Maintenance Worker I - City of Merriam : Job Details

Description This position is responsible to help support the City of Merriam's mission by providing both unskilled and semi-skilled maintenance to streets, curbs & sidewalks, streetlights and city signage, and storm drains, and parks; these duties will be performed in a safe manner, while promoting the City of Merriam's values. Essential Functions and Duties

• Regularly inspects and/or repairs streets, drainage systems, and signs at frequent intervals
• Responds to complaints regarding traffic signals, street signs, drainage problems, sidewalks, curbs and gutters; explains findings to supervisor
• Inspects and ensures proper maintenance of equipment and tools; cleaning and basic maintenance
• Drives city-owned vehicles; will load, haul, unload equipment, gravel, sand and salt in a variety of weather conditions
• Performs labor involved in construction and maintenance projects as part of a crew; including pavement cutting, ditch digging, hot asphalt placement, crack seal, flagging, hand digging, manhole and pipe repair, laying and backfilling
• Operates lawnmower, edger, string trimmer, snow blower, and trimmers
• Operates a variety of power construction and maintenance tools and equipment used in parks and street department, as well as ground maintenance
• Promotes City at all times
• Wears appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Valid State-issued driver's license
• Commercial driver's license (CDL) or ability to obtain within 8 weeks of start date
• Must be physically capable of working outside and inside in all weather conditions in a physically active manner
• High school diploma or GED
• At least 1 year of experience relating to construction, maintenance, or repair
• Equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and to follow oral and /or written instruction
• Ability to work without the need for close supervision; keeping personal safety in mind
• Ability to work outdoors in all conditions
• Some knowledge of various equipment, materials, and supplies used in building and grounds maintenance
• Knowledge of safe operation of the tools needed to make minor repairs
• Ability to perform heavy, manual tasks for extended periods of time
• Ability to stand and walk on concrete and/ or uneven surfaces for extended periods of time