Maintenance Worker - Lower Heart Water Board

This position will perform facilities and levee maintenance work part-time under the supervision of the Lower Heart Water Board.  The number of hours will vary and be dependent upon seasonal needs.  During late spring, summer, and early fall, this position may spend up to 40 hours per week engaged in maintenance work.  During the winter months, this position will be engaged for approximately 10 hours per week.    

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the Corps of Engineers with annual inspections of the dike system and inspections of confined spaces (manholes)
• Inspect and maintain valves located in a confined space (manholes)
• Lubricate and operate operating valves to ensure they are operating at peak performance levels
• Patrol the dike to assure the area is free of debris
• Maintain and operate motorized equipment including mower, weed eater, front end loader, skid steer, hoist, and pumping equipment 
• Maintain the shop in a safe, clean, and orderly manner
• Maintain lawns, hedges, trees, shrubbery, walkways, and other areas by cleaning, planting, watering, fertilizing, trimming, mowing, sweeping, raking and spraying for weeds
• Perform minor maintenance repairs such as changing light bulbs and worn sockets, replacing faucets, washers, and toilet;
• Complete minor repairs and adjustments to pipes such as extending sprinkler systems, raising and replacing sprinkler heads, removing and replacing valves and faucets; occasionally assists in the various trades as required
• Manage the vermin population while maintaining compliance with federal, state and local regulations 
• Perform snow and ice removal activities consistently throughout the winter season
• Perform light carpentry activities as needed
• Perform other skilled maintenance work on levee system

Key Relationships

Corps of Engineers (Dike Inspections)

NDSU Extension (Pesticide)

Game and Fish (Vermin Control)

Fish and Wildlife Service (trapping)

Morton County Weed Department (Spray Chemicals)

Decision Making Authority

This position has the authority to make minor decisions regarding maintenance activities with Board oversight.

Core Competencies Required

Accountability

Adaptability

Attention to Detail

Collaboration

Communication

Credibility

Critical Thinking

Decision Making / Problem Solving

Planning and Organizing

Professionalism

Safety Conscious

Service Oriented / Quality Focus

At times, this position may work in unsafe or hazardous conditions.  When performing activities with a moderate- to high-risk to safety, this position will engage support from the Morton County Highway Department.  This type of support will serve as a safety representative during those moderate- to high-risk activities.   

The incumbent’s physical, mental and emotional condition must be commensurate with the demands of the position.

CONSTANT:

• Incumbent will be exposed to ongoing public contact.
• Incumbent will be required to maintain an on-call status to aid response in emergency situations.

FREQUENT:

• Incumbent will be exposed to potentially hazardous activities due to the levee system 
• Incumbent will be required to climb into and out of confined spaces
• Incumbent will be required to work in adverse and inclement weather conditions to include extreme temperatures
• Incumbent may be may be exposed to, or come into contact with: chemicals and solvents, moving equipment, dirt, dust, exhaust fumes, fuels, grease, herbicides, ivy, lubricants, paints, oils, vegetation, weeds, and other construction and maintenance materials
• Incumbent will need to have near, mid-range, far and depth perception vision capabilities

• At times, the incumbent will be exposed to constituents who may present behavioral challenges