Maintenance Worker

Description: I. JOB DUTY SUMMARY Performs a variety of tasks necessary to achieve goals of the Public Works Department, as determined by the Public Works Director using manual labor and construction trade skills; operates one or more types of equipment; and other duties as assigned. The work often requires more than usual physical strength and endurance, including the ability to lift more than 100 lbs. and to with stand extended exposure to the elements. Employees may be assigned and rotated, at the employer's option to any job, assignment or any shift. II. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Heavy manual labor. Perform snow and ice control removal when required using equipment to maintain streets, sidewalks, and parking lots. Perform landscaping, grass mowing, and related grounds maintenance. Operate hand tools such as chainsaw, road saw, jack hammer, etc. Maintain repair and install site furniture. Assist in the installation and repair of underground pipes Assist in placement of wet concrete involving repair or construction work. Assist in placement of asphalt involving patching or paving operations on Village streets and parking areas. Insure the proper maintenance of equipment and tools through inspections and repairs. Perform tree trimming on Village owned/maintained trees. Perform indoor building and construction tasks such as dry wall, painting, taping and etc. Remove dead animals from streets when required. Complete tear down and set-up of special events. Perform street repair and maintenance including, repairing manholes and sidewalks, fixing signs, and striping. Perform street sweeping. Maintains the supply and distribution of the water system including water main breaks, pump stations, hydrants, valves, and water reservoirs. Maintains the separate and combined sewer systems including root cutting, flushing, televising of sewer mains, repair of manholes. Performs water meter installations, water shut offs and turn ons. Performs carpentry work as required. Operation of light, medium and heavy equipment operation including, but not limited to; backhoe, loader, street sweeper, skid steer, dump trucks, tamper, chipper, etc. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements: III. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS – EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE Construction trades, equipment operation, tree and plant care. Variety of semiskilled and/or skilled maintenance and manual tasks. Operate light, medium, and heavy equipment. Service medium and heavy on- and off- road equipment. Understand and carry out oral and written instructions. IV. EDUCATION AND TRAINING Associates Degree or Technical Degree in construction management, forestry, landscape maintenance, plumbing or related field preferred. Or an equivalent combination of experience and training. Must have a valid Class B driver’s license (CDL) from the State of Illinois. V. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear and smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. VI. WORKING CONDITIONS The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work is performed primarily in an outside environment. The employee while performing the duties of this job frequently works in outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, extreme heat, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is moderate, except during construction situations when the noise level may be loud The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.