Maintenance Technician/Specialist - Stormwater

The City of Lakewood is dedicated to upholding City values to include: Performance Excellence, Leadership, Respect and Collaboration. Best fit candidates will demonstrate innovation, customer service, dedication, passion and engagement. All people, citizens and employees, will be treated with respect, relevance, and importance.

We are hiring for either a Maintenance Technician or a Maintenance Specialist Steps 2-4, dependent upon qualifications.

PAY RATES:

Maintenance Tech (Step 1): $24.69/hour

Maintenance Specialist (Step 2): $30.86/hour

Maintenance Specialist (Step 3): $34.87/hour

Maintenance Specialist (Step 4): $39.40/hour

Maintenance Technician Job Description

Operates dump trucks, as well as other equipment and tools, and labors in the daily operation of maintenance crews in the Maintenance Division of Public Works.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Incumbent is accountable for all duties of this job and other projects and responsibilities may be added at the City’s discretion. Employees must be able to perform the essential duties of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Labors and drives dump trucks and snowplows, as well as other equipment for asphalt repair work, digging ditches, cleaning gulches, cleaning inlets, laying pipes, repairing pipes, grading roads, etc.
• Assists in repairing water and sewer breaks.
• Performs other maintenance duties as needed, including laboring on various crews, cleaning equipment, yard work and office functions.
• Plows and sands City streets during winter months.
• Adjusts, inspects, cleans and performs minor maintenance on vehicular and non-vehicular equipment.
• Cleans and maintains tools; cleans work and shop area.
• Performs physically arduous work outdoors.
• Logs daily work activities and inspection records of City facilities.
• Requires regular and prompt attendance.
• Follows prescribed safety measures. Must maintain and utilize City-provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when conducting activities where the employee is exposed to risks above those encountered in a traditional office setting. If injured on-the-job due to failure to utilize PPE a safety violation can be taken.
• On-call duty on a rotating basis (voluntary except for the water, sewer, and snow/ice control section where it is mandatory).
• Position requires a criminal background check and a post-offer/pre-employment physical and drug test examination.
• Performs all other tasks as assigned.

Reporting Relationships

Supervision Received: Receives general supervision from the Maintenance Crew Leader and Maintenance Leadperson.

Supervision Given: None

Education and Experience

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Completion of vocational or college-level courses preferred.
• Experience: None required. Experience in Public Works Maintenance operations or construction preferred.

Certification/Licenses/Specialized Training

• Valid CDL Class B license with air brake endorsement and tanker endorsement (or ability to obtain in 6 months).
• Flagger certification (or ability to obtain in 6 months).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability and willingness to perform any and all tasks required to complete work projects, including general laboring.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills to perform as a laborer on the following operations:
• pothole patching
• major street patching/paving/rolling
• sweeper operation and support
• snow and ice control
• drainage operations
• water and sewer operations
• Skills in the operation of the following hand tools:
• Rakes, shovels and picks
• Must be able to interact and communicate effectively with others in a positive manner.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member.
• Ability to work and be productive without constant supervision.
• Ability to serve as positive role model to other employees.
• Ability to maintain a businesslike attitude, placing priority on services for Lakewood citizens.
• Ability to work snow shifts and other emergency situations.
• Ability to work safely and set up safe work zones.

Maintenance Specialist Job Description

The Maintenance Specialists – Steps 2, 3 and 4 are part of a Maintenance Step Structure career path series. These jobs will operate equipment and labor in the daily operation of maintenance crews in the Maintenance Division of Public Works. Ability to advance within the Maintenance Step Structure requires a minimum overall rating of “Meets Expectations” as well as the additional qualifications listed below.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Incumbent is accountable for all duties of this job and other projects and responsibilities may be added at the City’s discretion. Employees must be able to perform the essential duties of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

All Step Levels:

• Labors and operates loaders, dump trucks, snowplows, as well as other equipment for asphalt repair work, digging ditches, cleaning gulches, cleaning inlets, cleaning storm and sanitary sewer lines, laying pipes, repairing pipes, grading roads, etc.
• Performs other maintenance duties as needed, including laboring on various crews, cleaning equipment, yard work and office functions.
• Assists in repairing water and sewer breaks.
• Plows and sands City streets during winter months.
• Trains and instructs new employees.
• Adjusts, inspects, cleans and performs minor maintenance on vehicular and non-vehicular equipment.
• Cleans and maintains tools; cleans work and shop area.
• Performs physically arduous work outdoors.
• Logs daily work activities and inspection records of City facilities.
• Performs on-call duty on a rotating basis; voluntary except for water, sewer, and snow/ice control section which are mandatory.
• Follows prescribed safety measures. Must maintain and utilize City-provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when conducting activities where the employee is exposed to risks above those encountered in a traditional office setting. If injured on-the-job due to failure to utilize PPE a safety violation can be taken.
• Requires regular and prompt attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Step 3 (In addition to above for All Step Levels):

• Operates patch trucks, bobcats, sewer cleaners, and street cleaning equipment as well as other equipment.
• Fills in as maintenance lead person in absence of lead person, which includes giving instruction in the field.
• Assists in coordinating daily work schedules.
• Reads, repairs and operates water meters and related equipment.

Step 4 (In addition to above for All Step Levels):

• Acts as lead worker for Maintenance Division work crews. Gives positive direction to crew members, organizes daily work activities and ensures work projects are completed in a quality and efficient manner.
• Fills in as Maintenance Crew Leader in absence of Supervisor which includes giving instruction in the field and checking on overall progress of work crews on a daily basis.
• Gives regular feedback to supervisory staff on employee performance and project status.
• Operates backhoes, excavators, graders, vacuum inlet cleaning equipment and street cleaning equipment as well as other equipment.
• Reads and interprets blueprints and project specifications.
• Ensures that all crew members perform their work efficiently while following prescribed safety measures.
• Assists in coordinating daily work schedules.
• Assists in locating and buying materials.

Reporting Relationships

Supervision Received: Receives general supervision from the Maintenance Crew Leader, Maintenance Supervisor and/or Maintenance Superintendent

Supervision Exercised: Steps 2 and 3 have no supervisory responsibilities; Step 4 leads section employees in accomplishing construction, maintenance and repair tasks.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

All Step Levels:

• Demonstrated knowledge and skill to perform as a laborer and truck/loader operator on the following operations:
• Pothole patching
• Major street patching/paving
• Snow and ice control
• Drainage operations
• Skill in the operation of the following hand tools:
• Jackhammer
• Cutting torch
• Power saw
• Electric welder
• Pumps
• Lutes
• Rakes
• Shovels
• Picks
• Ability to perform utility locates
• Ability and willingness to perform all tasks required to complete work projects, including general laboring
• Interact with citizens and others in a positive manner
• Ability to work effectively as a team member
• Ability to communicate effectively with other employees and supervisors
• Ability to serve as a positive role model to other employees
• Ability to work and be productive without constant supervision
• Ability to maintain a businesslike attitude, placing priority on providing services to Lakewood citizens
• Demonstrated ability and reliability to work snow shifts and other emergency situations
• Ability to work safely and set up safe work zones
• Ability to pass a post-offer physical examination and background check

Step 3 (In addition to above for All Step Levels):

• Demonstrated knowledge and skill to perform as a laborer, truck driver and equipment operator on the following operations:
• Sweeper operation and support
• Sewer system maintenance operations
• Water system maintenance operations
• Skill in the operation of the following hand tools:
• Pipe cutter
• Ability to train other employees
• Ability to give direction and guidance to other employees

Step 4 (In addition to above for All Step Levels):

• Demonstrated knowledge and skill to perform as a laborer, truck driver, light and heavy equipment operator and lead person on the following operations:
• Sweeper operation and support
• Skill in the operation of the following hand tools:
• Pipe cutter
• Ability to give direction and guidance to other employees
• Ability to effectively plan and organize work operations
• Ability to effectively lead others and give direction in a positive, constructive manner
• Knowledge of computer software including Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to objectively evaluate and provide input on employee performance
• Ability to read blueprints and plans, perform construction surveying, and read construction stakes

Education and Experience

All Step Levels:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent
• Preferred Qualifications: Service on Division, Department or City-wide committees; and vocational or college-level courses

Step 2 (In addition to above for All Step Levels):

• Experience: 6 months’ experience in Lakewood’s Maintenance Division and successful completion of probationary period
• Preferred Qualifications: Successful completion of training in interpersonal skills; supervisory skills; and technical aspects of public works maintenance operations

Step 3 (In addition to above for All Step Levels):

• Education: Successful completion of training in technical aspects of public works maintenance operations
• Experience: Two years’ experience in Lakewood’s Maintenance Division or a construction-related field
• Preferred Qualifications: Successful completion of training in interpersonal and supervisory skills

Step 4 (In addition to above for All Step Levels):

• Education: Successful completion of training in technical aspects of public works maintenance operations; interpersonal skills; supervisory skills; and intermediate computer skills
• Experience: Five years’ experience in Lakewood’s Maintenance Division or a construction related field

Certification/Licenses/Specialized Training

All Step Levels:

• Valid CDL Class B license with air brake endorsement and tanker endorsement
• Certified as skilled operator:
• Single axle dump trucks
• Tandem axle dump trucks
• Wheel loader
• Snowplows
• Jet Truck

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