: REPOSTED: 03/06/2025

Performs maintenance work for City facilities. Operates heavy equipment, maintains landscaping, and performs janitorial duties.

: ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

*The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.* - Plants, waters, fertilizes, edges, and cuts grass; rakes leaves; trims and prunes trees and hedges; trims, pulls, and sprays weeds. - Checks grounds for vandalism and damages; erases or paints over graffiti on walls. - Picks-up trash and other debris and disposes properly; sweeps sidewalks. - Performs minor carpentry work; cleans air-conditioner filters; replaces light bulbs in buildings; performs minor paint jobs. - Drives tractor mower and trucks to haul debris; maintains City vehicles including checking oil, gas, and water levels. - Assists in performing minor plumbing repairs such as installing the sprinkler systems; digs trench and makes adjustments to the pipe and pipe-fitting; assists in repairing sinks, toilets, and faucets in buildings. - Maintains recreational fields; marks foul lines and home plate. - Sets up for services and events, provides customer service, and breaks down at close of event. - Prepares and maintains accurate records regarding work performed. - Performs related work as required. COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES Knowledge of: - Knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation - Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of hand and small power tools - Knowledge of irrigation system - Knowledge of custodial practices and techniques Skills and Abilities: - Skill in organization and time management - Skill in performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature - Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing - Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships - Ability to meet schedules and deadlines of the work - Ability to maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries - Ability to follow oral and written instructions - Ability to comply with City policies and procedures - Ability to maintain vehicles and equipment - Ability to maintain accurate and complete records WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS Physical Effort RequirementsPosition will have the following exposures - Occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Occasional outside work. - Exerting up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects. Work Environment LocationsPosition will require the employee to work in the following types of work environments Never - Warehouse environment Seldom - Warehouse environment Sometimes - Office or similar indoor environment - Confined space Frequently - Outdoor environment - Street environment (near moving traffic) - Construction site - Vehicles Often - Outdoor environment - Street environment (near moving traffic) - Construction site - Vehicles ExposuresPosition will require the employee to be exposed to the following environmental elements Seldom - Individuals with known violent backgrounds - Communicable diseases Sometimes - Individuals who are hostile or irate - Fumes or airborne particles - Toxic or caustic chemicals or substanc s Often - Extreme cold (below 32 degrees) - Extreme heat (above 100 degrees) - Moving mechanical parts - Loud noises (85+ decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction) TravelPosition will require the employee to travel Seldom: - Local travel - Regional travel - National travel - International travel