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Maintenance Worker
2 months ago
Don't you want to be where the Public Works service our Fairfax community?
Serves as an integral part of a team supporting residential collections as well as the upkeep of the Newington Collections Facility.
DPWES is a diverse, nationally-accredited and award-winning public works agency with approximately 1,000 employees providing solid waste, capital facility development, wastewater, stormwater, urban forestry, and land acquisition management services for the most populous county in Virginia. Join our team to help us protect the environment and serve the people of Fairfax County by creating and preserving a sustainable community that is an ideal place to live, work, and play for everyone.
Fairfax County Government is committed to our employees, and offers comprehensive benefits, including a defined-benefit retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; paid leave; tuition reimbursement; and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Through our LiveWell Program and the County Benefits Division, we endeavor to cultivate a culture of wellbeing that empowers, educates and engages employees and retirees to make life-long choices that promote a holistic approach to their physical, mental, emotional, social, spiritual and financial wellness. Please review our awesome
benefits:BenefitsRetirementDPWES provides award-winning solid waste collection services for approximately 45,000 homes, operates a transfer station and landfill, regulates solid waste services, and leads sustainability initiatives to promote zero waste goals for Fairfax County. DPWES Solid Waste is a diverse work force of approximately 300 merit and 50 non-merit employees and has an annual operating budget of more than $100M. Our nationally-recognized team of professionals are working together towards a singular goal: providing environmentally-responsible and cost-effective management of municipal solid waste, keeping Fairfax County safe, green, healthy, and clean.
Works at the DPWES Collections Facility, 6901 Allen Park Road, Fairfax, Virginia.
Performs a variety of routine, manual labor tasks and operates light motorized equipment. Tasks include collection and disposal of appliances, brush recycling, and litter control. Traffic direction around vehicles, assists drivers in safe operating practices and general maintenance of site, equipment, and facility. Reports for duty on time in proper uniform and physical condition and be ready to work assigned tasks. Follow instructions from supervisory personnel and communicate any problems to a supervisor. Utilize the communication systems (cell phones, radios, etc.) in accordance with county policies. Operates a two-way radio system in accordance with the regulations of the Federal Communication Commission (FCC). Maintains positive customer/employee/supervisor relations. Provides information to customers in a helpful, courteous, efficient manner. Ensures a safe work environment for all staff and facility customers by engaging in working practices that comply with Solid Waste safety programs and guidelines. Complies with the DPWES Safety Competencies. Maintains the standards of the county, including but not limited to safety, and personnel policies and procedures. Adheres to the Department of Public Works and Environmental Services (DPWES) guiding principles. Perform other duties as assigned.
Note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions. The appointees to these positions will be required to be available twenty-four hours a day/seven days a week (24/7) to respond to snow, flooding, and other designated emergencies on an as-needed basis.
Illustrative Duties
(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all- inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position job description.)Collects and/or disposes of refuse, yard debris, recyclables, and other solid waste materials;Assists customers at homeowner's disposal facility;Assists with spill cleanup and traffic control onsite at the disposal facility as well as throughout the county;Clears sidewalks of ice and snow;Cleans facilities, to include removing trash and litter;Loads and unloads trucks;Moves furniture, heavy equipment, and materials;Performs routine building maintenance tasks (e.g., replacing light bulbs, moving and making minor repairs to furniture);Repairs and maintains walkways, gutters, and downspouts;Applies pesticides, fertilizer, and other chemicals under supervision of a certified pest applicator;Maintains and repairs grounds and turf (i.e., reconditioning, vegetation control, and repairs);Repairs irrigation systems (i.e., sprinklers, valves, and pipes);Performs various landscaping tasks, to include propagating beds, edging, mulching, and planting;Performs minor building and/or equipment repair and/or maintenance;Operates tractors and mowers, chain saws, or cutoff saws;Engages in safe working practices and complies with safety programs and guidelines;Reports unsafe working conditions;Complies with safety competencies.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all- inclusive list.)
Working knowledge of small equipment to include weed eater, push mower, power tamper, chain saw, concrete saw and gas generator;Basic knowledge of air compressors and pneumatic tools;Knowledge of and the ability to use and perform basic scheduled maintenance on various types of hand tools, machinery, etc.;Knowledge of occupational hazards and applicable safety practices;Ability to perform duties requiring manual dexterity and mechanical aptitude;Ability to operate various types of motor vehicles;Ability to follow written and verbal instructions;Ability to work outside with regular exposure to severe weather, noxious fumes, high levels of dust, etc.;Ability to perform medium to heavy manual labor;Ability to comprehend and comply to safety practices;Ability to maintain effective relationships with customers, employees and supervisors.
Employment Standards
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience and training equivalent to completion of the tenth grade.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, driving record check, and a pre-employment physical examination to the satisfaction of the employer.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:One year experience in manual labor work.Some experience in residential refuse, yard waste, and recycling collection procedures and routes.Two-three years working outside various weather conditions.Two years or more providing customer service.Experience in traffic control.Experience with snow removal equipment.Some knowledge of OSHA safety rules and regulations.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to lift containers and objects weighing 50 lbs. or more, with or without assistance. Ability to walk, stand, bend, stoop, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions for lengthy periods of time. Ability to work in varying weather conditions, including inclement weather and hot and cold temperatures. Hazardous environment requires incumbent to be able to see, hear and speak. Manual dexterity and physical strength needed. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview and may include exercise.
The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7% of residents speak a language other than English at home ( Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others ) and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity.
Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact for assistance. TTY EEO/AA/TTY.
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