A Maintenance Helper or Assistant assists maintenance mechanics. Repairs and maintains equipment and machines, such as cars or heating systems. May assemble or adjust machines as directed by a head mechanic.
This position performs tasks in the maintenance of the Village s streets, drainage and common property. Employees in this class are distinguished from the Maintenance Worker I by degree of skill, independent judgment, amount of on-the-job training experience, ability to operate equipment, and skill in supervising others. Requires valid Arkansas driver s license and clean driving record with proof of liability insurance. May be required to obtain CDL license.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Maintenance of streets, drainage and common property. Maintains roads with asphalt repairs, cutting of grass, limbs and trees. Cleans drainage ditches and repair or replaces culverts. Be able to operate chainsaw, weed eater, etc. Should be able to be trained to operate machinery, such as dump truck, backhoe, skid steer and motor grader. Maintains equipment and assigned vehicles in a clean and organized condition. Reports problems to Supervisor in a timely manner. May be required to work periodically for Sanitation Department. Follow all Property Owners Association (POA) policies and safety rules. May receive or be required to gain additional training. May be required to obtain a CDL license, drive a POA vehicle or personal vehicle while conducting POA business. This position is subject to on duty lunch periods. An on-duty meal period is one in which the employee is not relieved of all duties. Other duties as assigned. Regular attendance is required.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If the position is being hired for Water/Wastewater Division, it requires general knowledge of water distribution and wastewater collection systems. Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays if needed. Must have ability to use standard equipment used in water and wastewater maintenance. Must have ability to perform strenuous work in varying weather conditions. Must have ability to follow oral and written instructions. EDUCATION and/or
EXPERIENCE
High School diploma or general education degree (GED); or related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education experience.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions. Ability to read and understand utility pipe plans. Ability to read a limited number of two- and three syllable words and to recognize similarities and difference between words and between series of numbers. Ability to print and speak simple sentences.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10 s and 100 s. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Requires a valid Arkansas driver license and clean driving record with proof of liability insurance. May be required to obtain a commercial driver s license.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions, and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. This is a safety-sensitive position. EEO Statement HSVPOA is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. HSVPOA is an equal opportunity employer and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
