Public Works - Maintenance Worker I

PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE WORKER I City of Poquoson Are you someone who finds satisfaction in making a tangible difference in your community? The City of Poquoson's Public Works Department is actively seeking a dedicated and hands-on Maintenance Worker I to join our team. In this full-time, non-exempt position, you will take pride knowing that your hard work directly contributes to keeping our public spaces safe, functional and well-maintained. ABOUT THE ROLE You will perform intermediate semi-skilled and manual work focused on the construction, maintenance and repair of public facilities, buildings, grounds, streets and utilities. No two days will be identical in this physically demanding role, where you'll work under moderate supervision and tackle a variety of essential tasks. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Conduct general infrastructure maintenance on streets and drainage projects Load and unload gravel, dirt, timber, chemicals and other materials, tools and equipment Spread asphalt, patch street surface holes and assist with concrete work Dig trenches and ditches while cleaning catch basins, manholes and drainage lines Perform street and utility maintenance duties alongside custodial, building and grounds work Mow grass, edge sidewalks and curbs, weed trim, and prune trees and shrubs Complete additional duties as assigned WHAT YOU BRING High school diploma or GED with moderate experience in infrastructure maintenance, or an equivalent combination of education and experience Working knowledge of streets, drainage systems, buildings, grounds, utilities and landscape maintenance and repair procedures Familiarity with safe operation and preventive maintenance of assigned equipment Strong ability to understand and follow verbal instructions Capacity to perform manual labor consistently, including in unfavorable weather conditions Competence in reading and writing Skill in establishing and maintaining positive working relationships PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS This position requires frequent exertion of up to 25 pounds and occasional exertion of up to 100 pounds. You will regularly stand, speak, hear, use hands for handling and perform repetitive motions. Frequent walking, sitting, reaching, pushing and pulling are required. Occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling are needed. Close vision, distance vision, focus adjustment and depth perception are essential.