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Home My WebLink AboutMWII - East Side Recycling CenterUpdated: August 2025 (Admin Review) CITY OF IOWA CITY – JOB DESCRIPTION Position Title: Maintenance Worker II – East Side Recycling Center Department: Public Works Division: Resource Management Supervisor: Resource Management Superintendent FLSA: Non-Exempt Civil Service: Yes Pay Grade: 7 Job Number: 0719 Job Summary Under general direction, assists with performing general landscaping duties, building maintenance and cleaning at the East Side Recycling Center. Performs specialized construction, modiﬁcations and installation of landscaping and recycling components. Assists with periodic weekend events. Runs roll-oﬀ recycling routes on designated days. 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. • Assists in setting up for scheduled events at the Environmental Education Center. • Operates and maintains oil shed, compost and wood mulch distribution area. • Maintains recycling bins and controls litter. • Disposes of recycled oil, oil ﬁlters and antifreeze. • Performs grounds maintenance by mowing, watering, weeding, planting, repairing, and constructing landscape features, and mulching landscaped areas. • Cleans ﬂoors, carpet, tables, chairs, kitchen, and bathroom in the Environmental Education Center. • Removes trash from buildings, stocks buildings with cleaning supplies, toilet paper, towels and other necessary supplies. • Performs routine checks of plumbing, electric, electronic, and other operating systems of the Environmental Education Center. • Operates snowplow and blowers to remove snow in winter months. • Meets with on-site partners and the general public regarding basic questions and complaints. • Communicates with supervisors on issues regarding public and partner complaints. • Assists the Sustainability Coordinator and the Recycling Coordinator with projects as needed. • Assists with periodic weekend events. • Transports recycle bins to contracted recycling company empty containers. • Participates in safety committee and identiﬁcation of workplace hazards. • Conducts self in a professional manner which demonstrates courtesy and respect for all community members and coworkers. Updated: August 2025 (Admin Review) • Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum 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. Experience in building and grounds maintenance. • Satisfactory driving record. Valid State of Iowa commercial driver’s license instruction permit upon ﬁrst day in position. Valid State of Iowa Class B commercial driver’s license with air brake and tank endorsements within 6 months of hire. Meet federal drug testing requirements. Requires a pre-employment drug screen. Must be 18 years of age. Must pass criminal background check. Preferred Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other • High school diploma or G.E.D. and one year of related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. • Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. • Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. • Ability to interface positively with staﬀ and customers. • Ability to perform basic cleaning duties. • Ability to prepare written instructions and work records. • Ability to read and interpret technical manuals. • Ability to reliably and predictably carry out duties. • Ability to safely operate recycling roll-oﬀ truck. • Knowledge of general landscaping procedures. • Skill in using computers and applicable software applications (Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Outlook). • Skill in the operation of mowers, brush cutters and other landscaping equipment. 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. Updated: August 2025 (Admin Review) 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 25 pounds and will occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with or without assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. 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 frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, high or precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, vibration, conﬁned space, and traﬃc hazards. The employee is frequently 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 more than moderate exposure to dangerous situations. Involves more than 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 and requirements of this job description, and I agree that I can perform the duties of this position with or without reasonable accommodation. Employee Date ________________________________ __________________