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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMWI - Wastewater TreatmentCITY OF IOWA CITY - Job Description Job Class #04-08 FLSA Non-Exempt Civil Service Identification Position Title: Maintenance Worker I - Wastewater Treatment Department: Public Works Division: Wastewater Supervisor: Assistant Superintendent – Wastewater / Wastewater Superintendent Job Summary Under immediate direction, performs work of routine difficulty in the cleaning and maintenance of grounds and buildings at the Wastewater treatment plant and facilities. Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities Cleans floors and carpets of wastewater treatment plant buildings; washes windows; cleans bathrooms, break rooms and locker rooms; scrubs and waxes floors. Removes trash from buildings, stocks beverage machines. Paints buildings and equipment; changes air filters and light bulbs; cleans vents. Mows grass around treatment plant facilities, lift stations and other related areas. Plants and prunes trees and shrubs; maintains landscaping; sprays weeds. Works with hourly employees; relays landscaping and maintenance tasks; trains hourly employees on assigned tasks. Operates snowplow and blowers to remove snow in winter months. Removes trash and litter from treatment plant grounds. Performs light maintenance on landscaping and janitorial equipment; maintains job records. Transports equipment to service department or vendors for repair. Conducts self in a manner which promotes and supports diversity and inclusivity in the workplace and community. Performs all other related duties as assigned. Physical and Environmental Conditions The physical demands and work environment conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job and are encountered while performing those essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Job Class #04-08 Wastewater Page 2 Updated 08/11/2022 While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, and hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Minimum Education, Experience and Certification High school degree or equivalent required. Six months of experience in building and ground maintenance required. Valid commercial driver’s license instruction permit required within 90 days of hire. Valid Class B commercial driver’s license with air brake and tank endorsements required within 6 months of hire. This position is subject to federal drug testing requirements including screening through the FMCSA Clearinghouse. A pre-employment drug screen is required. Must be 18 years of age per Iowa Code 92.8. Must pass criminal background check. Preferred Education, Experience and Certification Two years of experience in building and ground maintenance preferred. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of general landscaping and ground maintenance procedures. Skills in the operation of various trucks, using end loaders and equipment including mowers, pressure washer, painting equipment, power vacuum, tractors, snow blowers, pneumatic and electrical machinery and hand tools. Ability to follow oral and written instructions. Ability to make simple mathematical calculations a nd take measurements. Ability to read and understand work orders and maintain written job records. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position.