Senior Maintenance Worker - Internal Recruitment Only

GENERAL PURPOSE: Under general supervision, performs the more difficult and responsible tasks of maintenance, construction, repair and upkeep of roadways, concrete, curbing, alleys, retention basins, facilities, buildings, parks, recreation fields and landscape areas. Works independently with little or no immediate supervision, and makes proper decisions using sound judgment; duties will vary according to job assignment.
Note: This recruitment is open to current City employees only. The vacant position is in the Streets Division. 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.

• When assigned to public works, repairs and maintains streets, roadways, concrete, curbing, sidewalks, barricades, alleys, retention basins, medians and right of ways; repairs or replaces asphalt, potholes, and surfaces using a variety of tools, equipment, and machinery.
• When assigned to parks, duties may include, but are not limited to mowing, landscaping, and maintenance of irrigation systems, athletic fields, aquatics facilities, trails, playground equipment, and application of herbicides, fungicides, pesticides; installs and maintains turf, trees, shrubs and other landscaping materials.
• When assigned to facilities, performs basic maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, and HVAC systems; completes work orders; estimates materials and supplies for needed repairs.
• Operates a variety of trucks and equipment in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures; sets up traffic control zones to minimize risk of accidents and assists with traffic flagging when needed.
• Inspects, cleans and performs routine maintenance work on trucks and equipment; identifies and reports mechanical problems requiring additional repair.
• Responds to emergency situations if required including motor vehicle accidents, spills, debris, and may assist with traffic control.
• Uses a personal computer or other hand-held communication devices to enter and retrieve information related to work assignments, other record keeping, and electronic communication; completes required daily logs and reports.
• Trains personnel in the safe and proper operation of a wide variety of tools and equipment; may assist in providing training and direction to new employees.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: May serve as lead when assigned.