Find & Apply For Maintenance Helper / Assistant Jobs in Appleton, Wisconsin

A pre-employment application must be completed and submitted and can be found at the following website : https://www.townofbuchanan.org/our-community/employment

Job Overview:

The purpose of this position is to provide for general maintenance of town buildings, parks, property, roads and other town owned infrastructure, or items located in road right-of-ways including signs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. 1. Clean and maintain all town buildings including the Town Hall. 2. Install street signs and other signs as directed as well as maintain signs in need of repair or maintenance. 3. Provide lawn cutting and maintenance of all town parks and the Town Hall area. Other landscaping maintenance may also be assigned. 4. General maintenance of the town truck, lawnmowers, and other related equipment. 5. Maintain adequate cleaning and maintenance supplies for the Town Hall. 6. Provide snow and ice removal of Town Hall parking lot, walkways/trails/sidewalks, weekends plowing may be required based on snow fall. 7. Complete small maintenance projects for roads including pothole patching, ditch maintenance, etc. 8. Provide oversight and direction of temporary seasonal staff and contractors. 9. Provide direction and information to the Town Administrator on budgetary needs, operational and capital, which are necessary for facilities overseen by this position. 10. Ability to interpret and utilize necessary safety procedures and equipment in performance of job duties. Make sure all work is performed in accordance with federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations for safety standards. 11. As necessary, coordinate work activities with other departments, for example, to share information and equipment with the County Highway Department or Darboy Sanitary District. 12. Provide for some weekend cleaning of the Town Hall between hall rentals. 13. Assist Town Administrator with research and coordinating work/projects through use of computers, phones and other technology. 14. Other duties as assigned. Minimum Training and Experience Required to

Perform Essential Job Functions:

Valid Wisconsin driver's license. One to five years experience working in a maintenance, janitorial, public works, park and recreation, landscaping, or government environment or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities. Physical and Mental Abilities Required to

Perform Essential Job Functions:

Language Ability and Communication Ability to communicate orally, and in writing as necessary, with Town employees, Town Board Supervisors, contractors, residents, and other government entities. Technical Sufficient experience in the field to have knowledge of the methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in park and building maintenance including a basic general knowledge of electricity, plumbing, carpentry, landscaping, drainage systems, and road pavements. Judgment and Situational Reasoning Ability Ability to use functional reasoning in performing job duties including managing seasonal staff, prioritization of work tasks, listening to citizen or other parties' requests, and mitigating risks to personal or public safety. Physical Requirements Ability to utilize standard janitorial equipment and supplies. Ability to operate mowers, weed eaters, snowblowers, hand tools, power operated tools, tractor with implements and other necessary tools and equipment to perform job duties. Physical strength and ability to perform moderate to heavy manual labor for extended periods under dirty and uncomfortable conditions and in all types of weather as necessary. Ability to coordinate eyes, hands, feet, and limbs in utilizing maintenance and janitorial equipments and tools. Environmental Adaptability Ability to work in outdoor environments which may include extreme heat and cold. Ability to work in an environment which may include use or exposure to hazards such as chemicals. Work performed may place the employee at risk of occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens. Other None.

Additional Task and Responsibilities:

While the following tasks are necessary for the work of the unit, they are not an essential part of the purpose of this position and may also be performed by other unit members. Respond to citizen complaints, investigates and provides recommendations. Responds to request for services from the Town. Participate in short-term and long-range planning for town park facilities. Flexibility to be available for emergency situations during off time. The Town of Buchanan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Town will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Pay:

From $25.00 per hour People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location:

In person