Municipal Service Worker - Public Works
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Works under the direct supervision of the Public Works Superintendent and Crew Leader. Performs a variety of skilled duties related to the maintenance and repair of municipal owned buildings and infrastructure using variety of machines, tools, and equipment. Direction may be received from the Town Manager.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Primary duties and responsibilities involve the routine maintenance and repair of town owned buildings, grounds and parks and infrastructure; including streets and the water and sewer distribution system.
- Mow grass and trim weeds using ride-on, stand-on, push mowers and weed trimmers.
- Drives truck and loads fallen tree limbs and yard debris along the roadside onto truck and delivers refuse to Town debris site or landfill.
- Repairs streets and sidewalks with asphalt, cold patching materials, and concrete, using shovel, hand roller, trowel, level, and long-handled tamp.
- Removes and replaces damaged traffic signs.
- Operates snow removal equipment to maintain streets, sidewalks, and driveways.
- Reads water meters.
- Maintains and repairs municipal buildings' plumbing and electrical systems, including replacing worn or defective parts, such as switches and fuses.
- Repairs or replaces building brick, stone, and concrete. Maintains and repairs wood parts of buildings, using carpenter tools. Paints interior and exterior walls and trim, using paint and painting tools.
- Replaces worn or damaged parts, such as hoses, wiring, and belts, in machines and equipment, such as trucks, lawn tractors, etc.
- Assists in the maintenance and repairs of the town’s water and sewer distribution system.
- Perform other related duties as required.
Minimum Requirements:
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Knowledge of operating and repair characteristics of a wide variety of Public Works vehicles, equipment, and heavy equipment.
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Knowledge of the methods, tools, materials and equipment employed in the repair of light and heavy vehicles and equipment.
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Knowledge of methods, tools and materials used in structure maintenance and repair.
Desirable Training and Experience:
- US Citizens, at least 18 years of age, be a High School graduate/GED
- Must possess a valid driver’s license
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Applicants must be able to lift up to 75 pounds, work in all weather conditions, climb ladders and be willing to work in confined space areas when necessary
Required availability for snow removal and/or other on-call emergency situations
Available for Special Event work that is scheduled in advance
Benefits:
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Benefits include Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance and Employer Funded Pension Plan
- Paid Vacation and Sick Leave and Washington County Holidays
The Town of Boonsboro is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer and a drug free workplace.
*Employment application should be mailed or hand delivered to Town Hall
Monday through Friday between the hours of 8AM and 4:30PM*
Town of Boonsboro
Attn: Town Manager
21 North Main Street
Boonsboro, MD 21713