The City of New Albany ("City") currently has seasonal positions within the Street Department. Applicants to assist with repairs and maintaining and improving the streets, buildings and/or facilities within the designated areas of the City to ensure an excellent City is provided for or citizens and visitors.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
"*" denotes an essential function of the job
- *Cleans and sweeps roadways, sidewalks and surrounding areas to remove rubbish, debris, vegetation and strata.
- *Paint fire hydrants.
- *Works in and/or around sewer pump stations.
- *Assists in water repairs and related work.
- *Completes patchwork and crack sealing as need.
- *Fills potholes using appropriate materials.
- *Prepares roads and curbs for paving.
- *Back-fills curbs upon completion of work.
- *Keeps signs and intersections clear of limbs and grass.
- *Mows grass and trims weeds along City streets and in medians.
- *Removes trash as necessary.
- *Checks equipment before use.
- *Determines when equipment needs to be used.
- *Operates equipment according to safety guidelines.
- *Performs maintenance when it is necessary.
- *Perform other duties as assigned.
STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE
- Demonstrate informative and professional assistance when working with vendors, co-workers, and the public.
- Act independently and originate new procedures and new approaches to problems.
- Maintain initiative to preserve the flow of work.
- Work under stress and with commitment to deadlines.
- Sustain interpersonal relationships which encourage openness, candor and trust, both internally and with the general public.
- Complete projects and/or reports in accurate and timely manner
- Maintain City information in a confidential manner.
MENTAL AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to work as a team member.
- Display professional appearance, warm demeanor and positive attitude.
- Be a motivated self-starter.
- Work independently and to be accurate, efficient and organized.
- Manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Work under pressure with time constraints in a changing environment.
- Stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl occasionally.
- Lift and/or move up to 55 pounds frequently.
- Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND CONDITIONS
- This position requires working in both an internal and external environment.
- Significant amount of time will be spent working outdoors and in inclimate weather (within reason and safety) to include: hot, humid, cold, rain, ice and snow.
- This position requires a flexible work schedule; night and/or weekends may be required.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
- High school or G.E.D equivalent preferred.
- Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in written form.
- A pleasant, friendly, and outgoing demeanor.
- Willingness to take on additional tasks as assigned.
- Must have a valid driver's license and good driving record.
- Familiar with basic OSHA stands and safety practices.
- Experience in Streets and/or maintenance preferred.
EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS
- Computer and peripherals.
- Street Department equipment.
- Lawn service equipment.
- Mechanical equipment.