Maintenance Worker I - Right Of Way

Position Scope

Our Vision: We aspire to be the community of limitless possibilities.

Our Mission is to provide exceptional services for a safe, thriving community, while honoring our history and innovating for the future.

Embrace the New - Do Right - Lend a Hand - Find a Way - Enjoy our Work - Celebrate Uniqueness Our Benefits The City of Buckeye provides an extensive benefits package designed to support the well-being of our employees. This includes health, dental, vision, life, pet insurance, as well as wellness incentives. Coverage begins the first day of the month following the start of your employment.
Vacation & Sick Leave At the City of Buckeye, we understand the vital role that vacation time plays in supporting the mental, physical, and emotional well-being of our employees. Vacation and sick leave accruals begin on the first day of employment and may be used upon accrual. Additionally, employees receive credit towards vacation leave accruals for years of service with other public sector retirement systems nationwide (not including Federal service).
Holidays The City of Buckeye observes eleven holidays per year: New Years Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving and the day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.
Retirement This position participates in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Contribution is mandatory, and the current contribution rate is 12.27%, per fiscal year. Primary Duties and Responsibilities

GENERAL PURPOSE: Under close supervision, performs routine and unskilled general labor, maintenance, construction, repair and upkeep work on City right of ways and grounds.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Performs a variety of manual labor and basic equipment operation tasks as assigned; duties will vary according to job assignment.
• Performs routine grounds maintenance and repairs; installs and repairs irrigation lines; replaces dead trees, landscape plants and shrubbery along City right of ways and facility grounds.
• Operates a variety of minor equipment in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures.
• Performs unskilled construction, maintenance and manual labor work.
• Picks up and delivers materials as directed.
• Inspects, cleans and performs routine maintenance work on minor equipment; identifies and reports mechanical problems requiring additional repair.
• Completes required daily logs and reports.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Minimum Qualifications & Position Requirements

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or GED.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• City policies and procedures.
• Principles and practices of landscape or grounds repair and maintenance.
• Minor equipment maintenance and repairs.
• Safety standards and practices.
• Principles of basic record keeping and records management.

Skill in:

• Safe and efficient operation of minor equipment according to standard operating and safety procedures.
• Reading and interpreting maps, technical specifications and operations manuals for equipment.
• Following and effectively communicating verbal and written instructions.

12-Month Goals:

• Obtain NIMS IS-100 and IS-700 Certification
• Obtain ATTSA Traffic Control Flagger Certification
• Obtain Pesticide and/or Herbicide Spray Certification

Additional Information

** This posting will close once 50 applications have been received. **

Special Requirements: Possession of a valid Arizona Drivers License.

Physical Demands / Work Environment: Work is performed outdoors and in public facilities.
Reports To: Maintenance Superintendent Supervision Exercised: None FLSA Status: Non-exempt
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY : It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.