Maintenance Worker II

2025-13

The City of Sherwood is Hiring! Maintenance Worker II
Under general supervision, depending on area of assignment, perform a variety of skilled manual tasks to maintain the infrastructure within the City, including streets, storm and sanitary sewer, parks, sports fields, facility maintenance, and water. Operate, maintain, and repair various public works equipment. May provide training and orientation to volunteers, students, seasonal and newly assigned personnel on site policies and practices.
*This position maybe underfilled without advertising as Maintenance Utility Worker I, subject to licenses and qualifications.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
This is the journey-level classification that performs the full range of duties required to ensure that City infrastructure, systems, and facilities to which assigned are maintained in a safe and effective working condition and provide the highest level of safety for public use. This position is distinguished from the Maintenance Worker III in that the latter is capable of performing more complex duties assigned to the division. It is further distinguished from the Maintenance Worker I classification by the requirement to hold a commercial driver license (CDL) and other assignment-specific certifications.
Examples of Duties This description covers the most significant essential and auxiliary duties performed by the position, but does not include other occasional work, which may be similar, related to, or a logical assignment for the position.

Essential Duties: 1. Clean, maintain, inspect and repair City streets, sidewalks, pathways and right-of-ways including street cleaning, pavement patching, concrete forming/finishing, sanding/removing snow and ice, and cutting and removing trees and vegetation. Layout and paint pavement markings. Remove old pavement markings as necessary. Install, inspect, repair and replace various street and regulatory signals/signs and barricades, posts, etc. Use and operate flagging equipment to control traffic in vicinity of public works crews. 2. Install, maintain, inspect and repair of City sanitary sewer and storm drain systems, including: clean sanitary sewer and storm lines, remove debris, inspect and repair manholes and catch basins, install and remove flow monitoring equipment, mow vegetation, mix and apply chemicals. Dye and smoke test system to establish service connection, flow tests and any infiltration/exfiltration that may be present. Conduct locates to accurately mark underground infrastructure lines. 3. Install, maintain, inspect, troubleshoot and repair of City water system, including installing and repair of water meters/meter boxes, installs and repairs water services; conducts rounds of reservoirs/pump stations/wells; mows/prunes around meter boxes, hydrants, wells/reservoirs sites; installs and repairs fire hydrants; operates, installs and repairs water valves, assists with various preventative maintenance programs, some operation of the telemetry system SCADA, reads water meters; provides outstanding customer service; completes various service requests, collects/performs various water samples, assist Utility Billing section. 4. Maintain turf areas, mow, aerate, fertilize, and irrigate, control weeds by hand, maintain annual and perennial flowerbeds in parks landscape areas and other areas as assigned, apply bark dust/chips, maintain/repair/replace sprinkler heads and lines, and other similar activities. 5. Maintain appearance of parks and sports fields by performing such tasks as minor carpentry and plumbing repairs, pick up litter and garbage, rake/remove leaves, haul and/or chip brush and limbs, control pests, marking and striping of sports fields. 6. Perform various special event tasks such as hanging banners, setting up and taking down of holiday decoration, etc. 7. Operate various public works equipment, including, but not limited to, dump truck, loader, backhoe, excavator, mower, jack hammer, chain saw, lance torch, handheld meter reading equipment, etc. Perform operator maintenance, such as conducting pre- and post-operation checks, maintaining proper fluid levels, changing parts, cleaning, etc. Adhere to and perform established maintenance schedules on vehicles and equipment (e.g. service, tune-ups, etc.). 8. Conduct monthly inspections throughout City facilities - fire extinguishers, fire sprinkler systems, air conditioning and heating units, and security and alarm systems. Perform maintenance and minor repairs/replacements as needed. Assist outside contractors in assessment of major repair needs. Conduct proper paperwork. Track and document materials usage. 9. Maintain and organize tool room and stock. Ensure that all hand tools are accounted for and are placed in a safe and usable condition. Perform general inventory to account for all supplies, tools and equipment. Enter totals and reconcile in computer. Run related reports as necessary.
10. Conduct preventative maintenance or repair on variety of small engine equipment. Troubleshoot problems.

11. Respond to emergency situations as needed.
12. Maintain cooperative working relationships with City staff, other organizations and the general public. 13. Follow all safety rules and procedures for work areas.
Auxiliary Duties: Provide assistance to other staff as workload and staffing levels dictate. Maintain proficiency by attending training and meetings, reading materials, and meeting with others in areas of responsibility. Maintain work areas in a clean and orderly manner. Perform other related duties as assigned. Typical Qualifications Knowledge of: General knowledge of the proper operation and maintenance of vehicles, tools and equipment, practices, methods, hazards and safety precautions used in the maintenance and repair of City infrastructure including streets and right-of-ways, storm/sanitary sewer systems, parks, facility maintenance, and general equipment servicing methods.

Ability to: Interact effectively with the public and employees. Operate all required vehicles and equipment, such as forklift tractor/loader, brush chipper tractor/mower, truck with or without trailer; use a variety portable power tools; and use a variety of hand tools.

Education and Experience: Typical education would include high school diploma or equivalent. Typical experience would include one year of relevant experience, or any satisfactory combination of experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the above duties.

Special Requirements/Licenses : Possession of valid Drivers License and Class B Oregon Commercial Drivers License is an essential function of the job. Failure to maintain licensure is grounds for disqualification of continued employment. Also required are current CPR/First Aid card and Work Zone Traffic Safety certification. Ability to obtain a Forklift certification within six months of appointment.

Depending on area of assignment, may require possession of any or all of the following certifications within one year of appointment:

• Class A Oregon Commercial Drivers License is an essential function of the job. Failure to maintain licensure is grounds for disqualification of continued employment.
• Level I Wastewater Collection
• Oregon-Grade I Water Distribution Operator Certificate
• Oregon Cross Connection Backflow Assembly Tester
• Confined Space Entry

Desirable Qualifications: Previous experience in a municipal public works department or in construction trades or water distribution experience.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to stand, sit, extensive walking while reading water meters, bend, stoop, communicate, reach and manipulate objects, tools or controls. The position requires mobility. Many duties are physically demanding requiring entry to confined spaces and occasionally moving materials weighing up to 100 pounds. Movement of materials weighing up to 75 pounds may consume up to 15% of the work period. Activity and types of duties performed require manual dexterity and coordination.

Working Conditions: The majority of duties take place outside of buildings with exposure to all types of weather conditions and on a year-round basis, sewage, bio-hazards, traffic, dirt, oil, grease, fumes, noise and chemicals. Entry to confined spaces is required on an infrequent basis. May require working on rotating shifts, weekends and holidays.

The City of Sherwood provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities when needed to enable the individual to perform the essential duties and meet the essential requirements of this position. Reasonable accommodations are evaluated on an individual basis in accordance with applicable law. Application and Examination Process

The City of Sherwood is committed to using a Merit Based System in which recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees is based on their relative knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Application Process Interested individuals must submit a City of Sherwood online employment application. This recruitment may close at any time and applications not received by the close of the recruitment may not be considered; therefore prompt application is encouraged. Examination Process Application materials may be used to determine which candidates will be invited to participate in an oral interview.

Veterans' Preference

If you are a Veteran and would like to be considered for a Veterans' preference for this recruitment, please make sure to upload the required documentation to your application and self-select your veteran status. For more information on how to qualify, visit our Veterans' Preference Form webpage.

Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act

Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance please contact Human Resources ... or e-mail to: ... at least 48 hours before any step in the recruitment and selection process for which you feel you need accommodation.

Status of Your Application

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Questions (?'s) Regarding This Recruitment
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