City of Liberal

Water Maintenance Worker(Seasonal) - City of Liberal

Liberal, KS

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Job Title: Water Seasonal Maintenance Worker
Reports to: Water Director
Position #: 30          
Salary Grade: 2
FLSA: 26-week Non-Exempt

 
The Seasonal Maintenance Worker performs work of a manual nature, which does not require a high degree of manipulative skill or an acquired skill or previous experience in order to do an effective job. Work season is from April-September. Work is generally performed under the immediate direction of a supervisor, but many types of work assigned may be very routine and repetitive in nature and after once learned can be carried on without difficulty and only under general supervision.

 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Operates a small truck to pick up items for delivery other City facilities
• Unloads truck and stocks items in storeroom
• Learn the operation of riding mowers, string trimmers, edgers and hedge shears, tractors, and brush-hog mowers.
• Cleans litter from areas under the direction of a supervisor.
• Mowing and weed eating at the well sites and reservoirs
• Painting well house buildings
• Use mops, brooms, paintbrushes and rollers and work with cleaning fluids, paints, cleaning agents or similar solutions using only normal protective equipment.
• Work cooperatively with other City employees and the general public.
• Work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.
• Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality customer service.


Work Environment:

  • Work in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to the elements.
  • Lift arms above shoulder level.
  • Travel across rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces.
  • Move heavy objects (50 pounds or more) short distances (20 feet or less).
  • Move light objects (less than 20 pounds) long distances (more than 20 feet).
  • Bend or stoop repeatedly or continually over time.

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIREMENT:
There is no experience or training requirement for this entry-level position.  Must be 16 years or older.