Maintenance Assistant

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this is manual work in the care and maintenance of city facilities, streets and grounds. Work is performed under the continuing supervision of a designated supervisor.

the intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• removes trash, debris, shrubs, grass clippings and the like from city-owned grounds and streets and disposes of them properly
• maintains grounds by cutting grass, trimming shrubs, and providing other grounds maintenance assistance; shovels snow; assists in setting up burial equipment and pouring concrete foundations
• fills in potholes; shovels asphalt; sets concrete; installs street signs
• cleans walls, windows, doors, floors; straightens up work areas; moves furniture, materials and supplies; picks up and delivers supplies, parts and materials
• operates hand and power mowers and related equipment; uses hand and standard power tools; assists in snow and ice removal.
• performs other related duties as assigned

• completion of tenth grade
• some experience in general laboring work
• any equivalent combination of training and experience

• possession of a valid michigan commercial driver's license or ability to obtain within six months.

work hours: 7 am to 3:30 pm with overtime hours as needed. From the end of november until april hours may be on 3rd shift.

this is a safety sensitive position subject to the dept of transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). drug & alcohol testing program. A dot waiver form must be completed when an application is submitted.

• some knowledge of standard hand and power tools and equipment used in facilities and grounds maintenance activities
• some knowledge of safety standards and precautions pertaining to the use of tools and heavy physical labor

• interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships
• performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature
• assigning, prioritizing, monitoring, and reviewing work assignments

• read and follow written and oral instructions
• operate such equipment as hand and power mowers, weed eater, or hand and power tools
• perform heavy manual labor, including bending, stooping, reaching, and lifting heavy objects

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