Public Works Maintenance Worker I (A4) at City of Annapolis (MD), MD
City of Annapolis (MD), MD · Annapolis, United States Of America · Onsite
- Junior
- Office in Annapolis
About the Department
The work requires accomplishment of a wide variety of maintenance, repair and construction on city streets, storm drains, water and sewer system operations, parks, buildings, other city facilities The work consists of general manual tasks requiring no special training and little or no experience. The incumbent completes work to provide efficient customer service and serves as a positive and cooperative team member. Public Works Maintenance Workers I conduct and complete work assignments under the immediate supervision of an Equipment Operator III, or Utility Supervisor who outline the details of each specific assignment; check the work in process and upon completion, evaluate the work within a well-defined framework of established policies and standard operating procedures. Although individual positions may be assigned to specialized work units, incumbents in this job class are expected to be cross-trained and fully functional in all areas of public works activities and assignments. Positions within this job class are flexibly staffed. |
Position Duties
(Note: The duties and responsibilities enumerated in this job description are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications and salary level for all positions in this class. They are not intended to include all the job duties of all positions in the job classification. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described.) This job class is the entry level in the Maintenance Worker series. This classification is distinguished from the journeyman level by the performance of the more routine tasks and duties assigned. Incumbents in this job class do not carry-out assigned work with the same independence of action as journeyman level employees. Incumbents in this job class may perform the more skilled tasks in a training capacity. This is routine work consisting of unskilled manual tasks. The duties require the ability to do heavy physical labor efficiently. EXAMPLES OF WORK: (Illustrative only) Empty trash cans in downtown areas; Clean gutters, culverts, sewers and other drainage structures; Load and unload refuse, stone, gravel, dirt, asphalt, pipe, timber and equipment; Operate jackhammer; Patch streets by shoveling mix off truck, placing in hole and tamping; Assist in semi-skilled work such as plumbing, carpentry, electrical, auto repair or concreting by carrying tools, by carrying or lifting lumber, by mixing or stirring concrete, by replacing light bulbs or by running errands; Sweep streets, gutters and sidewalks by hand; Shovel snow, gravel and dirt; Mow lawns with hand power mower; Rake leaves and cuts brush; Perform a variety of other heavy manual work in connection with the maintenance and construction of sidewalks, streets, sewers, water mains and parks; Drives truck to and from job and does other incidental driving, Assistsrodding crew in the cleaning of sewers; Move boxes, furniture and other items; Remove debris from water at City dock; Open and close manholes; Remove storm drain grates. Perform other duties as directed. |
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Willingness to perform routine manual work; ability to lift heavy articles; stamina; ability to understand simple oral instructions; preferably ability to read and write.
Knowledge of:
Standard and accepted methods, tools and equipment utilized in the maintenance, repair and construction of a variety of municipal public works operations and facilities.
Standard and accepted operation and routine maintenance of motorized vehicles and power equipment utilized in the maintenance, repair and construction of a variety of municipal public works operations and facilities.
Standard and accepted safety procedures applicable to a variety of maintenance and
construction activities.
Ability to:
Understand and carry out a variety of oral and written instructions.
Learn the CoA’s operations, policies, and procedures as they relate to assigned duties.
Learn the operations and maintenance of CoA’s water and sewer treatment and distribution operations and related systems.
Learn to operate a variety of light to heavy motorized and power equipment utilized in the maintenance, repair, and construction of the CoA’s public works operations and
facilities in a safe and effective manner.
Operate a variety of hand powered maintenance and construction equipment in a safe and effective manner.
Maintain routine records and logs.
Communicate orally in an effective and tactful manner.
Provide courteous and positive customer service.
Perform assigned duties to include heavy and continuous physical labor in a safe and effective manner for self and others.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.
Minimum Qualifications:
Some (6-12 months) experience in heavy manual labor and completion of high school or a GED certificate.
Possession of a valid State of Maryland motor vehicle operator's license.
Some prior experience in the construction, maintenance, grounds keeping or landscaping industry
Demonstrated ability to comprehend and speak English.
This position is designated as Safety Sensitive due to the tasks or duties that the employer reasonably believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task, other individuals, and or may lead to damage to property. This position is subject to drug and alcohol testing to include pre-employment testing.
Other Qualifications
Physical/Mental Demands:
The work is very heavy work which requires exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:
Physical ability: strength and agility sufficient to lift and maneuver heavy objects such as heavy tools and equipment, manhole covers, storm drain grates, and to climb into and operate large equipment, trucks, etc.; ability to withstand working outside in all extreme weather conditions.
Visual ability: sufficient to operate heavy equipment and trucks by both day and night, to observe unsafe conditions of roadways, to read and write reports, correspondence, instructions, etc.
Hearing ability: sufficient to understand radio transmissions, conversation with other individuals both in person and over a telephone.
Speaking ability: sufficient to communicate effectively with other individuals in person, over a telephone, over a radio.
Freedom from mental disorders which would interfere with performance of duties as described.
Work Environment:
Work is performed outside in all extreme weather conditions in an environment with heavy equipment and machinery that could result in bodily harm to co-workers or others.
