Maintenance Worker II

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Maintenance Worker II Annual Salary Range: $48,389 - $58,816

Definition: Under direction (Maintenance Worker I), or general supervision (Maintenance Worker II), to perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled duties in the maintenance, repair, and construction of City streets, water, storm, and sewer lines; to use and operate manual tools, and light and moderately heavy power driven equipment; and to perform a variety of maintenance tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

• Maintenance Worker I --This is the entry level in the Maintenance Worker class series. Positions at this level usually perform most of the duties required of the positions at the Maintenance Worker II level, but are not expected to function at the same skill level and usually exercise less independent discretion and judgement in matters related to work procedures and methods. Work is usually supervised while in progress and fits an established structure or pattern. Exceptions or changes in procedures are explained in detail as they arise. Since this class is often used as a training class, employees may have only limited or no directly related work experience.
• Maintenance Worker II --This is the full journey level in the Maintenance Worker class series. Positions at this level are distinguished from the Maintenance Worker I level by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned, working independently and exercising judgement and initiative. Positions at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise, and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. Positions in this class series are flexibly staffed and positions at the Maintenance Worker II level are normally filled by advancement from the Maintenance Worker I level. When filled from the outside, the employee is required to have prior related experience which allows the employee to meet the qualification standards for the Maintenance Worker II level.

Supervision Exercised:

Maintenance Worker I Exercises no supervision.

Maintenance Worker II May exercise technical and functional supervision over lower level staff.

Examples of Important and Essential Duties (may include, but are not limited to, the following):

• Perform semi-skilled and skilled manual work in the maintenance and repair of City streets; grade, scrape, and level surfaces in preparation for road paving; assist in the repair of curbs and gutters and sidewalks; and the paving of streets and alleys using pneumatic tools, asphalt rakes, and other hand tools.
• Fill, patch, crack seal, and remove and replace road surfaces material and debris; load, transport, install, and unload stones, gravel, dirt, supplies, and equipment as required; trim and/or remove trees as assigned.
• Install, repair, and clean storm drains, pipelines, catch basins, and storm drain grates.
• Assist with cleaning and maintaining storm water lift pump stations; paint pumps and pump houses; lubricate lift pumps.
• Break up concrete or asphalt, build and set forms, and mix and pour cement for curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and sidewalk ramps.
• Install and remove pavement marking and legends, paint parking stalls, crosswalks, curbs, and street lines.
• Install, create, and replace street signs, traffic signs, and mounting posts.
• Assist in the installation, maintenance, and repair of sewer systems.
• Remove and inspect manhole covers and manholes; mix, pour, and finish concrete to raise manholes to street surfaces; replace manhole covers as needed.
• Assist with installing and repairing mains, laterals, valves, and fittings; thread and fit pipe; perform soldering and torch cutting of pipe; read, replace, repair, and rebuild water meters; turn on and off main line valves, hydrants, and fire service lines; pressure test lines of new construction; exercise valves and hydrants.
• Place traffic control and warning signs; serve as a flagman; set up lighting and barricades.
• Operate chemical sprayer in assigned areas to abate weeds.
• Operate City-owned tools, equipment, vehicles, and rental equipment; operate heavy equipment including grader, loader, fork lift, backhoe, sewer rodder equipment, and skip loader, and skid steer.
• Perform preventative maintenance procedures and minor maintenance and adjustments on equipment used.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Job Related and Essential Qualifications:

Maintenance Worker I Knowledge of: Proper use and maintenance of tools and equipment including the operational characteristics of light and moderately heavy motorized equipment. Safe driving principles and practices.

Skills to: Learn to operate a variety of street maintenance, repair, and construction equipment and tools in a safe and effective manner including manual, power, and pneumatic tools, compaction equipment, power grader, slurry and asphalt laying machine. Perform heavy manual labor for extended periods of time in all types of weather. Operate a motor vehicle safely.

Ability to: Learn, interpret, and apply the policies, procedures, laws, codes, and regulations pertaining to assigned programs and functions. Learn occupational hazards and standard safety practices necessary in the areas of street, water, storm, and sewer maintenance, repair, and construction. Learn materials, methods, practices, and equipment used in street, water, and sewer maintenance and repair. Learn to read, interpret, and apply technical information from manuals, drawings, specifications, layouts, blueprints, and schematics. Perform cement and masonry work. Perform minor repairs and adjustments to equipment and tools. Understand and follow oral and written instructions in English. Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Experience and Training Guidelines: Any combination equivalent to experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be: Experience: One year of experience performing a variety of maintenance, repair, and construction and equipment operation work. Training: Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance. License or Certificate: Possession of a valid driver's license.

Maintenance Worker II In addition to the qualifications for a Maintenance Worker I: Knowledge of: Operational characteristics of specialized street, water, storm, and sewer maintenance and repair equipment. Materials, methods, practices, and equipment used in street, water, storm, and sewer maintenance and repair. Occupational hazards and standard safety precautions necessary in street, water, storm, and sewer maintenance and repair work. Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations.

Skill to: Operate the full range of equipment and tools used in street, water, and sewer maintenance and repair in a safe and effective manner.

Ability to: Perform street, water, storm, and sewer maintenance and repair with accuracy, speed, and minimal supervision. Read, interpret, and apply technical information from manuals, drawings, specifications, layouts, blueprints, and schematics. Interpret and apply the policies, procedures, laws, codes, and regulations pertaining to assigned programs and functions.

Experience and Training Guidelines: Any combination equivalent to experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be: Experience: Three years of experience performing responsible street, water, or sewer maintenance, repair, and construction and equipment operation work. Training: Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance. License or Certificate: Possession of, or ability to obtain within six (6) months after promotion or hire, a valid commercial driver's license.

Special Requirements: (all levels) Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment:

Physical Skills: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability to work in an outdoor setting and operate assigned equipment. The frequencies noted below are general and may change depending upon the specific physical activities necessary to complete assigned tasks.

• Continuous: walking, standing.
• Frequent: sitting, standing, walking, reaching with arms and hands, crouching, smelling, kneeling, stooping, talking, handling, fingering, data entry, keyboarding, repetitive hand/arm movement, climbing, balancing, lifting, carrying, bending, and squatting.
• Occasional: pushing and pulling, twisting at waist, upward and downward flexion of neck, side-to-side turning of neck; lifting of objects weighing up to 75 lbs. form below waist level to above shoulder level, with or without assistance; lifting objects weighing from 76 – 100 lbs. from below waist level to shoulder level, with or without assistance; transporting of objects weighing up to 25 lbs. for distances up to 300 yards, with or without assistance; transporting of objects