Maintenance & Repair Worker at City of Doraville in Doraville, Georgia

Job Description:

Summary of Position:
Operation or use of equipment and power tools to perform a range of general maintenance and special projects as required by the City.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of a specific statement from the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Operate the various equipment and power tools to accomplish tasks in the cleaning, maintenance and service to the buildings and grounds of the City. The maintenance worker performs a wide range of assignments as requested to provide for quality preservation for the longevity of the City's property.
Flexibility in working at multiple tasks. Substantive knowledge in the general maintenance projects for numerous and varied repair and service requests.
Broad base of general knowledge in safety and accident prevention in the use and operation of equipment and tools.
Trainable in the use of tools and equipment used and operated by maintenance personnel. Dexterity and the capacity to lift a maximum of 50 pounds in the performance of the necessary tasks and projects are essential to the overall performance in this capacity. Such tools and equipment include: tractors, lawn mowers and various landscaping tools and equipment, as well as various shop power tools (electric saws, drills and screwdrivers) as well as general household type tools (vacuum cleaner, hammer, pliers, staple gun and the like).
Exercises discretion in the performance of the work and regularly uses independent judgment.
Proficiency in the safe use, care and maintenance of such tools and equipment.
Dependable and strong work ethic is necessary to service the internal customers and residents of the City.
Must be able to work effectively with the Mayor, City Council and professional staff members in City government.
Must be able to function effectively in a work environment in which the employee is exposed to significant public scrutiny and be able to adequately and effectively address public questions and concerns as well as interact with members of the community.