Maintenance Worker II - Public Works
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This is semi-skilled and skilled work in a variety of public works, public lands, and utilities maintenance activities.
Work involves performance of a variety of general laboring, maintenance, and construction work, including the operation of automotive equipment. Work of this class involves tasks of more than ordinary difficulty requiring special knowledge or skills acquired through experience or on-the-job training. General supervision is received from a supervisor who assigns and reviews work. Work is reviewed while in progress and through observation of results obtained.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Installs and maintains water mains and service lines, water meters, and fire hydrants; installs and maintains sewer mains and service lines, manholes, and catch basins; cleans sewer mains and laterals.
- Operates a motor roller in rolling newly constructed or resurfaced roads and in packing down base for surfacing materials; operates sewer jet machines and sewer rodder machines in cleaning sanitary sewers.
- Operates small and large excavators, large and small wheel loaders, large and small dozers, backhoe, large and small farm tractors (along with various attachments), large and small skid loaders (along with attachments), large and small rollers; operates commercial landscape equipment (i.e. – mowers, string trimmers, edgers, hedge trimmers, blowers)
- Operates large and small dump, flatbed, or other trucks in transporting personnel, materials, and supplies; assists in loading and unloading trucks; operates snow plows and spreaders.
- Repairs asphalt, concrete, gravel, and dirt surfaced streets, alleys, and sidewalks; installs, repairs, and maintains drainage structures such as culverts, storm sewers, catch basins, head walls, and appurtenances.
- Does pick and shovel work in grading, patching, and otherwise maintaining improved and unimproved streets; applies cold patch or hot mix asphalt to potholes; spreads gravel, stone, and other construction materials.
- May supervise laboring or temporary personnel.
- Performs related work as required.
Minimum Requirements:
Education: High school diploma
Experience: Construction and maintenance work related to the area of assignment, including experience in the operation of automotive equipment.
A different combination of education and experience may be acceptable if deemed equivalent.
License or Certification Required: Valid Ohio Driver’s License; Valid Commercial Driver’s License required within one year of appointment or at time of hire (tanker endorsement required for Public Works), as applicable.
Physical Demands:
- Ability to lift 50 lbs. regularly and 100 lbs. occasionally;
- Ability to carry 50 lbs. at least 100 feet, and 100 lbs. at least 25 feet;
- Ability to climb in and out of manholes, up and down ladders, in and out of dump trucks/loaders;
- Ability to bend frequently during the work day;
- Ability to consistently work outside in varying weather conditions and hours;
- Ability to drive;
- Ability to work in confined spaces;
- Ability to hear, see, speak, read, write, understand verbal and written instructions;
- Ability to stand for long periods;
- Ability to flag traffic, grasp and push/pull.
Scheduling Demands and Constraints: Possible weekends and evenings
Desirable Training and Experience:
Knowledge of:
- The type and uses of tools, materials, and standard equipment used in construction and maintenance work related to area of assignment.
- The hazards and safety precautions of the work and assigned equipment.
- The operation and maintenance requirements of dump trucks, tractors, rollers, sewer jets, and similar public works equipment.
- Carpentry, plumbing, electrical, masonry, concrete installations, cemetery operations, irrigation system installations and water/sewer systems as related to area of assignment.
Skill and Ability to:
- Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Read and work from blueprints.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
- The care and operation of assigned equipment.
- Communicate with the public and other employees effectively.
Benefits:
The City of Painesville offers a competitive benefits package, which includes:
- Medical, Dental and Prescription Insurance (full-time employees only)
- Employee Wellness Program
- Direct Deposit Program
- Employee Assistance Program (full-time employees only)
- Worker's Compensation Insurance
- $25,000 Term Life Insurance (full-time employees only)
- Family Medical Leave, Bereavement/Funeral Leave, Jury Duty Compensation, Military Leave
- Holidays, Sick Time, Vacation Time
- Prior credit for service with State of Ohio Public Employers
- Section 457 (b) Deferred Compensation Plans
- Pension Plans
- Ohio Public Employees Retirement (OPERS)
- Ohio Police & Fire (OP&F)
More Information:
Attach your application and resume/cover letter (if applicable) and send via one of the following:
- Email - [email protected] with the job title as the Subject Line
- Fax - 440-639-4831Mail - City of Painesville, HR Department, P.O. Box 601, 7 Richmond Street, Painesville, Ohio 44077
- In Person - Drop off at City Hall Security Desk, 7 Richmond Street, Painesville, Ohio (Open Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.)