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Job Class #03-19 FLSA Non-Exempt
Civil Service
Identification
Position Title: Maintenance Worker I – Water Plant
Department: Public Works
Division: Water
Supervisor: Assistant Superintendent – Water / Water Superintendent
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
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 grounds.
Mows grass around water treatment plant and pumping stations; 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.
Reads and records residential, commercial and industrial water meter readings; operates electronic
data entry equipment related to water meter reading and assists with routine meter reading problem
solving.
Collects water samples and conducts lab tests to ensure compliance with federal and state
regulations; determines levels of alkalinity, hardness, turbidity, pH, TDS, temperature and LSI.
Writes, reviews and performs water service work orders using computerized and filed information.
Maintains job records.
Sets up rooms for meetings.
Helps customers and answers questions.
Conducts self in a manner which promotes and supports diversity and inclusivity in the workplace
and community.
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Performs all other related duties as assigned.
Physical and Environmental Conditions
The physical demands and work environment conditions described here are representative of those
that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job and are
encountered while performing those essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made
to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use
hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or
crawl. The employee is occasionally required to talk and hear. The employee must regularly lift
and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather
conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration. The
employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, high, precarious places, fumes or
airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Minimum Education, Experience and Certification
High school degree or equivalent required. Three months of experience in building and grounds
maintenance required. Must obtain Iowa Public Official Pesticide Applicator License for Right-Of-Way
Pesticide Use (Category 6) within one year of appointment. Valid driver’s license with satisfactory
driving record required. Must be 18 years of age per Iowa Code 92.8. Must pass criminal background
check.
Preferred Education, Experience and Certification
Three years of experience in building and grounds maintenance preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of general landscaping and ground maintenance procedures. Skills in the operation of
various trucks and equipment including mowers, pressure washer, painting equipment, power vacuum,
tractors, snow blowers and hand tools. Ability to follow oral and written instructions. Ability to make
simple mathematical calculations and take measurements. Ability to read and understand work orders
and maintain written job records.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by
individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties,
and skills required of personnel so classified in this position.