Maintenance Worker

Invites applications for the position of: MAINTENANCE WORKER– PUBLIC WORKS

DESCRIPTION: The City of Richmond is accepting applications for a Maintenance Worker in Public Works. This position is responsible for the maintenance of the streets, water distribution, and wastewater collection systems, and facilities. Under direct supervision, performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks in the inspection, maintenance, repair, and construction of City facilities, buildings, and infrastructure. Drives and operates several types of vehicles, small to medium-duty equipment, and occasionally heavy equipment related to completing the task assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Assists other workers, and independently performs a variety of inspection, maintenance, repair, and construction-related tasks on infrastructure components, including buildings, streets, sidewalks, gutters, storm drainage, right-of-ways, and other City-owned property. May form and pour concrete; May operate a variety of hand tools and equipment. Machinery, and vehicles, including concrete saw, trencher, roller, backhoe, front-end loader, tractors, mowers, air compressor, pick-up, and dump truck. Will service street lighting, maintain street signage, and paint street markings. May provide snow and ice removal, and sand/salt streets during inclement weather events; and may operate the street-sweeper. Employee is expected to share in the “on-call” responsibilities and respond to after-hours emergencies. Will perform minor maintenance to equipment and vehicles, including operational checks, fluid level inspections, and maintain cleanliness. These are only “examples” of work duties, employee will be expected and required to perform other job-related duties as assigned by their supervisor.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Employee shall have above-average knowledge of the methods, practices, and standards for the maintenance and repair of facilities and infrastructure inspection, maintenance, and construction. Must have mechanical and technical aptitude and the knowledge of the proper tool and equipment use; Capable of learning operation and light maintenance of equipment and vehicles used in performance of job duties; must have a valid driver’s license, a safe driving history, and access to personal transportation; Must be able to clearly communicate in written and verbal format with co-workers, supervisor, and the public, and be able to follow oral and written directions.

SALARY: This is a full-time non-exempt position and eligible for overtime; a monthly salary of $2,884-$3,740. Benefits package includes paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, Missouri Local Government Employees Retirement System (LAGERS), medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Available voluntary benefits include Aflac supplemental insurance, 457(b) retirement plan, term life insurance, and flexible spending accounts (FSA) for medical expenses and dependent care.

APPLICATION PROCESS: Must submit a completed City of Richmond Application for Employment for consideration. Applications available at Richmond City Hall, 205 Summit, Richmond MO 64085, phone: 816-776-5304, or city website: www.cityofrichmondmo.org. You may submit applications electronically to Courtney Williams, [email protected].

The City of Richmond is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. The City of Richmond prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The City of Richmond conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.03 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person