Maintenance Worker I

Join the City of Reno and become part of an amazing team that strives every day to make our community a place we are all proud to call home. Starting salary for this position will be $49,046.40 annually, which is step one of the current pay scale. This is an open competitive opportunity for all qualified applicants. The City of Reno is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to everyone. This commitment is an integral part of our efforts to ensure that we have a diverse and representative workforce that serves the community of Reno. Responsibilities Perform a variety of maintenance and repair work on various City facilities and structures such as streets, signs, sewers, storm drains, fountains, planters, trash cans, and related public works structures. Operate a variety of equipment and hand and power tools in the performance of assigned functions; haul and dump debris, cut trees, branches and shrubs, and pick up litter. Perform a variety of maintenance duties in the overlay of street surfaces; rake and spread asphalt; seal cracks and patch streets; perform pothole patching and surface repairs using jack hammers and other equipment to fill and compact repaired areas. Perform street cuts for excavation and replacement of new asphalt; remove and replace concrete and asphalt; construct forms, lay cement and finish cement on curbs, gutters and sidewalks; perform cement repairs and patch work. Operate snow plows, sanders, and related snow removal equipment as required in the removal of snow and ice. Install street barricades and cones prior to the performance of street repair activities; direct and control traffic around work sites. Fabricate, prepare, paint, or silk screen street markings and signs; engrave plastic signs; replace and repair street signs as necessary. Perform a variety of tasks in the painting of traffic markings and signs; operate street striping equipment; paint crosswalks, stop bars, stop signs, directional arrows, lane markers, parking spaces, meter posts, barricades and traffic islands. Assist in maintaining all City sewer lines; tear out old or damaged storm drain pipe or sewer pipe and install with new; clean and maintain storm drains, pipes and catch basins using appropriate equipment. Assist other staff with routine and emergency repairs and preventive maintenance on sewer lift stations; change or repair filters, sump pumps, dehumidifiers, vent fans, lighting buffers, bubbler systems, fences, ceramic seals, valves, motors and electrical and plumbing systems. Assist other staff in maintaining and repairing telemetry system including antennae, electrical conduit, remote transmitter units, power boxes, dry contacts and switching boxes; maintain air monitoring meters for confined space entry activities. Remove graffiti within the City by various means including painting, pressure washing, sand blasting, and chemical wipes; photograph various instances as necessary and download pictures. Monitor and repair electronic sprinkler systems and associated control devices. Utilize proper safety precautions related to all work performed. Maintain inventory of tools, parts, and supplies; obtain price quotes and purchase tools, parts, and supplies. Estimate time and materials needed for jobs assigned; requisition tools and supplies as required. Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information within the area of assignment; resolve complaints or refer to higher level staff. Perform related duties as required. Qualifications Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Experience: One year of general maintenance experience is desirable. License or Certificate: Valid driver's license. License or Certificate: Possession of, or ability to obtain, a commercial driver's license (CDL) with appropriate endorsements and a Flagger's card issued by the state of Nevada within the probationary period (six months). Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The City of Reno is an equal opportunity employer. Recruitment, hiring, assignment, training, compensation, promotion, retention, and disciplinary decisions will be made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, political affiliation, membership in an employee association, or any other protected class status applicable under federal or state law or City Charter. #J-18808-Ljbffr