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City of Fridley Public Services Worker - Facilities in Fridley, Minnesota
Organizational Mission: We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses to be achieved by focusing on the core values of being responsive, driven and friendly. Job Summary: Provides troubleshooting, monitoring, construction, repair, and maintenance of City-owned/leased facilities, buildings, grounds and parks. Operates a wide variety of light and heavy equipment, tools, and machines. Scope of Responsibility: Responsible for performing manual labor and equipment and tool operation to maintain and repair facilities, providing a clean, safe and attractive environment for citizens. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Maintains, repairs and improves facilities, grounds and related equipment. a. Provides preventative maintenance for City buildings, facilities and grounds. b. Loads and hauls materials for construction and disposal. c. Installs and maintains facility equipment. d. Prepares grounds for plantings using equipment and manual labor. e. Lays sod and plants seed. f. Maintain lawns, street borders, fields, and ditches, using heavy and/or light equipment. g. Plants and maintains trees and shrubs. h. Performs tree trimming including the operation of aerial equipment and chipping equipment. i. Prepares and applies chemicals to turf, trees, shrubs and other plants. 2. Supports the completion of City routine operations, maintenance, and repairs, along with special projects. a. Performs semi-skilled repairs of furniture and equipment. b. Monitors system controls and performs preventative maintenance on heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems. c. Loads and transports personnel and materials to and from work sites. d. Sets up public and meeting spaces in accordance with schedules and needs. e. Provides custodial duties and repairs and performs flooring maintenance. f. Performs troubleshooting of plumbing, electrical, and other building systems. g. Provides labor and equipment operation for special projects or events. h. Orders, delivers, and moves materials and furnishings. i. Assists with installation and general repairs of irrigation, hoses, pumps, etc. 3. Clears streets, drives, parking lots, sidewalks, and grounds. a. Plows snow and repairs snow plowing damage. b. Loads and applies sand and de-icing chemicals. c. Removes and hauls snow and ice. d. Sweeps trash, grit, and sediment. e. Loads, hauls, and disposes of debris and litter. 4. Assists in equipment maintenance. a. Performs routine preventative maintenance and safety inspections on equipment. b. Assists in mechanical repairs to equipment. c. Cleans and maintains work areas, storage areas, and tools. 5. Assists in maintaining, attending to, and operating boilers and all appurtenances 6. Participates in training and meetings. 7. Assist in training other crew members. 8. Performs other duties as assigned or apparent.