Winter Maintenance and Repair Workers

Responsible for snow removal utilizing shovels, rakes, snow blowers, and related equipment. Must be available on a flexible, on-call basis around the clock, responding to weather conditions as needed. Performs routine maintenance and repairs on equipment using hand tools. Carries out cold-weather agricultural and horticultural tasks including cleanup, pruning, trimming, and planting that could not be completed during warmer months. May, from time to time, drive a company vehicle. Maintenance and Repair of Non-Mechanical Equipment: • Inspect snow removal tools and hand-held equipment (e.g., shovels, rakes, ice chippers) for cracks, loose fasteners, or worn handles. • Repair or replace damaged or broken tool handles by removing old handles and installing new wooden or fiberglass handles using hammers, wrenches, and screwdrivers. • Tighten or replace bolts, nuts, or screws on equipment like snow blowers’ external parts (e.g., handles, housings—not internal engine or drive systems) using hand tools. • Sharpen or file edges of shovels and ice scrapers by hand to maintain efficiency. • Lubricate moving parts on small, non-motorized equipment such as spreader wheels or adjustable handles with hand-held grease guns or oil cans. • Check and patch holes or tears in wheelbarrow or cart tubs using small patches, adhesives, or replacement hardware. Tools Used: • Common hand tools such as: o Hammers o Screwdrivers o Adjustable wrenches o Pliers o Hand files o Hand saws (for cutting repla