Description

Public Works Maintenance Tech II: Performs a variety of manual labor tasks related to the maintenance and repair of city streets, drainage systems, rights-of-ways, parks, buildings, and other facilities and must be able to operate a wide variety of hand and power tools and other light to heavy equipment.

ORGANIZATIONAL FEATURES: (personnel supervision, budgets, performance, etc.)
The Public Works Maintenance Tech II is a position for the Public Works Department and works under the guidance of the Public Works Director or Supervisor. This is a non-supervisory position.

Requirements

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Individual duties, assignments and responsibilities required of the position) 

•  Performs general labor using hand and power tools; performs minor construction work to maintain City buildings and grounds including scraping, painting, picking up brush and trash, cleaning, changing A/C filters, and general other duties as become necessary.
•  Operates light equipment associated with the maintenance and repair of the roadway system including shoulders and sidewalks; clears drainage systems, maintains rights-of-way areas by mowing and vegetation control, assists with sign installation and maintenance of park areas.
• Performs routine maintenance and minor mechanical adjustments and repairs of equipment; maintains and cleans vehicles and shop area.
• Performs parks and grounds maintenance duties which includes mowing grass, operating a weed eater, removing and trimming shrubbery, raking leaves, chipping and removing trash
• Repairs and replaces street signs and poles as needed.
• Secures work zones with barricades, barrels, and signage.
• Cleans drainage ditches and culverts as needed.
• Must be able to work overtime as required to complete assigned tasks; may periodically move furniture in City Hall or other City facilities; assist with Code enforcement of garbage, brush, trees, etc.
• Performs such other related duties as may be assigned. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: (technical, communication, interpersonal, etc.)

• Knowledge of methods, practices, materials, and equipment used in street and building maintenance.
• Knowledge of and use and care of tools and specialized equipment.
• Skills to understand and follow instructions.
• Ability to use power or hand operated tools; operate equipment involved in street repair.
• Ability to tolerate outside working conditions, including exposure to adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers.

 EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: (special training, certifications, college degree, etc.)

•  High school graduation, or its equivalent plus 2 years related experience or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
•  Appropriate Texas driver's license with good driving record.
•  Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screening and background check.