Plant Assistant I

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Nature of Work
This is a Natural Progression position. Satisfactory completion of the assigned duties and responsibilities results in appointment to Plant Assistant II. This is manual and some semiskilled work in the care and maintenance of the Environmental Services Department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Maintains grounds by cutting grass, trimming shrubs, removing snow, removing trash and other debris, edging, seeding, fertilizing, trimming trees and removal, and lawn watering.
Cleans tanks, equipment, drains, buildings, tunnels, dry wells, and wet wells using a variety of equipment including high-pressure water, steam cleaning, augers, and scrubbers.
Operates snowplows, trucks, and blowers as needed; removes ice and snow from roadways, driveways, and sidewalks.
Transports emergency power generators to pumping stations and places on-line; transports pumps and other equipment to Wastewater Treatment facilities and to other City departments.
Assists plant maintenance personnel and plant operations personnel.
Works as top person in confined space entry.
Enters confined spaces, tests atmosphere, sets up ventilation, tripod, harness, and lifeline.
Removes and loads sludge into containers using front-end loader, backhoe, and bobcat.
Operates equipment including 26,000 GVW truck, 35,000 GVW truck, boom truck, front-end loader, backhoe, bobcat, forklift, and tractors.
Assists plant painter with sandblasting projects.
Assists plant painter with general plant painting projects.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
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Minimum Training and Experience
Required Education and Experience

Completion of tenth grade
--AND--
Two years of experience in general building and grounds maintenance and repair work
--OR--
Any equivalent combination of training and experience

Required Licenses or Certifications
Possession of a valid Michigan commercial driver’s license or the ability to obtain within 6 months.