Central Business District | Crew Worker

Salary: GS.05( $17.74 - $21.43)

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
*Hours may vary due to work assignments or projects.*

Work Location: 900 East 11th Street

FLSA Status: This is a Non-Exempt position.

Department: PW - Central Business District

CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY:

Incumbents in this classification are responsible for performing miscellaneous labor for assigned departments. Work is performed under close supervision (although most tasks are so routine that little supervision is required).

SERIES LEVEL:

The Crew Worker is a stand-alone position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

(The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.)

• Performs assorted public works duties such as sweeping sidewalks and streets, blowing and raking leaves and collecting/picking up brush, garbage and recycling materials.
• Assist with placement of proper caution signs for motorists and pedestrians along rights-of-way; assists with traffic direction and control around worksite.
• Participate in seasonal work such as ice and snow removal.
• Participate in various repair work on bodies of vehicles including replacing damaged parts and mixing paints.
• Perform various duties in the cleaning and organization of fleet operations including operating truck wash, emptying trash containers, sweeping and mopping floors of building, cleaning restrooms, repairing flat tires, stowing scrap metal, delivering and retrieving vehicles from privately operated shops and picking up parts, supplies and mail.
• Perform/assist with various duties in the upkeep of golf courses including aerifying and mowing greens, fairways and/or tees, racking sand trap, hand watering greens, changing pin location and building tees.
• Perform various duties in the cleaning and maintenance of various City facilities, buildings and landscapes including cleaning restrooms,  sweeping, mopping,  cleaning various types of  flooring including terrazzo, tile, rubber and cork, vacuuming, carpet cleaning, operating specialized
• cleaning equipment, washing windows, removing trash and litter, mowing grass, operating leaf blower to remove leaves from various structures/landscapes (such as TN Aquarium Plaza and Walnut Street Bridge), weeding, mulching and trimming of plants/shrubbery.
• Perform/assist with various duties related to construction including but not limited to drainage and road/paving operations.
• Operate various hand and power tools requiring no special training or skill.
• May be required to use, carry and answer their cell phone as determined by their job duties and the department head.
• May drive a vehicle when required.
• Remove spray paint on signs, buildings and sidewalks.
• May deliver and pick up recycle and landfill containers for special events. May pick up litter bags for Hamilton County.
• May pick up dead animals and dispose of them properly. Operate a tire crusher to crush rims and tires. May pick up tires. May flag for traffic control situations.
• Assist in sign shops as needed to clean, cover and repair damaged signs for recycling. May answer city emergency calls for 911 dispatch, 311 call center, and other calls.
• Must meet regular attendance requirements.
• Must be able to maintain good interpersonal relationships with staff, co-workers, managers and citizens.
• Must accomplish the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, in a timely manner.
• May be assigned or reassigned to any division within the department. Performs other duties as assigned.

This position is deemed essential during inclement weather situations, and must report to or remain at work, even when administrative closings are announced, as determined by the Department Head.

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC DUTIES (if any):

When working in the sign shop:

Operates a variety of machinery, equipment and tools associated with department projects, which may include a utility truck, forklift, trowel machine, table saw, chain saw, skill saw, concrete saw, band saw, concrete vibrator, jackhammer, air compressor, finishing tools, measuring devices, shovel, pick axe, and mechanic tools.

Operates a computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data; verifies accuracy of entered data and makes corrections as appropriate; utilizes word processing, spreadsheet, desktop publishing, database, sign making, graphics, or other