Grade 5 POSITION

OVERVIEW

Maintenance Workers (MW) work in a variety of Public Works and Utilities construction, maintenance, and repair projects. May be required to operate nonspecialized equipment in connection with manual tasks. Must have the ability to perform manual labor for extended periods, often under unfavorable weather conditions. Career progression into a Motor Equipment Operator I

• V is optional.

Work is performed under minimal supervision. MW I duties include, but are not limited to:

Knowledge & Safety:

Basic working knowledge of general construction practices and principles. Basic knowledge of regulations governing equipment operation and the safety precautions necessary to the proper operation of varied construction and maintenance repair and/or equipment.

Equipment Operations:

Operating light and medium-sized construction equipment as qualified with some basic experience or ability to operate a front-end loader to load materials into trucks, dumpsters, etc.

Manual/General Labor:

May assist with specific and/or variety of the following tasks: loading/unloading of gravel, dirt, timber, chemicals, tools, equipment, and other materials. Assists with the construction of utility lines and facilities. Performs various landscaping duties throughout the Town such as mowing; weed eating; trimming tree limbs; picking up leaves, limbs, trash, and other household debris; and lifts and loads garbage and trash onto garbage trucks. Assists with the routine inspections of equipment and the repair, maintenance, and installation of street signs and road markings. Performs custodial, building and grounds maintenance work. Collects and disposes of solid waste including dead animals and litter from buildings and grounds, parks, roads, roadsides and sidewalks.

Additional Tasks:

Assists as needed to accomplish a variety of Public Works or Public Utilities tasks.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE.

Must meet minimum experience requirements and certification/licensure requirements to be considered for applicable level. Level

• 1 Grade
• 5 Education
• No Degree Required Experience
• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to maintenance experience.

CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSURES

Valid Virginia (VA) Driver's License

• Must have upon hire. If relocating to VA, a valid VA drivers' license is required to be obtained within 1 year from date of hire. Basic Flagger Certification (in-house) OR VDOT Flagger Certification
• Must obtain and maintain within 1 year from date of hire. In-House certification is defined as internal flagger training that is VDOT approved. Basic Work Zone Certification
• Preferred certification.

May also have VDOT certifications that are equivalent to Basic Work Zone.

SUCCESS FRAMEWORK.

The following list of knowledge, skills, and abilities have been identified by our team as building blocks towards efficiency and effectiveness in this position. Knowledge of general construction operations. Knowledge of OSHA compliance standards. Ability to effectively communicate and interact with supervisors, members of the general public, employees, Town Officials and others involved in performance of job duties; ability to assemble reports in a concise, clear and effective manner. Ability to use independent judgement and work with little direct supervision. Ability to operate a computer, and other office equipment needed to perform job duties, proficiency in various software, including Microsoft Office suite; and excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment.

EQUIPMENT & TOOLS

The following equipment/tools are commonly associated with the efficiency of the employees' job performance. Personal computer including word processing software, printer, telephone/cellphone, calculator, copy machine, fax machine, and other associated office equipment. May be required to operate light to heavy construction equipment to include, but not limited to motorized vehicles, mowers, chain saws, pumps, mixers, trimmers, cement saw, air hammer, use a variety of hand and power tools (such as hammers, shovels, wrenches, jack hammers, tampers, pavement saws, pip wrenches, brooms, rakes, and flushers). •

PHYSICAL ABILITIES

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions of the job. Work requires the ability to talk, hear, listen, and comprehend. Work requires the ability to drive and/or operate mechanical equipment. Work requires the ability to sit, stand, walk for extended periods of time. Work requires the ability to complete repetitive wrist, hand, and/or fine motor movement. Work requires the ability to grasp, pull, push, climb, balance, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl. Work requires visual acuity of 20 feet or more, visual acuity of 20 inches or less, three dimensional vision, precise hand/eye coordination, the ability to identify and distinguish colors, the ability to identify and distinguish colors. Manual/General labor of medium work requiring the exertion of 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects, and some heavy work requiring the exertion of 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The following are possible atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job. May occasionally be exposed to uncomfortable temperatures, humidity, noise, chemicals or gasses, contagious diseases, airborne particles or pathogens, and/or physical trauma. May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, biohazards, or bloodborne pathogens. Work may potentially involve risk of exposure to electric shock.

EMPLOYEE EXPECTATIONS & CULTURE

The following are the Town Manager's Guiding Principles for employees. These set the foundation for trust, empowerment, and transparency within governmental operations. Integrity. Do What's Right. Empathy. Lead With Understanding. Inclusion. Welcome Everyone. Excellence. Deliver Results. Teamwork. Thrive Together. Accountability. Own It. The Town believes that employees are the most valuable resource; therefore, the following beliefs define our culture : Our Town Vision and Town Values guide our actions.

EXCELLENCE IN ACTION

is what we live by. We are passionate about what we can do for each other and the community through embracing change, adapting as needed, communicating, and collaborating at all levels. We encourage and promote being the best version of ourselves through personal and professional growth that is supported by the Town training and development initiatives. We know we perform our best when we are trusted, included, respected, and supported at all levels. Come join us and become Excellence in Action! This position requires satisfactory results of a criminal history check, credit history check, and/or drug/alcohol testing.

• The Town of Warrenton offers reasonable accommodation in the hiring and employment process for individuals with disabilities.

If you need assistance to accommodate a disability, you may request accommodation at any time. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Certain job functions described herein may be subject to possible modification in accordance with applicable state and federal laws, and employees may be required to comply with the changes. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, natural origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any legally protected status. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. We believe that diversity of perspectives and experiences create a foundation for the best ideas. Apply Here PI286445671