Facilities Maintenance Worker II; Maintenance Worker II

Overview

This is manual labor in the performance of unskilled and limited semi-skilled tasks of a physically demanding nature.

Work involves performance of manual tasks of more than ordinary difficulty requiring some skills or special knowledge acquired through on-the-job training or experience. Work may also include serving as lead worker for a small number of workers of a lower or equal grade and supervisory responsibilities in the absence of the foreman. Work is performed with some independence under the supervision of a superior who assigns work and makes frequent inspections to ensure proper performance of work.

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Note:

The duties and responsibilities enumerated in this class specification are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications and salary level for all positions in this class. They are not intended to include all of the essential functions of all positions in the class.)

Operates various types of equipment and performs manual labor in the maintenance, repair, and minor construction of roads, pavements, storm drains, and other public facilities, traffic signs and pavement markings, and related facilities; drives trucks for routine transportation, plows, and hauls snow.

Removes, installs, repairs, and does concrete work on curbs, gutters, and sidewalks; digs out broken spots in street surfaces, fills joints and cracks; mows grass with a tractor mower; and acts as skilled trades helper.

Strips roads; paints crosswalks and various messages on roads; installs and maintains traffic signs; operates paint-striping and road marking equipment.

Installs and maintains parks and recreation equipment; performs limited skilled carpentry and masonry work in the construction and repair of facilities; assembles playground equipment; mows golf course greens, and fairways; tees, and rough; waters, fertilizes, and sprays pesticides; rakes sand traps; changes tee markers and cups; operates specialized mowing, raking, and related equipment; may perform sub-professional horticultural duties.

Operates power tools, tractors, front-end loaders, light trucks, radar trailers, skid stirs, and related equipment, as a necessary adjunct to the performance of regular duties or on a relief or seasonal basis.

Performs related work as required.

Knowledge of principles and practices related to the safe and efficient use of tools; and skill in the operation of required tools and equipment.

Knowledge of the manual tasks and other characteristics involved in work assignments.

Ability to operate automotive mechanical and power equipment, a PC, and software programs.

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods and under unfavorable weather conditions.

• Sufficient education to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• One (1) or more years of experience in work providing landscape maintenance
• Possession of a valid non-commercial Class C motor vehicle operator's license

NOTE: This position is safety sensitive and employees in these positions are subject to Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) and Alcohol testing.

NOTE: This position may involve working a shift schedule when needed.

Preference will be given to candidates who possess the following:

• One or more years experience with chainsaws, lawn mowers, small tractors, bush hog, weed trimmer and pulling trailers
• Knowledge of use and mixture of herbicides and pesticides
• Knowledge of the proper planting techniques for trees, shrubs, annuals and perennials
• Knowledge of proper pruning techniques for trees and shrubs
• Ability to work outdoors in rain, snow and extreme hot and cold temperatures