Job Description
Posting number: Field Worker P & P
Department: Public Works and Utilities
Division: PWU Production and Pumping
Job classification: Field Worker II
Posting type: Open
Categories: Building Maintenance, Public Works, Miscellaneous, Maintenance
This is seasonal work maintaining and repairing buildings, grounds and/or equipment. Employees may perform a variety of these tasks or focus on only one kind of task. Work is supervised and inspected as needed for each situation.
THIS IS A LIMITED FULL-TIME POSITION (NO BENEFITS)
The day and hours for this position: Monday-Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm
Bargaining Unit: No Union Representation
**Posting may come down at any time**
Examples of duties
- Specific duties depend on specific work location and activities.
- Performs basic maintenance and repair tasks.
- Maintains golf carts, including battery replacement, oil changes, tire repair and other minor repairs.
- Performs basic carpentry, painting, sheetrock and/or plumbing work.
- Performs routine custodial and/or grounds maintenance tasks.
- Performs basic irrigation work, including: changing heads, fixing leaks, and setting irrigation clocks.
- Participates in snow removal operations.
- Assists with response to emergency situations.
- Completion of work assignments may require the operation of a vehicle.
- These examples are not intended to be all-inclusive.
- Other related duties may be assigned as needed.
Qualifications
- Some knowledge of the methods, practices, tools and materials used in maintenance work
- Some knowledge of hazards and safety precautions related to maintenance work
- Ability to use the hand tools, portable power tools and other equipment needed to complete work tasks
- Ability to climb stairs and ladders as needed to complete work tasks
- To repetitively bend, twist, stoop, kneel, squat and reach as necessary to complete work tasks
- Ability to lift and carry bulky items, weighing up to 80 pounds, occasionally for a sustained period; heavier loads with the assistance of another person
- Ability to perform pulling and pushing activities with up to 40 lbs. of force
- Ability to stand and/or walk for up to 8 hrs. per day
- Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather
- Ability to tolerate minor exposure to chemicals used in maintenance and repair tasks
- Ability to tolerate airborne environmental nuisances such as machine exhaust and dust, and wet, slippery surfaces
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships
- Ability to communicate orally clearly and effectively
- Ability to read, interpret and apply information contained in technical manuals and instructions
- Ability to shovel snow and lift the load up to four feet high, and/or operate power snow removal equipment
- Ability to acquire and maintain a valid Kansas driver's license
- An employee shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
Supplemental information
Required Experience and Training
- Must be 18-years of age or older.
- Six months of experience performing basic maintenance and repair tasks, such as carpentry, painting, plumbing, groundskeeping, or custodial work.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need of a sponsorship.
PreferredExperience and Training
- High school diploma, GED, or vocational degree in automotive, welding, carpentry, plumbing. electrical, small engine or generator maintenance.
- Work experience in automotive, welding, carpentry, plumbing. electrical, small engine or generator maintenance
- A valid driver's license.
Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre-employment physical, which includes drug screening, and upon satisfactory evaluation of the results of a criminal record check.
Starting pay for current City employees will be determined by City of Wichita policy or applicable bargaining unit agreement.
