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County of Alpine Adopted 08/02/2022 BEAR VALLEY SENIOR MAINTENANCE WORKER DEFINITION Under supervision of the Building Maintenance Supervisor and some general direction from the Road Maintenance Foreman and the Sheriff’s Office to perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled work in the maintenance, repair and cleaning of County roads, facilities and grounds; and to perform related duties as assigned. CLASS CHARACTERISTICS This is a single-position classification. The incumbent is involved in the maintenance and repair of County roads and facilities primarily in Bear Valley however may assist with other project in other areas of the County on an as needed basis, is responsible for a County recreational facility, including a community center and ball field. Incumbent will work independently with minimal supervision. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES – Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: • In coordination with the Road department will participate in the maintenance and repair of roads and ancillary structures to include pothole patching, culvert cleaning, removal of trees, rocks and other debris from roadways. • Identifies roads, parking lots, drainage systems, facilities and grounds that are in need of maintenance and repair work; prioritizes and schedules the work • In coordination with the Building Maintenance department will perform routine building maintenance work and custodial duties as required, including routine housekeeping, trash removal, and the cleaning, repairing and painting of structures and fixtures • Performs routine grounds maintenance tasks, including installing landscape materials, watering and fertilizing lawns/ball fields and landscaped areas, mowing and trimming grass, removing debris and trash from grounds, etc. • Participates in the planning of work projects, including scope of work and cost estimating • Participates in snow removal operations including communicating with snow removal contractor on issues relating to the drivability and safety of the roadways during and after snow events • Coordinates the work of contractors on assigned projects • Operates variety of equipment including backhoe, pick-up trucks, pick-up trucks w/front plows, snow blowers, mowers; uses hand and small power tools to complete maintenance tasks ---PAGE BREAK--- Bear Valley Maintenance Worker Page 2 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: Operation and maintenance requirements of heavy trucks and power-driven equipment. Practices, equipment and materials used in the construction, maintenance and repair of roads and bridges. Methods, equipment and tools used in routine building and grounds maintenance and custodial work. Safe work practices. Ability to: Learn, understand, interpret, enforce and apply pertinent county policies and procedures and federal, state and local laws and regulations. Coordinate the work of contractors and others involved in department projects and activities, and administer maintenance contracts. Perform work in the maintenance and repair of roads, and in routine building and grounds maintenance and repair work. Operate vehicles, backhoes, equipment and tools in a safe and responsible manner. Perform work safely following all rules and regulations. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Prepare and maintain accurate, routine records. Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent. Experience: Three years of progressively responsible road construction and/or maintenance and repair experience, preferably in a public works or construction agency. Backhoe experience desirable. Other Requirements: ---PAGE BREAK--- Bear Valley Maintenance Worker Page 3 Possession of a valid California driver’s license. TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires the mobility to perform road construction/maintenance and building and grounds maintenance duties. Requires the ability to occasionally sit and frequently walk, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach and shovel while performing maintenance work; ride snowmobiles for considerable periods of time; repeatedly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools and controls. Must be able to maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for making observations, communicating with others, reading and writing, and operating field equipment. Must be able to use a telephone and/or radio to communicate verbally.