Construction & Maintenance Tech

The Construction & Maintenance Tech position works under the general supervision of the Community

Development Streets & Special Projects Supervisor and is responsible for various assignments within
the operation of the Street department and the City of Bolivar. Department leads may also provide
oversight and guidance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Can perform all the duties and responsibilities of the Street Laborers if needed for

cross-utilization.

• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on City buildings and assets.
• Work closely with other departments in the construction and maintenance of all public

facilities.

• Perform any other duties as assigned within the scope of duties and responsibilities outlined in

the employee’s signed job description.

IMPORTANT FUNCTIONS

• Responds to emergency situations within a reasonable time period.
• Work independently and exercise initiative and judgement in the planning and execution of tasks

assigned.

• Demonstrate a high degree of professionalism and effective people skills at all times.
• Demonstrate ability to support and function in a team environment.
• Have the ability to troubleshoot, repair, and correct issues in all aspects of building/facility

maintenance with good construction practices and without compromise to building safety.

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Inspect the buildings, grounds, and equipment.
• Handle necessary repairs and maintenance.
• Install equipment.
• Respond to repair and maintenance requests in a timely fashion.
• Use equipment, including power tools, hand tools, electric tools, and plumbing tools.
• Tasks include plumbing work, painting, repair and upkeep, electrical repairs, including heating

& air conditioning.

• Make recommendations for improvements or design efficiencies during building

evaluations.

• Purchase necessary authorized materials and recommend major capital purchases.
• Monitor and review work performed by contractors on behalf of the city and report

concern

ESSENTIAL MENTAL ALERTNESS REQUIREMENTS

• Work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• The ability to perform tasks involving elevated levels of cognitive function and

judgement.

• The ability to take prompt and appropriate response to operating conditions.

• The ability to work in an unfatigued state.

• The ability to accurately gauge lengths of time and distance.

• The ability to quickly store and recall instructions in one’s short-term memory.

• The ability to concentrate.

• The ability to cope with sudden changes in surrounding and/or emergency situations and/or

alarms.

• Demonstrate caring, committed, and concerned attitude about safety.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and
abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain knowledge and abilities would be:

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

• High school graduate or GED.
• Five (5) years combined experience in construction &/or maintenance is preferred.
• Advanced skills in operation of heavy equipment are preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Considerable knowledge of municipal government operations, familiarity with City ordinances and

proceedings.

• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to meet and deal with the public in an effective and courteous manner.
• The ability to maintain accuracy and attention to detail amidst a multitask changing priority

environment.

• Knowledge of the operation of a wide variety of light to heavy equipment.
• Considerable knowledge of methods, tools, and equipment utilized in various functions of

Construction & Maintenance.

• The ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions with limited immediate

supervision.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Frequently sitting, walking, or standing.
• Occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist,
• The ability to lift, carry, push or pull up to 25 pounds on an occasional basis.
• When lifting over 50 pounds, assistance is required.
• Hold and grip objects.
• Occasional periods of sitting in a vehicle.
• Susceptible to mechanical hazards associated with light to heavy equipment as well as other

safety hazards associated with Construction & Maintenance functions.

• May be exposed to constant or extreme noise, fumes, or odors.
• Acceptable Physical Capacity Profile test results are required.

LICENSING AND CERTIFICATION

• Have a valid Missouri Driver’s License and must remain insurable under the City’s liability

insurance.

• Must possess or be willing to obtain a Missouri Commercial Driver’s License and remain insurable

under the City’s liability insurance policy.

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