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Home My WebLink AboutMWII - Central Business DistrictUpdated: August 2025 (Admin Review) CITY OF IOWA CITY – JOB DESCRIPTION Position Title: Maintenance Worker II – Transportation Services – CBD Department: Transportation Services Division: Parking Supervisor: Operations Supervisor FLSA: Non-Exempt Civil Service: Yes Pay Grade: 5 Job Number: 0506 Job Summary Under general direction, performs a variety of tasks in the maintenance of the plaza, parking facilities and adjacent areas in the Central Business District/North Side Market Place. 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. • Performs ground litter and leaf removal in the pedestrian plaza and adjacent areas in the Central Business District, North Side Market Place, parking ramps and parking lots. • Performs maintenance to facilities and site furnishings including posting pillar bulletin boards, drinking fountains, trellis, tree gates, ash urns, trash receptacles, benches, bike racks, etc. • Operates power washer to clean park benches, brick, graﬃti, stonework etc. • Performs minor construction repairs to brick walk areas. • Assists with painting projects in the downtown area including painting parking stalls, crosswalks and parking lots/ramps in the downtown area. • Performs snow and ice removal in the pedestrian plaza, parking ramps, parking lots and other snow route areas as assigned. • Performs minor to moderate mechanical repairs on equipment and performs routine maintenance in tools and equipment. • Operates pickup trucks, power sweepers, skid steer loader, mowers, power washers, cord trimmers, snow blowers and other specialized equipment. • Troubleshoots, repairs and performs maintenance for garage entrance and exit equipment, including ticket spitters, monthly card readers, gates, point of sale devices, ramp lighting, automated pay stations, meters, cases and posts. • Assists with collecting parking meter money. • Performs parking cashier duties on occasion, receives parking tickets from customers, collects money and makes change in the City’s parking facilities. • Obtains and sets up equipment, tools and materials needed for work. • Performs plumbing and electrical repairs, repairs and/or reports vandalism. • Pulls weeds, cleans work site and spills, builds forms, mixes, pours and ﬁnishes concrete. Updated: August 2025 (Admin Review) • Performs safety checks on vehicles, equipment and tools, completes incident reports, inspection sheets and other forms. • 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 grounds maintenance. • Forklift certiﬁcation required within probationary period. Valid State of Iowa driver’s 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 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. • Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. • Ability to establish and maintain eﬀective working relationships with co-workers and the general public. • Ability to follow oral and written instructions, to read and understand work orders and to maintain written job records. • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. • Ability to reliably and predictably carry out duties. • Ability to responsibly perform assignments without immediate supervision. • Ability to speak eﬀectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. • Knowledge of general maintenance and repair of municipal grounds and facilities including custodial materials and equipment, light construction, plumbing, electrical and carpentry techniques and equipment. • Knowledge of occupational hazards and proper safety precautions. • Skill in the operation and routine maintenance of various equipment including power vacuums, sweepers, lawn mowers, snow blowers, cord trimmers, and a variety of power tools. Updated: August 2025 (Admin Review) • Skill in working with customer service and money handling. 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 move up 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: Darian Nagle-Gamm, Transportation Services Director (4/2024) Updated: August 2025 (Admin Review) 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 ________________________________ __________________