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CITY OF IOWA CITY – JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Title: Maintenance Worker I – Water Plant
Department: Public Works
Division: Water
Supervisor: Assistant Superintendent – Water / Water Superintendent
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Civil Service: Yes
Pay Grade: 3
Job Number: 0319
Job Summary
Under immediate direction, performs work of routine difficulty in the cleaning and maintenance
of grounds and buildings at the water treatment plant and pumping stations. Performs meter
reading and maintenance of the meter reading system.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive
or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
• Cleans floors and carpets at the water treatment plant buildings; washes windows and
cleans bathrooms and break rooms; removes trash from buildings.
• Paints buildings and equipment; removes trash and litter from water plant rounds.
• Mows grass around water treatment plant and pumping stations; trims trees and
landscaping, performs minor maintenance to facility equipment.
• Plants trees and shrubs and maintains landscaping; works with hourly employees and
relays landscaping and maintenance tasks.
• Operates snow removal equipment in winter months at water plant, trails and peninsula.
• Assists other work groups with sampling, meter maintenance, and as a safety observer
as needed.
• Writes, reviews and performs work tasks using computerized and filed information.
• Maintains job records.
• Sets up rooms for meetings.
• Assists customer service operations, helps customers and answers questions.
• Conducts self in a professional manner which demonstrates courtesy and respect for all
community members and coworkers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other
• High school education or G.E.D. and four to six months of related experience or training;
or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in building and
grounds maintenance.
• Must obtain State of Iowa Public Official Pesticide Applicator License for Right-Of-Way
Pesticide Use (Category 6) within one year of appointment. Valid State of Iowa driver’s
Updated: August 2025 (Admin Review)
license with satisfactory driving record. Must be 18 years of age. Must pass criminal
background check.
Preferred Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other
• High school education or G.E.D. and seven to twelve months of related experience or
training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved
written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized
situations.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to
customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to make simple mathematical calculations and ability to add, subtract, multiply,
and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and
decimals to take measurements.
• Ability to read and understand work orders, simple instructions, and write and maintain
job records.
• Ability to reliably and predictably carry out duties.
• Knowledge of general landscaping and ground maintenance procedures.
• Skill in the operation of various trucks and equipment including mowers, pressure
washer, painting equipment, power vacuum, tractors, snow blowers and hand tools.
Supervision
No supervision of direct reports.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential duties and responsibilities.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use
hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally
required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee
regularly lifts and/or moves 10 pounds, occasionally will lift and/or move 25 pounds, and will
occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required
by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception
and ability to adjust focus.
Updated: August 2025 (Admin Review)
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
duties and responsibilities.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving
mechanical parts, high or precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic
chemicals, risk of electrical shock, vibration, and traffic hazards. The employee is regularly
exposed to outside weather condition, dampness, direct sunlight, dust, pollen, insect stings,
and animals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Involves moderate
exposure to dangerous situations. Involves moderate exposure to stress due to the work
environment and/or crisis situations.
Iowa City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities
Act as Amended, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with
disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential
accommodations with the employer.
Reviewed/Approved by: Ron Knoche, Public Works Director (4/2024)
I have read and understand the duties of this job description, and I
agree that I can perform the duties of this position with or without reasonable
accommodation.
Employee Date
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