METROGRO Farm Maintenance Worker I

Performs a variety of unskilled to semi-skilled duties related to Metros facilities and METROGRO Farm in Deer Trail, CO. Works under the direction of a supervisor.

Typical Duties

(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all of the tasks which may be found in positions of this class.)

1. Performs manual labor such as high pressure hosing, sweeping, mopping, shoveling, heavy lifting (and team lifting) during equipment set up/removal, and materials handling.
2. Performs semi-skilled, unlicensed trades work on a regular basis in multiple trades areas including, carpentry, locksmith, glazing, masonry, minor mechanical maintenance, minor plumbing, air filter changes, painting preparation and painting.
3. Performs grounds work, including watering, mowing, repair of landscape damage; mixes and applies herbicides, adjusts, repairs and installs sprinkler system piping and valves up to 4-inch supply systems. Performs snow removal activities.
4. Performs office maintenance repair work such as replacing lamps, door maintenance/repair, toilet and sink removal/repair, ice machine maintenance/repair, minor plumbing and drain maintenance. Moves offices including the removal and installation of modular office furniture and computers.
5. Performs safety activities such as traffic control, hot work, respirator use, fall prevention and frequently performs work in confined spaces. Performs hand signals and rigging for crane and hoisting operations and equipment positioning. Erects scaffolding.
6. Maintains industrial facilities, wastewater treatment structures, conduits and equipment using hand tools, power tools, and powered equipment. Performs industrial cleaning on wastewater treatment structures, interceptor facilities and equipment such as process buildings, aeration basins, clarifiers, and in various containment tanks/vaults/digesters using chemicals and heavy duty cleaning equipment, large psi pressure washers, and fire pumps. Operates gates and valves associated with performing their maintenance duties.
7. Services and cleans automotive vehicles, weed/lawn mowers, pressure washers, sprayers, and other equipment.
8. Performs routine pickup and delivery of materials for Metro. Performs computerized parts research and ordering through the CMMS system.
9. Operates computers to receive work assignments/information and report work progress.
10. Assist in the high-pressure jet/vac cleaning and CCTV inspection of the interceptor system.
11. Services various types of equipment that includes checking and maintaining proper fluid levels and lubrication of moving parts and wearing surfaces.
12. Cleans Metro facilities such as metering vaults and diversion structures with a trailer mounted pressure washer and mild detergents.
13. Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from high school or GED. Must have appropriate and valid Colorado drivers license and certification required to operate vehicles and equipment. Skilled at basic mechanical maintenance and able to work safely in a group with supervision. General knowledge of safety. Ability to read procedures, manuals, Safety Data Sheet precautions, parts breakdowns and work order directions. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations and use measurement devices.

Desired Qualifications

Experience and/or training in equipment operation, mechanical work, electrical work, industrial facility/plant maintenance or water/wastewater treatment plant maintenance. Graduation from trade school.

Typical Work Environment
Variety of floor surfaces including concrete, gravel, asphalt, dirt, tile, loose stones, uneven surfaces, slippery surfaces, and wet surfaces; Inside environment; Outside environment all year in all weather conditions and Chemicals; Lighting conditions including natural light, fluorescent, head lamps, incandescent, and low light; Vibration; Moving equipment; Work in clustered Spaces, Typical agricultural environment

Body Position Demands
Standing; Walking; Climbing stairs; Climbing ladders; Reaching forward and overhead; Climbing in an out of semi-truck; Balancing; Object handling; Simple hand/ Firm hand grasping; Operating controls; Sitting; Stooping; Kneeling; Crouching; Typing; Fine hand coordination

Physical Demands (max forces are expected to be infrequent)
Max Weight Lifted: 60 lbs
Max Weight Carried: 60 lbs
Max Force Pushed: 100 lbs
Max Force Pulled: 100 lbs

Sensory Requirements
Wide field of View; Perception - Spatial; Vision - Near; Depth perception; Perception - Form; Feeling with fingers; Feeling temperatures; Speaking; Vision - Near and Far