Streets & Parks Maintenance I & II

Job DetailsJob Location: Bonner Springs, KS 66012Position Type: Full TimeGeneral Definition of Work
Under immediate supervision (Maintenance Worker I) or general supervision (Maintenance Worker II), performing skilled or semi skilled work and tasks in the maintenance and operation of streets, parks, storm water, buildings and grounds, and other City structures and facilities; and operates and maintains a wide variety of maintenance tools and equipment. 

This is a broad classification with individual positions assigned to specific functional areas; duties and assignments may overlap depending on the operational needs of the department and staffing levels. Incumbents may be required to respond to emergency call outs.

Distinguishing Characteristics 
Maintenance Worker I: This is the entry level class in the Maintenance Worker series. Incumbents in this classification receive on the job training, specific day to day direction and are closely supervised. Positions at this level are not expected to function with the same amount of knowledge or skills as positions allocated to the Maintenance Worker II level and exercise less independent discretion and judgment in matters related to work procedures and methods. Advancement to the “II” level is based on meeting minimum qualifications and satisfactory job performance. 

Maintenance Worker II: This is the journey level class in the Maintenance Worker series. Employees within this class are distinguished from the Maintenance Worker I by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned including operation and maintenance of various public works tools and heavy equipment. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise, and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.QualificationsQualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions
Operates various construction, maintenance, and landscape vehicles and attachments and equipment including power and hand tools; performs preventive maintenance and minor repairs on City vehicles and equipment. 
Conducts traffic control when working in high traffic areas of the City; installs street barricades and cones prior to the performance of maintenance or repair activities; directs and controls traffic around work sites. 
Performs general housekeeping, grounds, and building maintenance. 
Utilizes proper safety precautions related to all work performed. 
Responds to emergencies as needed. 
Attends safety and training sessions and seminars. 
Assists Sexton in closing graves and other Cemetery related activities.
Performs City building maintenance tasks as needed.
Recognizes hazardous situations and/or materials; isolate area and deny entry to hazardous areas; notifies appropriate Hazmat and law enforcement agencies for handling. 
Assists with various public events, including distributing and collecting barricades, installing signs, collecting trash, cleaning public property; installs and removes City holiday decorations.
Performs on call duties, overtime, and other duties as required. 
Performs related duties as required. 


When assigned to Streets: 
Maintains traffic control systems; paint and stripe City streets, curbs, crosswalks and guardrails; installs permanent markers and reflectors along streets and highways. 
Prepares, installs, repairs and replaces City signs and posts; installs and maintains street banners as necessary. 
Maintains inventory of traffic materials including signs, paint and sand. 
Repairs guard rails and other street appurtenances; inspects, installs, and repairs street signs; cleans ditches; installs culverts; picks up trash and debris on and along roads.
Mixes, rakes and spreads asphalt; seals cracks and patch streets; participates in street overlays. 
Grinds street lane lines; installs new lane lines
Responds to emergency calls to remove traffic accident debris from City streets. 
Operates street maintenance equipment including backhoe, concrete saw, and dump truck. 
Constructs forms; pours and finishes concrete on curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and waterways; performs concrete repairs, patch work, brick, block walls, and associated masonry work. 
Cleans and removes trash from streets and parking lots. 
Cleans and maintains storm drains, pipes, catch basins and storm channels. 
Performs walk through inspections of storms drains; ensures proper working order; makes repairs as necessary. 

When assigned to Parks: 
Maintains City parkways, roadside, medians and grounds; hauls and places landscape materials; inspects areas for wetness and dryness; installs and