works III (PW III) - Public Works Maintenance

Department : Public Works - Roads Crews

Reports To : Assigned Crew Leader or Job Foreman

Supervisory Responsibilities : N / A

Safety Sensitive : Yes

Classification : Fulltime; Non-Exempt

Job Level : 3

Driving Status : Yes

Work Environment : Varied. Work is frequently performed around hazardous machinery and can involve some threat to personal safety if safety standards are not observed. Work frequently is performed in inclement weather. Work involves responding to emergencies.

Summary :

Operate light, medium or skilled equipment and heavy trucks with little or no supervision, perform maintenance and repair projects, routine preventive maintenance tasks on Township vehicles, equipment, and facilities, and related functions.

Essential Functions :

• Operate light, medium or skilled equipment with little or no supervision that may include heavy trucks for hauling, plowing, snow blowers, and salt spreading; and / or commercial mowers and related landscape equipment for mowing operations, ball field maintenance, playground maintenance, swimming pool maintenance, pavilion maintenance, landscape maintenance, hauling and spreading of materials, and trailering equipment.
• Perform a variety of maintenance and repair projects on streets, parks, swimming pools, and other public areas in accordance with demands, weather emergencies and department priorities. Maintain conditions of streets, parks, facilities and other public areas, including patching roadways, repairing storm sewer inlets and pipes, inspecting and repairing playgrounds, repairing pavilions, tree and landscape maintenance, and athletic field and court repairs.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance tasks on township vehicles, equipment and facilities that might include tasks such as check oil levels, check tire chains, wash vehicle windows, check condition of lights, check plow bolts, check air pressure in tires; wash, wax and grease equipment; clean vehicle interior and report problems requiring attention.
• Identify and report problems of maintenance for streets, parks, equipment and other public areas. Diagnose nature of problems and take action or recommend course of action to the Crew Leader or Foreman.
• Respond to emergencies to perform assigned maintenance tasks.
• Perform snow removal duties during winter season by shoveling, snow blowing, plowing, and spreading materials on roads and sidewalks. On-call 24-hours per day, seven days per week during winter plowing season (December 1 through March 31).
• Demonstrate polite and courteous manner toward fellow employees and Township customers.

Physical Requirements :

Required Education and Experience :

Preferred Education and Experience :

Successful completion of background clearances, physical and drug testing is required for this position.