SW Maintenance Worker (56178)

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

This is a non-exempt, full-time position starting at a pay rate of $18.43 per hour depending on experience. This includes a generous benefits package offering health, dental, vision, and life insurance, 11 paid holidays, paid time off, pension and more.

Under general supervision, performs semi-skilled and skilled work to assist in the maintenance and operation of the City's Stormwater Utility. Work involves a variety of tasks in the construction, maintenance and repair of the stormwater management system. Duties include inspection and maintenance of stormwater facilities such as pipes, storm drains, manholes and outfalls, as well as surface water quality treatment systems such as underground exfiltration, bioswales, pollution control devices and retention ponds. Work occasionally involves assisting other departments such as Public Works and Water Reclamation on special projects as required. Tasks include inspection and documentation for waterway pollution prevention and potential stormwater pollution discharge. Assignments are received in either written or oral form. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Stormwater Operations Superintendent and is checked for progress and completion.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION

Level I

- Perform and/or assist with installation, maintenance/cleaning, repair and/or replacement of storm drains, manholes, pipes, outfalls and other stormwater facilities. Manually assists in vacuum cleaning storm drains and storm pipes. Assists in storm drain retrofit fabrication – metal and concrete work. Assist City TV camera crew inspecting obstructed, leaking or deteriorated storm pipes.

- Perform and/or assist with installation, maintenance/cleaning, repair and/or replacement of water quality treatment systems such as bioswales, underground exfiltration tanks, pollution control devices, landscape buffers and retention ponds.

- Assist in performing inspections and documenting the condition of storm drains, storm lines and outfalls as part of federal/state NDPES permit reporting requirements.

- Assist in the development and maintenance of the stormwater facility database, providing location/condition of stormwater facilities using electronic data collection equipment.

- Participate in scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of department equipment such as generators, small pumps, chainsaws, demolition saws, impact hammers. Perform routine maintenance on stormwater equipment and hand/power tools.

- Perform stormwater landscape BMP (best management practice) maintenance including mowing, trimming and litter/debris removal.

- Assist with roadway construction and restoration including driveways, curbs, and sidewalks.

Level II

All work in Level I plus the following:

- Operate heavy equipment such as trucks, loaders and backhoes, and light equipment such as lawn mowers, small pumps, generators and hand/power tools; includes hauling rock, gravel, dirt, or other materials in a dump truck.

- Perform inspections and document condition of storm drains, storm lines and outfalls as part of federal/state NDPES permit reporting requirements.

- Operate waterway/boating equipment for stormwater outfall or other waterway related work.

Lead

All work in Level I and II plus the following:

- Lead and supervise a team of stormwater maintenance workers in daily field activities.

- Provide training and guidance to employees and ensure ongoing professional development for the crew.

- Prepare reports, records, files, forms, and other materials as required by the Stormwater Utility Manager.

- Assist with identifying potential issues or defects in infrastructure and report or make recommendations for repairs.

- Ensure the safety of the crew and compliance with safety standards, using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and tools.

Qualifications

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Level I

- Graduation from high school and some experience in labor-intensive work; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

- Position will require a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) B – minimum, within 12 months of hire.

- Florida Stormwater, Erosion, and Sedimentation Control Inspector Tiers 1 and 2 Certification.

- Willing and able to acquire training applicable and beneficial to job performance.

Level II

All work in Level I plus the following:

- 2 to 3 years experience in stormwater infrastructure maintenance; or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and ability.

- Obtain stormwater operator level 1 license within one year of hire.

- Obtain herbicide applicator certification within 6 months of hire.

- Obtain Boating Safety Education Identification Card if born on or after January 1, 1988.

Lead

All work in Level I and II plus the following:

- 3 to 4 years experience in stormwater infrastructure maintenance; or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and ability.

- Obtain stormwater operator level 2 license within one year of hire.

- Must be proficient and understand Microsoft Office and various Computer Maintenance Management Software (CMMS) programs.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Performs other related work as required. Works closely with Public Works and Water Reclamations as needed or required by management. s able maintain readiness to work during emergency scenarios and/or natural disasters.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED

TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Physical Requirements: Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including lawn mowers, pickup trucks, tractors, generators, etc. Must be able to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 25 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Requires the ability to maintain body equilibrium when bending, stooping, crouching, climbing, reaching and/or stretching arms, legs or other parts of body, and to physically maneuver over and/or upon varying terrain, surfaces or physical structures. Physical demand requirements are for Heavy Work.