Maintenance Tech - Streets

STREETS MAINTENANCE - City of Nampa

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN - STREETSHiring Salary: $20.00-$23.44 DOE

• This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Reports to (Role): Street Maintenance LeadDepartment/Group: StreetsFLSA Status: Non-ExemptTravel Required: NonePosition Type: Full-TimeJob Family / Business Unit: StreetsBenefits Eligible: YesEEO Category: Skilled CraftPERSI Eligible: Yes

Work Schedule: Monday through Thursday, 10 hour shifts

WE TAKE CARE OF OUR PEOPLE!The City of Nampa offers competitive benefits and growth opportunities, including:MedicalDentalVisionPERSI Retirement Plan, with 11.18% employer contribution401k & 457 Retirement Plans11 Paid HolidaysPaid Time Off (at least 4 weeks per year)Life Insurance with AD&DShort-Term DisabilityLong-Term DisabilityFlexible Spending AccountEmployer-Funded HRA VEBA Health SavingsWellness Program & RewardsOpportunity for student Public Service Loan ForgivenessHarward Recreation Center Membership DiscountOther Great Benefits!

POSITION SUMMARY:Entry level position performing a variety of routine manual and semi-skilled construction, maintenance and repair work in an assigned area of responsibility, and/or services as the lead worker over an assigned maintenance crew; performs other duties as required or assigned. Design, fabricate, install and maintain traffic control signs through the operation of special computerized and manual equipment under direction of assigned supervisor.

The principal function of an employee in this class is perform a variety of routine manual and semi-skilled construction, maintenance and repair work in an assigned area of responsibility to ensure a safe and pleasant environment for City residents. The work is performed under the supervision and direction of an assigned supervisor, but considerable leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative. The nature of the work performed requires that an employee in this class establish and maintain effective working relationships with the assigned supervisor, other City employees, and the general public. The principal duties of this class are performed in an outdoor environment in a variety of terrains and weather conditions with exposure to airborne pathogens and chemicals. Frequent exposure to gasoline, diesel, paint and asphalt fumes.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Maintains and repairs City streets and roadways, including preparing road surfaces, patching or overlaying, paving and repairing potholes, painting crosswalks and building, repairing and erecting appropriate signage as required.
• Maintains City streets, roadways, paths and accesses to ensure safety rules and regulations.
• Secures assigned work areas from traffic hazards to ensure the safety of City motorists and recreational participants, maintenance crews and the general public, including directing and flagging traffic.
• Plows, sands, and performs snow removal and general maintenance as necessary.
• Painting of crosswalks, storm drain cleaning and maintenance, removes and replace drains.
• Instructs or leads the work of seasonal workers to ensure the safe and efficient completion of all work assignments.
• Applies chemicals in the control and management of weeds in City right of way.
• Mows grass, operates small equipment in street and traffic maintenance such as: push mowers, weed eaters, bush hog mower, hedge trimmer, gas powered cut saws, chain saws, blower and other hand garden tools.
• Operate crack router, air compressor, concrete saw and crack sealer in performance of street maintenance operations.
• Cleans, washes and waxes vehicles and equipment. General maintenance on equipment such as changing blades, greasing and changing brooms on sweepers. Checking oil, fuel and other fluid levels.
• Install, maintain and repair all types of traffic control signs and assemblies to include construction and maintenance work zone traffic control devices.
• Maintains computer reports of traffic control sign locations and materials used.
• Maintains a working inventory of signs.
• Assures proper placement of traffic control devices during maintenance operation.
• May assist qualified technician in maintenance of street lighting and signals to include cabinets.
• Work on-call shifts, night shifts and mandatory 30-minute response to standby, snow removal or other real-world emergencies in off hours when required.
• Assumes responsibility for other duties as required or assigned.
• Attends meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions and reviews publications and audio-visual materials to become and remain current on principles, practices, and new developments in assigned work areas.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:

• Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems.
• Responds to citizens' questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner.
• Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities.
• Is punctual and timely in meeting requirements of performance, including attendance standards and work deadlines.
• May perform other duties as assigned.
• Respects the opinion of others and demonstrates a reasonable relationship with employees, supervisors and others.
• Accepts and performs in a timely and effective manner changes in work assignments and/or how work is performed.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) required.
• 6 plus months of experience in job related training or education preferred.
• Ability to operate a personal computer using standard or customized software applications appropriate to assigned tasks and the ability and willingness to quickly learn and put to use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information and/or technology.
• Six to twelve months of work experience in work zone safety is desirable.
• Approved Flagging Certification required within 6 months of employment.
• Must live within 30 minutes response time required when on call. Must have or obtain a residential or cell phone within 30 days and provide number to Supervisor.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Some knowledge of basic principles & practices of construction, maintenance, and repair activities.
• Some knowledge of the safe and proper use of basic hand tools, power tools, and equipment used in construction, maintenance, and repair work.
• Ability to efficiently operate related City vehicles, construction and maintenance tools and equipment, including trucks, jack hammers, weed eaters, tractors, mowers, routers, crack sealers, air compressors and other related equipment.
• Ability to work outdoors for extended periods of time with exposure to varying weather conditions and day or night schedules as required.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of mechanical and labor-intensive duties including the ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time and strength to lift and maneuver materials and equipment.
• Ability to use a variety of hand tools and power tools safely.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and/or written instructions, read maps and blueprints and perform shop mathematics.
• Ability to prepare accurate and reliable record keeping.
• Ability to perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing, using both technical and non-technical language.
• Ability and willingness to quickly learn and put to use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information and/or technology.
• Integrity, ingenuity, and inventiveness in the performance of assigned tasks.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work is performed primarily in an outdoor environment, and the employee in this class is subject to outside environmental conditions.

EEO STATEMENT:The City of Nampa is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

DISCLAIMER:The city has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the City reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the City may deem appropriate.