Maintenance Worker I

Purpose

Essential Functions

• Performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled maintenance tasks using appropriate hand and power tools (shovels, rakes, drills, blowers, chainsaws, pipe saws, etc.);
• Ensures all tasks are competed in a safe and efficient manner;
• Operates small equipment (mowers, tractors, skid steer, brush chipper, stump grinder, trencher, infield machine, asphalt rollers, concrete saws, pipe cleaning equipment, etc.);
• Performs minor maintenance/repairs to equipment and vehicles used;
• Maintains facilities (including playgrounds, fountains, walkways, sports fields, aquatic facilities, skate parks, open green spaces, utility plants, pump stations, underground utility infrastructure, storage facilities, transit facilities, etc.);
• Performs appropriate inspections and keeps equipment and vehicles clean and in safe working condition;
• Keeps appropriate records of the tasks performed;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Washing and cleaning vehicles and facilities;
• Mowing and landscaping;
• General care of KATS/Transit facilities.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently:
• Knowledge of the appropriate skilled trades associated with assigned department;
• Knowledge in using hand and power tools in construction and maintenance work;
• Knowledge of methods and practices used in performing skilled building maintenance;
• Knowledge of the operation, maintenance, and repair of relevant equipment;
• Knowledge of the elements of construction technology as they relate to the assigned construction, maintenance, and repair activities;
• Skill in performing manual work requiring periods of extensive physical exertion and potential exposure to adverse weather conditions;
• Skill in reading schematics and follow written instructions;
• Skill in communicating effectively orally and in writing including tactful and courteous communications with the public;
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers, other city personnel and the public.

Education and Experience

• No education required;
• Experience working in a team environment;
• Valid TN or VA driver’s license.

• Valid State of Tennessee or Virginia Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) at a level appropriate to the area assigned;
• Valid and appropriate Commercial Pesticide Application Certification; and/or,
• Certified Pool Operator.

• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required;
• Must be able to obtain a Commercial Pesticide Application Certification; and
• Must be able to use and operate a scissor lift.