Maintenance Worker I-II Surface Water Management

Nature of Work

Under the direct supervision of the Public Works and Parks Maintenance Superintendent with direction from the Lead and Senior Maintenance Workers these positions primarily perform installation repair and maintenance of surface water drainage facilities. These positions are currently assigned to the Surface Water Management Maintenance Division; incumbents also assist with the Streets Parks and Facilities Maintenance divisions as needed.

Necessary Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of methods equipment and materials used in general maintenance and construction work.
• Knowledge of techniques and ability to operate equipment tools used in the maintenance and repair of streets storm drains and landscaping.
• Knowledge or occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
• Basic knowledge of equipment repair and maintenance.
• Ability to effectively apply the methods operations and activities of storm drain maintenance programs.
• Ability to operate and repair a variety of equipment in a safe and effective manner.
• Observe legal and defensive driving practices.
• Ability to perform a variety of heavy manual tasks for extended periods of time under varying weather conditions.
• Ability to work nights weekends standby and emergency callins
• Ability to occasionally lift push and pull objects up to 60 pounds singlehandedly and 100 pounds with assistance.
• Perform the essential functions of the position.
• Be punctual and dependable.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees supervisors and the public.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Accurately perform basic mathematical computations.

Job Classifications

• Maintenance Workers perform physically demanding skilled and semiskilled tasks in the installation repair and maintenance of streets surface water drainage facilities parks and recreation grounds and/or City buildings and facilities. Typically works as a crewmember under supervision. Incumbents are generally assigned to a specific division but will assist other divisions as needed.
• Maintenance Worker I is the entrylevel classification in the Maintenance Worker series. Incumbents perform maintenance repair and construction duties of a routine nature under close supervision working under immediate supervision while learning job tasks. Positions at this level are distinguished from the Maintenance Worker II by the performance of less than the full range of duties as assigned to the journey level classification. This classification is typically used as a training classification in that incumbents have only limited related work experience. Employees assigned to this classification are generally advanced to the Maintenance Worker II level upon meeting the requirements subject to satisfactory performance.
• Maintenance Worker II is the journey level classification in the Maintenance Worker series and is distinguished from the Maintenance Worker I level by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned with only minimal instruction or assistance including the operation of commercial vehicles as assigned. Incumbents work independently seeking assistance only as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. Positions in this classification may be flexibly staffed and are generally filled by advancement from the Maintenance Worker I classification subject to satisfactory performance; however depending on the assignment openings may be filled by external applicants whose qualifications better meet the Citys current needs.

Maintenance Worker I Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Related experience in the installation repair and maintenance of surface water drainage systems highly preferred.
• Vocational school or technical training in maintenance and repair or construction trade preferred.
• Successful completion of preemployment background criminal history and driving record checks.
• Possession of a good driving record and ability to maintain throughout employment.
• Possession of a valid Washington State drivers license;
• Possession of a valid First Aid/CPR card or obtain within three months of hire date and ability to maintain throughout employment.
• Possession of a current Washington State Department of Transportation Traffic Flagging Card within three months of employment and ability to maintain throughout employment.
• Because of the known effects of tobacco use the City of Des Moines does not hire applicants who use tobacco products.

Maintenance Worker II Requirements

• All of the above Maintenance Worker I requirements; AND
• Four years equivalent work experience in streets surface water facilities or park maintenance; and
• Possession of a valid Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL).
• Preemployment random and postaccident drug and alcohol testing are required for this position.
• Current City employees in the Maintenance Worker I classification are generally advanced to the Maintenance Worker II classification after meeting the fouryear experience requirement subject to satisfactory performance.
• Related experience in the installation repair and maintenance of the positions surface water drainage facilities strongly preferred.
• Vocational school or technical training in maintenance and repair or construction trade preferred.

Working Conditions and Physical Abilities

• Duties require being available to work nights weekends standby and emergency callins. Work is primarily performed in an outdoor environment under all weather conditions. Work environment includes uneven and unstable walking surfaces tripping hazards moderate noise levels adverse weather conditions exposure to noise dust grease smoke fumes gases chemicals pesticides traffic and heavy equipment. Some risk of exposure to vehicular traffic noise and exhaust fumes and working around open trenches and construction areas which involves the use of safety equipment such as reflective bests hardhats and safety boots. Must follow all safety requirements carefully. The noise level is usually moderate and may sometimes be loud. Requires the ability to walk kneel stand crouch crawl climb ladders bend dig hear and speak to exchange information and occasionally push pull and lift objects weighing up to 100 pounds. Position requires driving a vehicle to conduct work.

Equal Opportunity Employer

• The City of Des Moines is committed to hiring a diverse workforce and all qualified applicants including all ethnic backgrounds and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race sex age color religion national origin marital status sexual orientation veteran status disability status or any other basis prohibited by federal state or local law.
• In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act an employer is obligated to make a reasonable accommodation only to the known limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability. In general it is the responsibility of the applicant or employee with a disability to inform the employer that an accommodation is needed to participate in the application process to perform essential job functions or to receive equal benefits and privileges of employment.

General Information

• Union Status: Teamsters Local 763.
• The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions for this job classification the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility but should not be considered an allinclusive listing of work requirements.
• The physical abilities described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The provisions of this job description do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained herein may be modified and/or revoked without notice.
• Under the direct supervision of the Public Works and Parks Maintenance Superintendent with direction from the Lead and Senior Maintenance Workers these positions primarily perform installation repair and maintenance of surface water drainage facilities. These positions are currently assigned to the Surface Water Management Maintenance Division; incumbents also assist with the Streets Parks and Facilities Maintenance divisions as needed.