Description

Function

Complete general maintenance responsibilities within the City of Chelsea in support on City operations.

Key Responsibilities and Duties
  Perform a variety of labor, maintenance, construction and repair tasks as needed related to City infrastructure

  Assist in City lawn care and park maintenance, snow plowing, storm sewer cleaning/repair, and street, tree and sidewalk maintenance

  Assist wastewater department with sanitary sewer maintenance and repairs

  Assist water department with water line maintenance and repairs

  Use City vehicles with care and skill

  Use necessary safety gear and precautions while performing City tasks

  Learn to effectively use tools and heavy equipment required to complete City maintenance tasks as needed

  Maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees 

  Exhibit respectful customer service when interacting with customers, local business owners and residents

  Assist in weekly City trash and recycling collection

  Perform tasks required to help support City facilities

  Collect cash and support appropriate cash controls when working at the transfer station

   Be on call to assist with City emergencies

   Possess an S-4 Water Distribution license or the ability to obtain one within the first 18 months of taking position

   Perform other related work as necessary to support the Public Utilities Service Division

Requirements

A qualified candidate will demonstrate the following skills and background. 

Demonstrates considerable knowledge of street, sidewalk, water line, sewer line, building maintenance, parks and ground maintenance work

Demonstrates considerable knowledge of general repair, maintenance and construction activities

Holds a valid Michigan Commercial Driver's License (Group A designation with air brake and tanker endorsement) or the ability to obtain one within a six-month time period and maintains thereafter as a condition of continued employment

Attained a high school education or higher

Demonstrates an ability to read maps, sketches and blueprints

Demonstrates an ability to maintain and prepare accurate records

Demonstrates an ability to effectively address resident, business owner and customer concerns

Demonstrates an ability to clearly express oneself in speech and writing