Job Description
The City of Verona, Department of Public Works is recruiting to fill a Seasonal Utility/Streets Maintenance Worker position for the summer of 2023!
As part of a public Works crew, this position performs manual, unskilled, or semi-skilled tasks in a wide variety of Public Works maintenance operations. Decisions within the area of responsibility are made in consultation with the Construction Manager, Public Works Street Superintendent, Asst. Public Works Director and Public Works Director.
The Seasonal Utility/Streets Maintenance Worker position is a seasonal Limited Term Employment (LTE) position. It is anticipated that each position will run from late May/early June (anticipated start date) through the end of August 2023 with some flexibility depending on the schedule of the selected candidate(s). The Seasonal Utility Maintenance Worker position is scheduled to work Monday through Friday 7am-3pm and average 40 hours per week.
The initial deadline to apply is Sunday, April 16th, 2023 at 11:59 pm. This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacnacies.Job Duties and Responsibilities
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED: Examples of the specific tasks for the Seasonal Utility Maintenance Worker position include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Operate mowers and pickup trucks for maintenance of utility grounds, fire hydrants, and utility facilities.
- Perform preventive maintenance work on utility fire hydrants, utility grounds and utility facilities.
- Properly store utility equipment.
- Perform necessary maintenance for proper upkeep of utility lands, such as mowing grass, planting and trimming trees, shrubbery and flowers and removal of trash, leaves and other debris.
- Maintain and repair utility facilities, such as pump houses, booster stations, lift stations, utility building and other utility facilities.
- Relay complaints regarding utility maintenance in writing to the Utility Superintendent.
- Perform such other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Experience and/ or ability to drive mowers and pickup trucks.
- Must possess a valid Wisconsin Driver’s License.
Additional Information
Work is performed outdoors (85%) and indoors (15%). Frequent exposure to hazards or risk of bodily injury, heat/cold extremes, temperature changes, noise, vibration, odors and dust. Occasional exposure to toxic conditions and poor ventilation. Seldom exerts 76-100 lbs; exerts 31-75 lbs occasionally (up to 1/3 of the time); exerts 0-30 lbs frequently (up to 2/3 of the time). Frequently stands and walks; occasionally sits.
The above is intended to describe the general content of the requirements for the performance of this job. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.
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