The City of Lakewood is dedicated to upholding City values to include: Performance Excellence, Leadership, Respect and Collaboration. Best fit candidates will demonstrate innovation, customer service, dedication, passion and engagement. All people, citizens and employees, will be treated with respect, relevance, and importance.

We are hiring for either a Maintenance Technician or a Maintenance Specialist Steps 2-4, dependent upon qualifications.

This position is for night shift, working the hours of 4:00pm to 2:30am.

PAY RATES:

Maintenance Tech (Step 1): $23.92/hr

Maintenance Specialist (Step 2): $29.90/hr

Maintenance Specialist (Step 3): $33.79/hr

Maintenance Specialist (Step 4): $38.18/hr

Maintenance Technician Job Description

Operates dump trucks, as well as other equipment and tools, and labors in the daily operation of maintenance crews in the Maintenance Division of Public Works. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Incumbent is accountable for all duties of this job and other projects and responsibilities may be added at the City’s discretion. Employees must be able to perform the essential duties of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Labors and drives dump trucks and snowplows, as well as other equipment for asphalt repair work, digging ditches, cleaning gulches, cleaning inlets, laying pipes, repairing pipes, grading roads, etc.

• Assists in repairing water and sewer breaks.

• Performs other maintenance duties as needed, including laboring on various crews, cleaning equipment, yard work and office functions.

• Plows and sands City streets during winter months.

• Adjusts, inspects, cleans and performs minor maintenance on vehicular and non-vehicular equipment.

• Cleans and maintains tools; cleans work and shop area.

• Performs physically arduous work outdoors.

• Logs daily work activities and inspection records of City facilities.

• Requires regular and prompt attendance.

• Follows prescribed safety measures. Must maintain and utilize City-provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when conducting activities where the employee is exposed to risks above those encountered in a traditional office setting. If injured on-the-job due to failure to utilize PPE a safety violation can be taken.

• On-call duty on a rotating basis (voluntary except for the water, sewer, and snow/ice control section where it is mandatory).

• Position requires a criminal background check and a post-offer/pre-employment physical and drug test examination.

• Performs all other tasks as assigned.

Reporting Relationships

Supervision Received: Receives general supervision from the Maintenance Crew Leader and Maintenance Leadperson.

Supervision Given: None

Education and Experience

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Completion of vocational or college-level courses preferred.

• Experience: None required. Experience in Public Works Maintenance operations or construction preferred.

Certification/Licenses/Specialized Training

• Valid CDL Class B license with air brake endorsement and tanker endorsement (or ability to obtain in 6 months).

• Flagger certification (or ability to obtain in 6 months).                           

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability and willingness to perform any and all tasks required to complete work projects, including general laboring.

• Demonstrated knowledge and skills to perform as a laborer on the following operations:

  • pothole patching

  • major street patching/paving/rolling

  • sweeper operation and support

  • snow and ice control

  • drainage operations

  • water and sewer operations

• Skills in the operation of the following hand tools:

  • Rakes, shovels and picks  

• Must be able to interact and communicate effectively with others in a positive manner.

• Ability to work effectively as a team member.

• Ability to work and be productive without constant supervision.

• Ability to serve as positive role model to other employees.

• Ability to maintain a businesslike attitude, placing priority on services for Lakewood citizens.

• Ability to work snow shifts and other e