Public Works Maintenance Worker 2

Public Works Maintenance Worker 2

Responsibilities

• performing maintenance
• operating equipment
• repairing infrastructure

Requirements

• Requires 1 year of related public works

• Maintenance

• Custodial, or repair experience, or 2 years applying relevant tools and water-system knowledge. Class A commercial driver's license with airbrake endorsement required

• Technical tools mentioned

• snow plowriding lawn mowersnow blowerhand shovelgas weed trimmerleaf blowerHach Chlorine pocket colorimeter IIMicrosoft 457(b) deferred compensation plans

• About the Department The City of Madison Water Utility is looking to hire a Public Works Maintenance Worker 2! This position performs varied public works maintenance tasks, including:

• Custodial and janitorial work

• Cleaning of vehicles

• Inspection and assessment of reported water system problems

• Operating valves in the system to close off or reduce water flow to parts of the system

• Notifying members of the public about water supply problems and how they will be resolved

• Communicating with Leadworker, Supervisor and Operator to manage system problems

• Working with other staff as assigned to correct system problems

• Work Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

• The City of Madison is a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

• Black, Indigenous, people of color, women, trans, nonbinary, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We value the unique blend of lived experiences and diverse perspectives that comes from non-traditional education pathways and the variety of transferrable skills each candidate brings to the table. We value diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Even if every item on the job posting doesn’t match your experience perfectly, we encourage you to apply and share how your skills and experience can best serve our community.

• Position Duties

• Operate a snow plow, riding lawn mower with front mounted broom attachment, and snow blower or hand shovel for snow removal.

• Break up ice and apply sand and salt to parking lot or road.

• Safely operate riding lawn mower, push mower, gas weed trimmer, leaf blower, and various grounds maintenance hand tools.

• Clean buildings, surfaces, equipment, and lighting, using hand and power equipment and appropriate materials.

• Collect, sort, and prepare trash and recyclables for collection.

• Treat surfaces with protective materials. Sweep, wash windows, clean parking lots, and clean vehicle storage buildings.

• Wash and wax vehicles.

• Lead and train other staff in work assignments.

• Maintain records of work performed.

• Respond to reports of water system problems, such as main, valve, hydrant, or service leaks, leaking meters, discolored water, low pressure, or no water as directed by the Leadworker or Waterworks Operator.

• Assess problem and communicate with Leadworker or Operator in order to take corrective action.

• Operate valves, hydrants, an