MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT

Job TitleThis position performs semi-skilled and unskilled maintenance work to support the operations of assigned division or department; and performs other technical work as required.Essential Job Functions- Performs semi-skilled and unskilled maintenance work to support the operations of assigned division or department;- Performs general manual labor tasks as required;- Assists in maintaining assigned trucks and equipment; performs cleaning, preventive maintenance and simple repair work as required;- Drives and operates trucks and other vehicles; operates various hand and power tools as necessary to accomplish tasks;- Installs, tests and repairs service lines;- Performs duties in accordance with all department policies, procedures, and standards of quality and safety;- Assists co-workers with various duties as required;- Attends training, meetings, etc., as necessary to enhance job knowledge and skills; and- Performs other related duties as assigned.QualificationsMinimum Requirement to Perform Work:High school diploma or GED;No prior experience;Valid South Carolina Class D Driver's License.Special Requirements:May be required to work additional hours, weekends and holidays, on a rotating basis.Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesKnowledge of basic addition and subtraction, such as making change or measuring;Ability to compare or inspect items against a standard;Ability to follow instructions and orders of supervisor;Ability to handle or use machines, tools or equipment requiring little or no prior experience, such as hand tools;Ability to perform routine work using common sense;Ability to read simple sentences, instructions or work orders; writing simple sentences and completing simple job forms; speaking simple sentences using basic grammar;Ability to perform simple, repetitive manual, clerical or operating tasks following a few definite procedures; requires minor short-term planning; requires little attention for accurate results; andAbility to guide others, requiring a few decisions affecting a few co-workers; works in a stable environment with clear and uncomplicated written/oral instructions but with some variations from the routine.BenefitsThe City of Columbia is proud to offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees. This package includes health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Part-time or temporary employees, including interns, are not eligible for City benefits.