Purpose of Position

　　Provides maintenance support to all City of Laurel departments.

　　Major Duties and Responsibilities:

　　Provide carpentry services for all city facilities

　　• Understand and operate proper carpentry tools to utilize

　　• Utilize appropriate supplies as instructed

　　• Complete projects in a timely manner

　　Install and remove Christmas decorations

　　• Determine appropriate location for decorations

　　• Install decorations

　　• Ensure decorations are functioning properly

　　• Remove decorations

　　• Store decorations in appropriate location

　　Maintain all city buildings

　　• Complete work orders from other City departments

　　• Make repairs or improvements to facilities

　　• Complete all final work order paperwork

　　• Paint facilities, as needed

　　Maintain athletic field concession stands

　　• Receive work order from Parks and Recreation Department

　　• Make repairs or improvements to concession stands

　　• Complete all final work order paperwork

　　Knowledge of NEC (National Electrical Code)

　　• Knowledge of residential and commercial wiring

　　• Knowledge of running conduit -- 1 ½" and above

　　• Knowledge of available changing light ballasts, bulbs, switches, and plugs

　　• Knowledge of running computer wiring

　　Perform other duties as directed

　　Job Context

　　The General Maintenance Worker is a full-time, permanent position in the Facilities Maintenance Division of the Parks and Recreation Department. The immediate supervisor for this position is the Facilities Maintenance Supervisor. The person in this position is supervised on a regular basis and has no supervisory authority. The General Maintenance Worker works regular hours most of the time with occasional overtime and night work when the workload demands it. There is no shift work involved with this position. The person in this position is not on call. The position has accountability for monetary, fiscal, safety, and legal issues related to the work for which this position is responsible.

　　Certification, Education, and Experience

　　Certification: A valid Mississippi Driver's license is required for this position.

　　Education: A high school diploma or equivalent is required for this position

　　Experience: At least 2 years of experience in this or a related field is strongly recommended

　　Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

　　Knowledge:

　　• Carpentry and painting techniques

　　• Knowledge of basic principles of plumbing

　　• Proper use of departmental equipment

　　• Power and hand tool safety

　　• Knowledge of residential and commercial wiring

　　• Knowledge of running conduit and computer wiring

　　• Correct use and storage of chemicals

　　• Basic maintenance of departmental equipment

　　• Heavy machinery safety

　　• Locations of City properties

　　• Proper grammar and proper use of English language in speaking and in writing

　　• OSHA standards and regulations concerning employee safety

　　• Federal and state statutes concerning the work of the department

　　• Mathematical skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division

　　• General functions and operations of municipal government

　　Skills and Abilities:

　　• Supervise departmental laborers

　　• Train employees on departmental equipment

　　• Operator all departmental equipment

　　• Complete basic construction projects

　　• Work in all weather conditions

　　• Prioritize daily work flow

　　• Work as a team member with other employees

　　• Meet specified or required deadlines

　　• Make decisions within specified time restraints

　　• Communicate effectively with residents and other City employees, etc., both orally and written

　　• Maintain confidentiality

　　• Work autonomously, when necessary

　　• Handle multiple tasks simultaneously with frequent interruptions

　　• Deal with others in a professional manner

　　• Maintain professional composure in heated situations

　　• Implement and follow departmental and City policies and procedures