Maintainer I (Full-Time)

GENERAL PURPOSE

Performs work in the maintenance, repair, and construction of parks, grounds, recreational areas, 
and public facilities; performs custodian and maintenance work in repair and maintenance of Town 
buildings and facilities; operates vehicles and light construction equipment in service of the 
Town’s needs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

•     Performs manual work in the removal of trees, leaves, brush, trash, and refuse, and in the 
replacement of fences, posts, rails, and signs.

•     Operates  mowers,  vehicles,  and  power  equipment  to  maintain  grounds,  fields,  roads, 
beaches, and to clear snow and sand roads, park areas, parking lots, and sidewalks.

•     Grades, fertilizes, seeds, and lines playing fields.

•     Observes  conditions  of  playing  fields  and  reports  unsafe  conditions  around  Town 
grounds and facilities to supervisor.

•     Performs rough carpentry, minor electrical, plumbing, painting, and masonry work in 
maintaining Town buildings and facilities, and performs cleaning duties as necessary.

•     Performs preventative maintenance tasks in maintaining and monitoring heating, cooling, and 
other mechanical equipment.

•     Services vehicles and equipment with fuel, lubricants, and accessories.

•     Makes  safety  check  of  vehicles,  construction,  and  power  equipment  while  reporting 
malfunctions to supervisor.

•     Follows standard safety procedures and instructs maintenance helpers in safety matters.

•     Opens and closes buildings as necessary.

•     Works at the Transfer & Recycling Station as needed.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

•     Participates  in  meetings,  seminars,  and  training  sessions;  may  serve  as  a  member  
of various employee committees; serves on working groups as assigned by supervisor.

•     Greets visitors to Town buildings and may set up meeting rooms with tables, chairs, and 
related equipment.

•     Shovels snow and sands walkways.

•     Collects and disposes of trash and recycling materials.

•     Prepares and maintains necessary work and inventory forms and records.

•     Provides additional support for special functions and performs related work as required.

COMPETENCIES

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

•     Problem   Solving   –   identifies   and   resolves   problems   in   a   timely   manner;   
gathers information skillfully; exhibits sounds and accurate judgement.

•     Interpersonal   Skills   –  is   respectful   with   the   ability   to  establish   
effective   working relationships  with  staff,  community,  and  the  public.  Ability  to  
express  new  ideas effectively  in  oral  and  written  forms  and  has  the  ability  to  be  
receptive  to  new  ideas. Listens  to   others  without   interrupting.   Shows   respect   and   
sensitivity   for   cultural differences.

•     Organizational Support – follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks 
correctly  and  on-time;  supports  organization’s  goals  and  values;  is  an  effective  team 
player.

•     Punctuality  –  is  consistently  at  work  and  on-time;  ensures  work  responsibilities  
are covered when absent; arrives to meetings and appointments on-time.

•     Quality Management – demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness in all work.

•     Productive  –  meets  organization  productivity  standards;  completes  work  in  timely 
manner and uses time efficiently.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFIECATIONS

Education and Experience

•     Two years of work experience in a related field; or

•     Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

•     Good organizational and time-management skills.

•     Ability to work independently and without supervision.

•     Working knowledge of the tools, materials, and methods of the building trades.

•     Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and 
the general public.

•     Working  knowledge  of  safety  practices  and  hazards  relating  to  electrical  equipment 
operation.

•     Knowledge  of  methods,  materials,  and  equipment  used  in  custodial  and  grounds 
maintenance work.

•     Ability  to  perform  carpentry,  minor  masonry,  electrical,  and  plumbing  repairs  and 
recognize need for repairs.

•     Ability to understand, follow, and give both oral and written instructions.

•     Ability to add, subtract, and multiply all units of measure.

Special Requirements

•     Valid driver’s license or ability to obtain one.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Power tools including lawn mowers, string trimmers, drills, saws, and more; hand tools including 
hammers, saws, screwdrivers, and more; phone; copy machine; fax machine; and motor vehicles.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and physical environment characteristics 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.

Continuous physical effort is required in performing duties. The employee must occasionally lift 
and/or move extremely heavy loads. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close 
vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus in 
order to inspect documents, read instructions, and verify information. Often has to stand, walk, 
bend, push, pull, lift, lower, kneel, crawl, reach, climb, balance, and sit.

Work is performed in changing settings. The noise level can vary from quiet to loud, with power 
tools,  vehicles,  and  machinery  contributing  to  the  volume.  Often  required  to  work  
outdoors under possible adverse weather and climate conditions, including extreme heat, extreme 
cold, rain, snow, wind, and direct sunlight. Outdoor duties can also require the employee to endure 
disagreeable factors such as dust, dirt, grease, and other similar factors.

DISCLAIMER

The above description is illustrative of tasks and abilities. It is not meant to be all-inclusive 
of every task or responsibility. The description does not constitute an employment agreement 
between the Town of Bolton and the employee and is subject to change by the Town as the needs of 
the Town and requirements of the job change. The employee will also be governed by the standards 
laid out in the Town’s Personnel Policies and the Collective Bargaining Agreement to which this 
position belongs.