MAINTENANCE WORKER – PARKS & RECREATION
NATURE OF WORK
This is varied, semi-skilled manual work in the maintenance and repair of public buildings and grounds.
Employees in this class are responsible for performing a variety of manual tasks requiring some skill and dexterity in several trade areas, such as landscaping, carpentry, painting, plumbing and masonry. Work is performed according to standard trade practices learned through previous experience or training and requires the exercise of some independent judgment in carrying out assigned tasks. Work is reviewed by a technical or administrative superior for conformance to instructions and results obtained.
ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK
Cleans and prepares surfaces to be painted or plastered; paints interior and exterior walls and ceilings of municipal buildings; plasters interior ceilings;
Constructs partitions, shelves, cabinets, forms and other wood fixtures; builds stairways; repairs and maintains floors, roofs, stairways and furniture;
Lays block and brick; finishes cement;
Installs lighting fixtures, switches and outlets; installs wiring in public buildings;
Lays pipe; removes trees and brush from town park areas; constructs fencing around park areas;
Operates a variety of hand tools and power equipment used in building trades; Performs related work as required.
Operates a variety of light equipment used in field maintenance operations, such as small tractors, riding mowers, gas powered trimmers, and back pack blowers.
Participates in the department’s snow removal operations
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS
Some knowledge of the principles, practices, tools, and materials used in the area of landscaping and field maintenance, including grass cutting, trimming, infield preparation, fence repair;
Ability to perform a variety of semi-skilled tasks in area of landscaping and field maintenance without close supervision;
Some knowledge of the principles, practices, tools, and materials used in a variety of building maintenance trades, including carpentry, electrical work, plumbing and painting;
Ability to perform a variety of semi-skilled tasks in the building maintenance field without close supervision;
Ability to operate a variety of hand and power tools employed in the building and grounds maintenance trade safely and efficiently;
Ability to lift and carry heavy loads and to perform heavy manual labor for a reasonable length of time;
Ability to understand and follow oral instructions;
Ability to acquire a Rhode Island Class 2-Motor Vehicle Operator's License.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Some experience in building or grounds maintenance work involving a variety of trade areas.
STARTING RATE: $ 25.46 hr.
If you are interested in applying for this position please send your resume or application to Human Resources in the Town Hall or email to HR@COVENTRYRI.GOV.