Building and Grounds Maintenance - (25-FAC)

Description

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties locations and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) in this job. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties in this description and incumbent(s) may be required to perform work-related tasks other than those specifically listed in this description. This job description is not a contract between the employee and the Authority. The job duties and essential functions may be changed at the discretion of the General Manager.

General

Job Title:Buildings and Grounds Maintenance WorkerJob Code:S0004Supervises Directly:NoNew or Revised:RevisedRegular or At-Will:RegularDate Last Revised:9/12/2024Exempt or Non-Exempt:Non-ExemptCompensation Approval Signature:Union/ Non-Union:UnionDepartment Name and Division:Facilities-OperationsSalary Schedule:Regular Wage Service (RW)Cost Center Code: 204006Grade:RW07Essential Position:YesReports To:Foreman Grounds MaintenanceEEO Code:Skilled Craft WorkersWork FormatIn-Person

Who We Are & What We Do:

At DC Water we provide more than 700000 District of Columbia residents and 24.6 million annual visitors with essential water wastewater and stormwater Water also provides wholesale wastewater treatment services for 1.8 million people in Montgomery and Prince Georges counties in Maryland and Fairfax and Loudoun counties in aspire to be known for superior service ingenuity and stewardship to advance the health and well-being of our diverse workforce and communities. To achieve this vision we commit to our shared mission every dayexceeding expectations by providing high quality water services in a safe environmentally friendly and efficient manner.

Role Description:

The Buildings and Grounds Maintenance Worker performs a variety of tasks involved in the upkeep of buildings grounds and related structures fixtures and worker in this position is subject to being placed on call during hours and schedule identified by the Authority.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Cleans levels grades seeds sods cultivates land plants mulches and fertilizes shrubs and trees. Prunes shrubbery and trees.
• Cuts grass with complicated deck riding turf mowers up to seventy-two (72) inches dual wheel riding mowers and PTO driven mowers which at times the blades must be raised and lowered manually.
• Maintains and repairs equipment such as the changing of blades and/or pulleys on the self propelled turf and riding mowers.
• Operates and/or drives a tractor heavy duty five (5) ton dump truck and forklifts. Operates Authority vehicles as an essential function of the position. Maintains vehicles and/or equipment in a clean and orderly manner. Reports any operating deficiencies to the appropriate Authority personnel.
• Uses a variety of hand tools such as pruning shears clippers shovels and mattocks hoes rakes the performance of maintenance and landscaping duties.
• Removes snow by using hand equipment such as snow shovels and power snow blowers.
• Arranges and transports furnishings cleans windows removes window screens and doors; empties trash; unstops storm roof and floor drains. Occasionally may be required to vacuum buff and wax floors and dust furniture.
• Complies with applicable safety rules and regulations.
• Performs other related duties and projects as assigned at the discretion of the supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A

Key Working Relationships: Interacts with co-workers throughout the department and the Authority.

Skills & Qualifications:

The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and ability necessary for an individual to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable amounts of training are provided.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Required Experience:Two (2) years of experience that demonstrates the ability to maintain and upkeep building facilities.Minimum Education Requirements:High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificateRequired Skills:Knowledge of appropriate landscaping methods and techniques to perform gardening assignmentsAbility to use a variety of motorized tools and accessories to cut and prune grass and shrubberySkill in manipulating tractor controls for smooth starting stopping and maneuvering the tractor and towing vehicles in congested areas.Required Licenses & Certifications:Must possess and maintain a valid Motor Vehicle Operating LicenseRequired Languages:N/APhysical Requirements:Subject to indoor and /or outdoor environmental conditions that include exposure to extreme cold and/or hot temperatures.Subject to noise and to hazards from a variety of physical conditions.Subject to atmospheric conditions that affect the respiratory system or skin such as fumes odors dusts mists gases or poor ventilation or to exposure to oils or other cutting fluids.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

Preferred Experience:N/APreferred Education Requirements:N/APreferred Skills:N/A

*The work environment characteristics described in the physical requirements section of the required skills & qualifications table are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities.

Your Experience at DC Water:

At DC Water our people make us an industry leader. Join a group of thinkers innovators and problem solvers focused on protecting lifes most precious resource in the nations capital.

• Take pride in your work.We provide an essential service and do work that matters. A career at DC Water is an exciting opportunity to help improve the environment and make a lasting difference for the community.

• Connect to a strong culture.Everything we do is grounded in our shared valuesaccountability trust teamwork customer focus safety and wellbeing.

• Be your true self.We are an inclusive organization that embraces diversity and we recognize and celebrate employees individuality and unique contributions.

• Build your skills and career path.We are committed to developing a future-ready workforce by helping our employees develop skills for the jobs of tomorrow.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing

The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities.

If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process to

perform essential job functions and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment please

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