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Title:

Public Works -

Maintenance Team Member Salary:

$19.00 - $30.00 hourly, dependent on qualifications, paid bi-weekly, plus a benefit package which includes health, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage, plus an employee deferred compensation plan, vacation, and holidays. The City of Carter Lake is an equal opportunity employer.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Be committed to the vision statement of the city. Work individually or as a member of a team in the performance of duties. Be punctual for scheduled work and use time appropriately. Work in harmonious relationships with all city staff and members of the public. Be self-motivated and require minimal supervision Perform duties in a conscientious, cooperative manner. Perform required amount of work in a timely fashion with a minimum of errors. Understand and work within the City of Carter Lake's Ordinances, Policies and Procedures. Essential Functions Mow and trim various City properties Apply restricted-use pesticides and fertilizer as scheduled or needed. Clear City streets and roads of ice and snow. Maintain irrigation systems on several City properties. Maintain trees on City properties. Participate in projects regarding constructing or maintaining City structures.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of:

Working knowledge of and ability to operate power tools. Working knowledge of and ability to perform mechanical maintenance and repairs.

Ability to:

To work outdoors and in maintenance/garage working conditions. Requires working in outside and inside environments with noise and various temperatures and climatic conditions and must be able to work under adverse weather conditions as may be required. Use chemicals and cleaning solvents to maintain and repair equipment. Ability to communicate effectively with fellow employees, contractors, and the general public both orally and in writing. Ability to use email and other basic computer technology. Ability to work a regular schedule, Monday through Friday, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm and On-Call every 5th week and snow events as needed. Must be able to operate or be willing to learn to operate equipment including but not limited to mowers, skid loaders, mini excavators, road graders, lifts, tractors and trucks. Training, Education and Experience Graduation from an accredited high school, A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:

Three (3) years of work experience in a related field. Public Works experience is preferred. Licenses/Certifications/Registrations Required Must possess and maintain a valid Class B CDL driver's license and maintain insurability as determined by the City's insurance carrier. (If no current Class B CDL license, one must be obtained within the first six (6) months of employment.) Must possess or obtain the following pesticide applicator licenses: 04 Ornamental and turf pest control 07 right of way pest control 09 public health pest control

Physical Requirements Activities:

Sitting Occasional Standing Frequent Walking Frequent Reaching Frequent Climbing Stairs Occasional Bending Frequent Squatting Occasional Kneeling Occasional Twist/Turn Frequent Simple Grasping Frequent Fine Manipulation Frequent Handling Frequent Lifting Waist Level 75# Occasional Chair to Floor 75# Occasional Above Shoulder 75# Occasional Push/Pull 75# Occasional Carry Right 50# Occasional Left 50# Occasional Use of Feet Foot Controls Left Occasional Right Occasional Supervision Received and Exercised Receives general administrative direction from the Public Works Superintendent and/or Assistant Public Works Superintendent.