Maintenance Worker (Service)

Summary Description

Under general supervision or direction, is responsible for the careful and safe operation of a variety of heavy/light motorized equipment; responsible for the care and maintenance of city streets and sewers; responsible for the care and maintenance of public parks and city land and facilities; performs other related duties as required. This is a safety-sensitive position

Essential Functions

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Operate snow plows, tractor mowers, dump trucks, salt spreader, pickup truck, front-end loader, paint machines, rodding machine, sanitation truck, backhoe, street sweeper, and road roller
• Haul stone, dirt, asphalt, salt and other street materials
• Help load and unload trucks
• When not engaged in the operation of one of the vehicles listed above, may be required to dig ditches, do rough carpentry work
• Rake asphalt
• Cut brush
• Repair streets, curbs, catch basins, broken sewer and water lines
• Operate pumps
• Seal cracks in concrete and asphalt
• Install traffic control signs
• Pour and finish concrete surfaces
• Install sewer and water lines
• Repair electrical lines
• Repair motors
• Trim and/or remove trees on City property and easements
• Remove leaves from the City streets
• Maintain parks and other public areas
• Maintain public buildings
• Collect and deposit solid waste, yard waste, and recyclables
• Complies with federal drug testing requirements
• Maintains licenses and certifications as required, if any
• Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance
• Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable OSHA safety standards that pertain to essential functions
• May work irregular, on-call, and/or emergency hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Weekend and evening schedule will be posted prior to each pay period
• Employee will be compensated for emergency hours with either flexing of schedule with the supervisor, or taking comp time or overtime pay
• May repair, clean, and perform general maintenance on equipment used
• May be required to prepare reports of work performed, payroll reports as required by the Director of Service, or other related office procedures as required
• Provide support to department/City-sponsored activities, including but not limited to: special events, workshops, training, special meetings, and exhibitions

EQUIPMENT USED: The following are examples only and are not intended to be all inclusive.

• Motor vehicle
• Heavy machinery, including but not limited to sanitation truck, dump truck, snow plow, Cushman, cherry-picker, tree shredder, lawn mower, chain saw, backhoe, rodding machine, paint machine
• Variety of power and hand tools
• May be required to be certified to use certain equipment
• Personal protective equipment, such as helmets, gloves, eye protection, high-visibility clothing, safety footwear, and safety harness
• Two-way radio

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

• The essential functions of this position require the exertion of 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects
• Climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, fingering, and grasping
• Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word
• Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels
• Visual acuity is required for color perception, night vision, preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, use of measuring devices, operation of machines, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities
• The worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, and hazards

Management reserves the right to modify the foregoing job parameters at any time.

Education & Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent
• Some experience in operating any one or more of the equipment listed in this specification
• Possession of a valid State of Ohio motor vehicle operator’s license
• Possession of a valid State of Ohio Commercial Driver’s (CDL) within six (6) months of hire date

QUALIFICATIONS: (* indicates developed after employment).

Knowledge of:

• The operating principles of gasoline-powered, diesel-powered, and natural gas-powered vehicles and equipment
• Parts that comprise a gasoline and diesel motor and the ability to identify those parts
• The particular problems involved in the operation of light/heavy equipment as distinguished from equipment operation/passenger-car operation
• Building, street, and grounds maintenance methods, tools, materials, and supplies
• Knowledge of state and local motor vehicle laws

Skill in:

• Operating a variety of heavy/light motorized equipment

Ability to:

• Write and speak effectively
• Maintain records and prepare reports
• Perform heavy physical labor for extended periods
• Work outside during periods of inclement weather
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, supervisors, and the general public

Health Care:

The City provides health, prescription, vision and dental through the Franklin County Cooperative. http://www.Bewell.franklincountyohio.gov.

Life Insurance:

The City provides $75,000 in life insurance to all full time and permanent part time employees.

Additional Voluntary Benefits:

The City also offers VOLUNTARY supplemental life insurance above the city provided coverage, short-term and long-term disability, and flexible spending accounts. These are all voluntary programs that will have a cost associated with them.

Wellness:

Participation in the City's Wellness program is available to all “Benefit Eligible” employees, at no cost, and allows employees to earn up to $400 and a reduced deductible for next year.

Ohio Deferred Compensation Program:

City employees can participate in the Ohio Deferred Compensation 457(b) and Ohio Deferred Compensation Roth 457.

Longevity:

Employees shall receive an annual longevity payment based on completed years of continuous service with the City.

Leave Accrual: Full-Time employees are eligible to earn personal, sick, vacation and compensatory or flex time.

Personal Leave

Employees earn 24 hours of personal leave per year.

Sick Leave

Employees earn 4.6 hours per pay period.

Vacation Leave

Employees accrue vacation based on years of public service ranging from 96 to 216 hours per year.

Holidays

Employees receive eleven paid holidays. 911 Dispatchers receive this pay in a lump sum on an annual basis.

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Parental Leave is available to full-time employees who have worked for the City a minimum of 90 days. Paid parental leave is available following birth or adoption or foster placement of a child under the age of 17. Eligible employees will be paid 100% of their regular pay for a period of two weeks following a two-week waiting period.

Sick Leave Reciprocity

Eligible full-time employees are eligible to cash out a portion of their accrued sick leave each year.

Pool Passes & Resident Pricing for Recreation Programs and Parks Rentals

All full-time employees are eligible to receive a pool pass to the City’s Municipal Pool, subject to a small fringe benefit tax deducted through your paycheck. In addition, employees receive resident pricing on all programs and parks rentals.

Tuition and Training Reimbursement:

Full-time employees who have completed their probationary period may be eligible for the reimbursement of tuition and fees for job-related education, up to a maximum of $3,500 per calendar year.

Pension Contributions:

City employee earnings are not covered under Social Security, instead, contributions are made on your behalf to the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) at the rate of 14%.

Uniforms & Clothing

Employees that are required to wear a uniform will have them provided by the City. Non-Union employees that are not required to wear a uniform are provided an annual amount to purchase City logo merchandise. The amount of the annual allotment is based on position.