Building and Grounds Maintenance - (25-FAC-204006-013)

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties, locations, and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) in this job. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties in this description, and incumbent(s) may be required to perform work-related tasks other than those specifically listed in this description. This job description is not a “contract” between the employee and the Authority. The job duties and essential functions may be changed at the discretion of the General Manager.

General

Job Title:

Buildings and Grounds Maintenance Worker

Job Code:

S0004

Supervises Directly:

No

New or Revised:

Revised

Regular or At-Will:

Regular

Date Last Revised:

9/12/2024

Exempt or Non-Exempt:

Non-Exempt

Compensation Approval Signature:

Union/ Non-Union:

Union

Department Name and Division:

Facilities-Operations

Salary Schedule:

Regular Wage Service (RW)

Cost Center Code:

204006

Grade:

RW07

Essential Position:

Yes

Reports To:

Foreman, Grounds Maintenance

EEO Code:

Skilled Craft Workers

Work Format

In-Person

Who We Are & What We Do:

At DC Water, we provide more than 700,000 District of Columbia residents and 24.6 million annual visitors with essential water, wastewater, and stormwater services. DC Water also provides wholesale wastewater treatment services for 1.8 million people in Montgomery and Prince George's counties in Maryland, and Fairfax and Loudoun counties in Virginia. We aspire to be known for superior service, ingenuity, and stewardship to advance the health and well-being of our diverse workforce and communities. To achieve this vision, we commit to our shared mission every day—exceeding expectations by providing high quality water services in a safe, environmentally friendly, and efficient manner.

Role Description:

The Buildings and Grounds Maintenance Worker performs a variety of tasks involved in the upkeep of buildings, grounds and related structures, fixtures and utilities. The worker in this position is subject to being placed on call during hours and schedule identified by the Authority.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

- Cleans, levels, grades, seeds, sods, cultivates land, plants, mulches, and fertilizes shrubs and trees. Prunes shrubbery and trees.

- Cuts grass with complicated deck riding turf mowers up to seventy-two (72) inches, dual wheel riding mowers and PTO driven mowers, which at times the blades must be raised and lowered manually.

- Maintains and repairs equipment such as the changing of blades and/or pulleys on the self propelled, turf and riding mowers.

- Operates and/or drives a tractor heavy duty five (5) ton dump truck and forklifts. Operates Authority vehicles as an essential function of the position. Maintains vehicles and/or equipment in a clean and orderly manner. Reports any operating deficiencies to the appropriate Authority personnel.

- Uses a variety of hand tools such as pruning shears, clippers, shovels and mattocks, hoes, rakes, etc. in the performance of maintenance and landscaping duties.

- Removes snow by using hand equipment such as snow shovels and power snow blowers.

- Arranges and transports furnishings, cleans windows, removes window screens and doors; empties trash; unstops storm, roof and floor drains. Occasionally may be required to vacuum, buff, and wax floors and dust furniture.

- Complies with applicable safety rules and regulations.

Performs other related duties and projects as assigned at the discretion of the supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities : N/A

Key Working Relationships: Interacts with co-workers throughout the department and the Authority.

Skills & Qualifications:

The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability necessary for an individual to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable amounts of training are provided.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Required Experience:

Two (2) years of experience that demonstrates the ability to maintain and upkeep building facilities.

Minimum Education Requirements:

High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate

Required Skills:

Knowledge of appropriate landscaping methods and techniques to perform gardening assignments

Ability to use a variety of motorized tools and accessories to cut and prune grass and shrubbery

Skill in manipulating tractor controls for smooth starting, stopping, and maneuvering the tractor and towing vehicles in congested areas.

Required Licenses & Certifications:

Must possess and maintain a valid Motor Vehicle Operating License

Required Languages:

N/A

Physical Requirements:

Subject to indoor and /or outdoor environmental conditions that include exposure to extreme cold and/or hot temperatures.

Subject to noise and to hazards from a variety of physical conditions.

Subject to atmospheric conditions that affect the respiratory system or skin such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases or poor ventilation, or to exposure to oils or other cutting fluids.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

Preferred Experience:

N/A

Preferred Education Requirements:

N/A

Preferred Skills:

N/A

The work environment characteristics described in the physical requirements section of the required skills & qualifications table are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities.*

Your Experience at DC Water:

At DC Water, our people make us an industry leader. Join a group of thinkers, innovators, and problem solvers focused on protecting life’s most precious resource in the nation’s capital.

- Take pride in your work. We provide an essential service and do work that matters. A career at DC Water is an exciting opportunity to help improve the environment and make a lasting difference for the community.

- Connect to a strong culture. Everything we do is grounded in our shared values—accountability, trust, teamwork, customer focus, safety, and wellbeing.

- Be your true self. We are an inclusive organization that embraces diversity, and we recognize and celebrate employees’ individuality and unique contributions.

- Build your skills and career path. We are committed to developing a future-ready workforce by helping our employees develop skills for the jobs of tomorrow.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing

The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination against “qualified individuals with disabilities”.

If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to

perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please

email complianceada@dcwater.com .