Building & Grounds Worker
Massachusetts Water Resources AuthorityAbout the role
DIVISION: Operations
DEPARTMENT: Deer Island-Trade Labor Maintenance
UNION/GRADE: Unit 2/Grade 13
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BASIC PURPOSE:
Performs a variety of maintenance and repair tasks to roads, grounds, buildings, structures and associated appurtenances together with other light maintenance tasks as assigned.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Works under the general supervision of the Building & Grounds Supervisor.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
None.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Cleans process tanks (including unbolting and securing of access covers), galleries, drains, culverts, and structures as required.
- Cleans process spills and upsets as required.
- Maintains roadways, walkways, fencing and gates as necessary.
- Performs clean-up and housekeeping tasks for work area to maintain a clean environment within designated area.
- Removes snow and ice from roadways, walkways, buildings and structures as necessary.
- Maintains the appearance of the plant grounds by cutting, trimming or weeding grass, shrubs, trees or ornamental beds.
- Digs and/or refills ditches and holes. Breaks, removes and repairs concrete as required.
- Collects and disposes of trash and other waste materials.
- Operates machinery, vehicles, material handling equipment, snow removal equipment, and tools as necessary to perform assigned work such as (but not limited to) tractors, mowers, cement mixers, cleaning machinery, etc.
- operates motor vehicles such as vans and pick up trucks to transport materials and equipment to work sites, pick up and deliver materials, etc.
- Washes and cleans vehicles, tools and equipment.
- Moves material and supplies.
- Loads and unloads vehicles, carts, trailers, etc., as required.
- Performs work in a safe and professional manner.
- Reports and documents work being performed.
- Follows established safety, operating and emergency response procedures and policies as established by the MWRA.
- Trained in Confined Space Entry, CPR and First Aid, and be capable of entering, setting up, installing, disassembling confined space equipment and ability to work in a confined space.
- Perform work in compliance with Authority Integrated Contingency Plan.
- Ability to attain knowledge and work processes required to perform maintenance tasks required by Reliability Centered Maintenance or similar Maintenance Management Program.
- Performs light maintenance independently or as part of a team. Light maintenance shall include but not limited to:
- Operates forklift or other light equipment not requiring a specific license.
- Inspects and troubleshoots various systems and equipment.
- With proper training sets up ladders, staging and rigging and utilizes hoists, jacks, dollies, lifts, etc. for proper access to job and to remove and install equipment.
- Performs, documents and reports inspections and work performed.
- Operates portable pumping, ventilation and other equipment necessary to support and accomplish assigned tasks.
- Assists other trades in the performance of their work, as required, or as assigned.
- Lockout/Tagout of equipment to facilitate maintenance.
- Installs safety rails, changes light bulbs and replaces HVAC filters.
SECONDARY DUTIES:
- Performs related duties as required.
- Promotes and participates in the cross-functional work practices.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:
- Basic reading, writing, mathematical, scientific and oral communication skills as normally attained through a high school education or the equivalent; and
- Requires at least six (6) months of related buildings and grounds experience.
- Satisfactory completion of training in accordance with cross-functional training program established at the MWRA.
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