Municipal Worker I
Town of Smyrna, Smyrna, DE, United States
Municipal Worker I
The Municipal Worker I position with the Town of Smyrna is a non-exempt, (overtime eligible), emergency essential role. This position reports to the Public Works Operations Manager, a supervisor, or another designee and is an AFSCME union position. The individual in this role will primarily work in/around the Town, with reporting, office duties and meetings at Town Hall and the Public Works Building. Under the general supervision of a supervisor or other designee, this role performs a variety of maintenance work at Town owned or controlled buildings and property.
The below is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties:
Perform minor repairs to mechanical and infrastructure under direct supervision
Perform carpentry and plumbing tasks as required
Install and maintain equipment and pipe fixtures
Maintenance of grounds and landscaping of the town properties; Paint the interior and exterior of buildings and equipment
Open and close Town facilities as directed
Repair and clean sidewalks and other outdoor surfaces
Pick up and/or deliver goods and equipment as required, using the town provided vehicle
Remove ice and snow from sidewalks and other areas
Move furniture and equipment as required
Perform custodial or security work as required
Maintain regular and timely attendance
Perform duties in a safe manner
Maintain a positive work environment by acting and communicating in a manner that promotes harmonious relations with customers, co-workers, and supervisors
Other duties as assigned
One (1) to two (2) years in skilled trades and building and equipment maintenance, preferred. Some custodial skills. Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Knowledge of infrastructure maintenance and repairs, operation of water and sewer infrastructure, town operations and safety protocols, and other trade areas. Skills in carpentry, plumbing, lawn, grounds care, and painting. Abilities to work with minimal supervision, accurately follow all directives and safety protocols, perform manual labor, interact effectively and courteously with the public, co-workers, and management.
This is 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. Work requires climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, and grasping. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; mental acuity is required to make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes. Visual acuity is required for depth perception, color perception, peripheral vision, preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, use of measuring devices, assembly or fabrication of parts, operation of machines, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities. The employee is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme cold, hazards, and atmospheric conditions. The employee may be exposed to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment.
Possession and retention of a valid motor vehicle operator's license. All motor vehicle violations must be reported to supervisor immediately. A good driving record is required to retain position. Must pass testing for substance abuse and criminal background investigation as required by DOT.
The Municipal Worker I position with the Town of Smyrna is a non-exempt, (overtime eligible), emergency essential role. This position reports to the Public Works Operations Manager, a supervisor, or another designee and is an AFSCME union position. The individual in this role will primarily work in/around the Town, with reporting, office duties and meetings at Town Hall and the Public Works Building. Under the general supervision of a supervisor or other designee, this role performs a variety of maintenance work at Town owned or controlled buildings and property.
The below is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties:
Perform minor repairs to mechanical and infrastructure under direct supervision
Perform carpentry and plumbing tasks as required
Install and maintain equipment and pipe fixtures
Maintenance of grounds and landscaping of the town properties; Paint the interior and exterior of buildings and equipment
Open and close Town facilities as directed
Repair and clean sidewalks and other outdoor surfaces
Pick up and/or deliver goods and equipment as required, using the town provided vehicle
Remove ice and snow from sidewalks and other areas
Move furniture and equipment as required
Perform custodial or security work as required
Maintain regular and timely attendance
Perform duties in a safe manner
Maintain a positive work environment by acting and communicating in a manner that promotes harmonious relations with customers, co-workers, and supervisors
Other duties as assigned
One (1) to two (2) years in skilled trades and building and equipment maintenance, preferred. Some custodial skills. Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Knowledge of infrastructure maintenance and repairs, operation of water and sewer infrastructure, town operations and safety protocols, and other trade areas. Skills in carpentry, plumbing, lawn, grounds care, and painting. Abilities to work with minimal supervision, accurately follow all directives and safety protocols, perform manual labor, interact effectively and courteously with the public, co-workers, and management.
This is 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. Work requires climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, and grasping. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; mental acuity is required to make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes. Visual acuity is required for depth perception, color perception, peripheral vision, preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, use of measuring devices, assembly or fabrication of parts, operation of machines, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities. The employee is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme cold, hazards, and atmospheric conditions. The employee may be exposed to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment.
Possession and retention of a valid motor vehicle operator's license. All motor vehicle violations must be reported to supervisor immediately. A good driving record is required to retain position. Must pass testing for substance abuse and criminal background investigation as required by DOT.