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.
Do you have a desire to work outdoors and take care of the environment? Come join the City of Lenexa crew in the Municipal Services Department as a Stormwater Maintenance Worker. The Municipal Services Department is a nationally accredited agency by the American Public Works Association. The Stormwater Maintenance Worker position is an entry level position that is responsible for maintaining the stormwater infrastructure in Lenexa, KS. We will provide you with on-the-job training and help you earn your CDL . You will have the opportunity to learn and grow through the career track program to achieve levels I, II, and III . Position Summary This is entry-level skilled work in maintaining storm drains, inlet structures, native vegetation, erosion control structures, water conveyance systems including underground piping, open channels (natural & improved), detention and retention ponds and system inspection and verification of storm drainage infrastructure. Work is performed under the direction of a Stormwater Foreman, serving on a work crew of five or fewer. Essential Functions, Duties and Responsibilities + Performs a variety of manual labor involving maintenance and repairs to storm drainage systems which include shovel work, spreading rock, loading or unloading trucks, transporting construction material, cutting tall grass and weeds, cleaning drainage structures, planting and weeding of erosion control type grasses and plants. + Assists in the construction and maintenance of stream stabilization and restorations. + Performs storm sewer system repair and replacement duties. + Operates single and tandem axle dump trucks, farm tractors, snow removal equipment, mowing equipment, skid steer loaders, backhoes, front-end loaders, street sweepers, jet-vac, excavator, hand and power tools and other mechanical equipment. + Performs native vegetation management including weed eating, herbicide application, mowing and prescribed burning. + Performs walk-around inspections on equipment prior to operation, replenishes fluid levels and completes required log. Operates all machinery in a safe and judicious manner according to the manufacturer's operation manual. Cleans and performs routine maintenance and minor repairs to assigned eq To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account
