What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Worker I position at The Town of Elkton?
MAINTENANCE WORKER I
Department: Public Works
Classification: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Hourly Rate: Grade 2
JOB SUMMARY
This is an entry level, unskilled or semi-skilled position with Department of Public Works. The incumbent performs work in a variety of labor intensive tasks for infrastructure and related public property maintenance and repair.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Classification: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Hourly Rate: Grade 2
JOB SUMMARY
This is an entry level, unskilled or semi-skilled position with Department of Public Works. The incumbent performs work in a variety of labor intensive tasks for infrastructure and related public property maintenance and repair.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Manually handles a variety of construction materials and uses hand tools, for example, but not limited to, shovel, pick, hammer, drill, jack hammer, broom, screw driver, pliers, wheel barrow, hand truck and others;
- Manually loads and manipulates raw materials, for example, but not limited to, loading and manipulating crusher run, gravel, rip-rap, soil, sand, concrete, lumber and other materials.
- Physically involved in excavation, sweeping, digging, spreading, raking, cutting, lifting, pushing, pulling, cleaning, painting and moving activities associated with the maintenance, repair and construction of infrastructure, public property, and related tasks;
- Operates public vehicles, mechanical and powered equipment, such as trucks, front end loader, mowers, weed trimmers, skill saws, and other equipment.
- Collects trash, debris, and waste materials for disposal;
- Performs maintenance to public property, for example, but not limited to, vehicles, equipment, buildings, bridges, roads, sidewalks, curbs and gutters, manholes, storm drains, catch basins and other property;
- Trims trees, bushes, grass, and other landscaping duties assigned;
- May work in confined spaces (with use of safety equipment);
- Work daily business hours in accordance with work schedule, including overtime.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
- Answers telephone, record and relay messages; operate radio communications;
- Prepares written work reports, time sheets, and other manual communications;
- Supports and demonstrates effort in meeting employer goals for good customer relations.
- Practices all safety precautions as instructed, including the use of safety equipment, and follow all safety procedures, both for personal safety and for the safety of other employees and the public;
- Operates public vehicles to variety geographical locations to pick up parts, materials, make deliveries and perform vehicle related functions and activities as trained
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Ability to lift up to (50) pounds vertically for at least 36 inches;
- Ability to use all required tools and equipment to meet task goals;
- Ability to follow instructions and perform assignments effectively and efficiently under limited supervision;
- Must be able to understand verbal and written instructions;
- Must be able to work in a wide range of environmental and physical conditions;
- Must possess and maintain valid driver’s license for class vehicle subject to operation. Must upgrade driver’s license within first six (6) months to CDL and continue to upgrade license as required by the Director.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- High school diploma or G.E.D.
- Entry level experience in maintenance of infrastructure, construction, and/or other labor intensive work.
- Training in vocational disciplines relating to construction and maintenance.
Excellent benefits package available for full time employees:
- Health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, EAP & Supplemental Plans)
- Employer covered LTD, Life Insurance & AD&D
- Accrued vacation & sick hours, 3 personal days, and 12 paid holidays.
- 401(a) plan (Employer Contribution)
- 457 & Roth 457 (Employee contribution)
Compensation Range Depending on Experience:
$16.08/hour to $21.71/hour
$16.08/hour to $21.71/hour
Salary : $16 - $22