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Maintenance II - Wastewater Department
Performs varied manual and semi-skilled work for a municipal wastewater department. Performs work under general supervision. Work involves a variety of tasks requiring a sequence of operations and questionable cases are referred to the supervisor.
DESCRIPTION
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Grass Cutting
- Painting
- Pumping Station & Treatment Plant Maintenance
- Operates equipment to maintain all wastewater facilities.
- Assists other municipal personnel as may be required.
- Performs other related municipal work as may be required.
Supervision Received:
This position works under the direct supervision of the Wastewater Superintendent and general supervision of the Wastewater Forman.
REQUIREMENTS
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisor, employees, other departments, officials and the public.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally.
- Knowledge of standard tools, equipment and procedures used in a municipal wastewater department.
- Knowledge of safety procedures.
- Considerable skill in the operation of heavy equipment.
- Knowledge of routine maintenance procedures.
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
Desired Education & Experience
Completion of standard grade school or high school or vocational school, or any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Minimum two of experience.
Special Requirements:
Must have a valid driver’s license. Night and weekend work is a possibility. A commercial driver’s license (CDL) may be necessary. Position may be subject to alcohol and illegal drug screening.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to an individual with disabilities to perform essential functions.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move heavy loads.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is not normally quiet.
Applications and complete job descriptions are available on the Town’s website www.georgetowndel.com or at the Town Administrative Office, 37 The Circle, Georgetown, DE 19947 during normal business hours.
You may contact the Town Office at (302) 856-7391 between 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. should you have any questions regarding this position.