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Job Description

JOB FUNCTION / PURPOSE

Our Community Maintenance & Janitorial Technician worker will collect and dispose of solid waste and other job duties as assigned by the Manager. Must be able to work Thursday - Monday 4 hours a day.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Pick up and dump refuse containers and trash.

• Collect large items such as tree limbs and deposit on a flatbed truck.

• Cut or mow weeds and grass to leave streets, alleys and surrounding property in a clean and sanitary condition.

• Utilize hand tools such as shovels, pitchforks, rakes and small power tools such as saws and mowers.

• Wash, paint and service city equipment and machinery; assist with minor repair.

• Will periodically assist other departments with moving large or heavy objects and general maintenance.

• Assist other departmental staff on special projects as directed.

• Perform weekend and holiday duty as assigned.

• Follow all department policies and procedures.

• Attend safety classes, reinforce and comply with company safety policies

• Provide janitorial duties and responsibilities as directed.

• Assist the project manager with any duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Clean the pool and pool decking area as directed.

Qualifications:

Prefer six months of related experience, high school diploma or GED, or specialized vocational training. Must have a valid state driver’s license and meet minimum driving standards.

Knowledge of:

• Processes used in the collection and disposal of waste materials.

• Guide others, requiring decisions, affecting the individual, co-workers; works in a somewhat fluid environment with rules and procedures.

• Make decisions with very minor impact - affects only the individual.

Skilled in:

• The use of various equipment and machinery such as hand tools and heavy equipment utilized in disposal activities such as compactors, lifts, claws and various hydraulic systems as well as shovels, brooms and rakes.

• Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Ability to:

• Effectively communicate with employees and citizens who will inquire regarding disposal procedures.

• Work with citizens who may have complaints on services provided.

• Read simple sentences or instructions; write simple sentences; speak simple sentences using basic grammar.

• Perform semi-routine work following procedures, with occasional problems; requires normal attention for accurate results.

Working conditions:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to extreme heat and/or cold, wet or humid conditions, bright and/or dim light, dust or pollen, intense noise levels, vibration, fumes or noxious odors. All required safety standards shall be adhered to mitigate risk from moving mechanical parts, electrical shock, heights, blood-borne pathogens, traffic, animals and wildlife, toxic or caustic chemicals, and other identified hazards. Must be able to work Thursday - Monday 4 hours a day.

Physical requirements

This position requires frequent standing, kneeling, bending and climbing. The employee must be able to use hands to operate and manipulate tools and equipment. This position requires very heavy physical exertion including the ability to lift over 50 pounds and exert over 100 pounds of force on a regular basis.

The employee must be willing to work non-standard and overtime hours as required.

The position requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, hearing, and depth perception.

Other Duties:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required. Employee shall perform all other duties as required.

Requirements

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.