Maintenance Worker I

POSITION SUMMARY: Under general supervision performs work of moderate difficulty in a variety of manual labor duties and does related work as required. Operates vehicles with and without air brakes; utilizes hand, power, and pneumatic tools; maintenance of public right of way; performs related work as required.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Utilizes a variety of tools which may include, but not limited to power, pneumatic and hand tools to perform maintenance and repair functions
• Performs maintenance and repair functions as required
• Sets up barricades and temporary traffic control devices and/or traffic patterns
• Performs a variety of manual labor as required
• Drives a variety of City-owned vehicles and trucks with or without various attachments, including, but not limited to attachments used to remove snow/ice and to pickup leaves
• Properly follows City policies on vehicle and operating procedures
• Maintains routine equipment and/or vehicle records and prepares mileage log sheets and/or work orders as required
• Uses radio communication system
• Drives and operates small and/or light equipment as directed
• Assists in receiving and storing of supplies and materials
• Assists in conducting physical inventories
• Maintains safe conditions relative to proper placement and securing of truck cargo
• Performs cleaning and preventive maintenance and makes minor adjustments and minor repairs to City of Toledo equipment and property
• Maintains City vehicles by following proper cleaning and maintenance procedures as directed
• Perform pre-trip inspections
• May provide work direction to temporary/seasonal employees
• May perform clerical tasks, such as answer telephone, use radio to dispatch, etc
• May operate a personal computer or other electronic devices

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of:

• The operation of city-owned vehicles and equipment
• Existing traffic laws, rules and regulations
• Occupational hazards and the proper safety precautions
• Hardware, tools and equipment used in the performance of work duties
• Operating and maintaining city-owned vehicles and equipment
• The operation, maintenance, and repair of simple tools and equipment
• To operate and maintain single axle dump truck, tandem axle dump truck, one ton dump truck, pick up and crew trucks, packer/garbage truck, hydro seeder, asphalt hot box, air compressor/trailer, chassis mounter street sweeper, crack sealer, asphalt patcher, tar kettle, forklift and lawn mower-riding.

Skill in:

• Reading maps
• The use of hand, power, and pneumatic tools
• Understanding, prioritizing and carrying out work, written and oral, with limited direction
• Directing the performance of an assigned crew
• Moving and lifting heavy objects

Ability to:

• Understand traffic control patterns
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions effectively and efficiently
• Perform a variety of manual tasks;
• Read job related documents;
• Follow oral and written instructions and maintain routine written records and reports;
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and supervisors;
• Communicate effectively with the public;
• Work outside in adverse weather conditions.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATONS:

• Graduation from high school or General Education Development (GED) equivalency.
• One (1) year of manual labor work experience, which includes the use of hand, power, and pneumatic tools.
• Must be able to lift objects weighing up to approximately ninety (90) pounds.
• Must possess a valid driver's license

ADDITIONAL OR SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• None

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Experience in maintenance work preferred

PHYSIC AL DEMANDS: The physical demands described within this job description must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In this position, the employee will frequently stand. This employee will occasionally walk, sit, stand, lift, push, pull, drag and/or carry up to 50 pounds. The employee will constantly walk-in all-weather conditions. Occasional stooping and crouching may occur with this position. Speaking and listening are constant essential functions of this position. WORK DEMANDS: The work environment described within this job description will be encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is frequently indoors and outdoors. The noise level in the work environment is loud. This employee will occasionally work in conditions where fumes, mists, dust, odors and gases are present. If you need assistance or an accommodation, or if you have questions about completing the online application, please contact the Department of Human Resources at .... Class Code: Maintenance Worker I (3115)