Maintenance Worker

Maintenance Worker

Public Works/Parks and Recreation/Public Facilities

SUMMARY: This is a maintenance position which assists in all aspects of maintenance and repair of the Townships infrastructure including: roads, streets, parks and recreational facilities, buildings and equipment. Duties include but are not limited to: road and street repair, leaf collection, snow plowing, general grounds and facility maintenance and repair, snow and ice removal from Township owned property, grass mowing, trimming, painting and general repairs to Township buildings. This position may also be assigned to assist in other areas of Parks/Recreation and Public Works (Wastewater Treatment Plant.).

LEVEL OF SUPERVISION/SUPERVISORY RESPONSBILITIES:

Work is performed under the specific guidance of the Foreman/Assistant Public Works and/or his/her designee.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (includes but is not limited to the following):

• Patching of roads including but not limited to: excavation, grading, compaction, and replacement of material.
• Application of salt, cinders or anti-skid liquid de-icers and/or removal of snow/ice from roads using plow trucks, backhoes, loaders or graders.
• Removal or installation of storm sewers including excavation, compaction, and backfilling of materials.
• Installation of traffic signs, construction signing, and paint markings.
• Maintenance of all equipment including oil changes and other routine periodic maintenance.
• Analysis of equipment problems to identify malfunctioning parts.
• Trimming and/or removal of tree limbs and/or fallen trees on Township property and roadways.
• Maintenance of parks and recreational facilities including, but not limited to: mowing, weeding, trimming and mulching, raking of leaves, maintenance of ball fields, maintenance and installation of playground equipment and playground safety surface material, removal of debris/trash, cleaning of pavilions and general repairs.
• Maintenance of Township buildings including minor repairs of all types, moving of equipment and furnishings when needed, etc.
• Wash and clean Township vehicles, equipment and garage/locker room facilities as needed.
• Perform all other related duties as may be assigned/required related to Parks, Recreation, Public Works and all Township owned facilities, buildings and infrastructure.
• Must be willing to respond on a 24/7 basis for emergency situations that may arise at any time of the day or week and have the ability and willingness to work in excess of 8 hours per day when necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each of the essential duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or physical or other abilities required.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma or GED and minimum of age 18 with a minimum of 3 years of relevant maintenance/Public Works related experience performing a variety of maintenance tasks relevant to the requirements of this job description. Candidates with prior experience in Public Works/Parks and Recreation Maintenance are preferred. Requires general understanding and knowledge of the operation and maintenance of cars, pick-up trucks, dump trucks, sweepers, graders, rollers, backhoes and loaders. Prior experience operating heavy equipment is preferred and immediate ability to operate pick-up trucks and dump trucks (of a size not requiring a CDL) is required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Must be able to read, write and understand English at a level sufficient to carry out required duties. Must be able to follow moderately complex directions given both orally and in written form including the ability to read prints, schematics and diagrams.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as addition, division, multiplication, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to understand, remember, and carry out oral and written directions. Ability to plan a sequence of operations and to think and reason logically and analytically when making decisions.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES/REGISTRATIONS:

Valid PA driver’s license with clean driving record is required. CDL-B with air brake and tanker endorsement is preferred; however, candidates without CDL-B may be hired with the requirement that they obtain the required CDL with endorsements within six (6) months of employment.

COMPUTER OPERATIONS:

Basic personal computer and the ability to effectively learn all other department related software as may be required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear and smell. The employee frequently or constantly is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds frequently without assistance and up to 100 lbs. occasionally with assistance. Must be able to climb ladders and maintain balance while walking on uneven surfaces and work in confined spaces when necessary. Other physical demands include: manual digging with a shovel or spade for extended period, manual removal of snow and ice, using equipment that vibrates such as jack hammers reaching over, under, and around equipment and obstacles. Specific vision abilities required of this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and peripheral vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to extremes of outside weather conditions including excessive heat, humidity, rain, snow, ice, cold, wind, etc. along with exposure to vibration, noise, fumes, odors, dusts, and gases. May require the use of a respirator or other breathing apparatus. The noise level is moderate but can be frequently loud.

OTHER:

Requires current Criminal Background, Child Abuse, and FBI fingerprint clearances along with post offer pre-employment physical and drug screen.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Overtime

Work Location: Multiple locations