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CITY OF MONROE
JOB DESCRIPTION
MAINTENANCE WORKER I DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES
Supervised By: Operations Crew Supervisor DPS
Supervises: No supervisory responsibilities
Position Summary:
Under the supervision of the DPS Operations Crew Supervisor, the Maintenance Worker I
performs a wide variety of public service maintenance tasks, including street maintenance,
parks and building maintenance, snow removal, and other functions as assigned. Position
requires considerable physical effort, the use of manual and power tools, and the use of light
equipment and vehicles. Position receives daily work assignments from supervisory personnel,
including performance and completion time requirements and expectations. Position may be
reassigned to various work groups as needs dictate.
Essential Job Functions:
An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential
functions. These examples do not include all the duties the employee may be expected to
perform. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential
function satisfactorily.
1. Receives daily work assignments, estimated timetable for completion, staff and
equipment allocations from supervisory staff.
2. Carries out work activities utilizing any and all equipment classified as light, or that is
unclassified or utilized by Maintenance Workers or seasonal personnel. Is expected to
skillfully operate all such equipment at all times.
3. Receives training and operates equipment classified as medium or heavy, such that
employees assigned to this position may be able to operate this equipment on a short-
term or temporary basis as leave time schedules and other operational needs may
dictate.
4. Operates equipment utilizing all required and suggested safety precautions, noting
and correcting potentially hazardous conditions that may impact self, other employees,
citizens, and equipment.
5. Performs minor operational maintenance on assigned equipment, including but not
limited to fueling, greasing, checking fluid levels, and/or other appropriate functions
which are typically assumed to fall within the scope of responsibility of a regular
operator of said equipment.
6. Performs a variety of winter maintenance tasks, including, but not limited to, operation
of plow and salt trucks, manual shoveling, ice breaking, and salting of sidewalks,
parking lots, bridges, utility installations, and other public facilities. May assist other
vehicle operators in large-scale snow removal operations by alerting of obstacles, and
clearing areas not easily accessible to equipment.
7. Performs a wide variety of street maintenance tasks, including, but not limited to,
reconstruction of catch basins and storm drainage facilities, roadway patching,
removal and placement, form setting, concrete pouring and finishing, bituminous
patching and tamping, lifting manhole and other utility lids and castings, assisting with
traffic control, etc. Utilizes manual labor, tools, light equipment, such as pick, shovel,
jackhammer, tamper, and other related equipment in performing tasks.
8. Performs a wide variety of park maintenance tasks, including, but not limited to,
athletic field grooming and marking, irrigation system maintenance, stocking and
cleaning buildings, trash pick-up and removal, lawn mowing, restroom cleaning, graffiti
removal, repairing playground equipment, picnic tables, and other appurtenances,
maintaining sports league equipment, and other related tasks.
9. Performs a wide variety of general maintenance tasks, including, but not limited to,
weed and grass cutting, removal of debris, boarding up of blighted and unsafe
properties, assisting with general blight clearance, assisting vactor operators with
traffic control and placement and alignment of jet in sewer, shoveling dirt and debris,
and other related tasks.
10. Assists other equipment operators with incidental and ancillary tasks as part of the
overall work crew, such as driving equipment to the job site, positioning vehicles, and
loading and/or unloading said equipment for use. May haul dirt, stone, cold patch, or
other materials to and from the job site. May pick up and deliver parts, operate pumps,
read gauges and record readings, and perform other associated tasks.
11. Performs clean-up activities at job sites, including, but not limited to, sweeping,
loading, disposal, and other related items.
12. Performs a variety of sign shop and traffic control maintenance tasks. Repairs, makes,
and installs traffic signs. Assists with the maintenance of traffic lights. Installs banners
using an aerial platform.
13. Performs custodial activities when directed at City facilities, including, but not limited to,
the Public Services Department facility and City parks restrooms.
14. When necessary, particularly during emergency operations, assists forestry crew with
minor work activities such as stacking limbs and hauling away limbs, traffic control, and
other related activities.
15. When determined to be in the best interest of the overall City operations, performs a
variety of activities for the Engineering Department, including, but not limited to,
inspection and reporting of contracts for concrete and bituminous patches, slurry
sealing, crack sealing, sidewalk replacement, and serving as assistant to the Survey
Crew.
16. When necessary for emergency operations, assists with Water and Wastewater
Department Operations.
17. Performs related work as required.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Minimum Qualifications:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and
minimum qualifications necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the job.
• Requirements include the following:
• A high school diploma or GED.
• One year of experience in construction, maintenance, or a related field.
• A valid Michigan Driver's License, a satisfactory driving record, and the ability to
maintain one throughout employment.
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within
• three (3) months.
• Minimum score of 70% on the City of Monroe aptitude examination.
• Familiarity with construction materials, equipment, and supplies used in public works
activities.
• Ability to perform a wide variety of physical tasks, with and without the use of tools and
equipment.
• Ability to work effectively within deadlines and changes in work priorities.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships and use good judgment, initiative,
and resourcefulness when dealing with employees, City officials, project contractors,
and the public.
• Ability to respond to emergencies on a 24-hour basis
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are
representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of
the job. 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, sit, walk,
climb, use hands and fingers, talk, hear, view, and create written documents. The employee
uses hand strength to grasp tools and may climb ladders or uneven terrain. The employee is
frequently required to reach with hands and arms, such as to operate and repair vibrating
machinery, use wrenches, hand tools, etc., and operate motorized equipment and vehicles.
The employee must lift or push/pull objects of up to 75 lbs. without assistance.
Accommodation will be made, if needed, for employees required to lift or move objects that
exceed this weight.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outdoor weather
conditions. The employee works near moving mechanical equipment and may be exposed to
fumes, dust, airborne particles, hazardous materials, vibrations, and moving mechanical parts.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but can frequently be loud.
September 2025