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Town of Smyrna

Municipal Worker I

Smyrna, DE · On-site

$20.38/hr

In/around the Town, with reporting, office duties and meetings at Town Hall and Public Works Facility. 1.Position Summary: The Municipal Worker I position with the Town of Smyrna is a non-exempt ...

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Town workers are municipal employees responsible for maintaining and improving public spaces and infrastructure within a town. Their duties can include tasks such as road repair, landscaping, waste collection, snow removal, and general maintenance of parks and public facilities. Town workers play a crucial role in ensuring the community remains clean, safe, and well-functioning. They often work in different departments, such as public works, sanitation, or parks and recreation, depending on the needs of the municipality.

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To thrive as a Town Worker, you typically need a high school diploma or equivalent, basic knowledge of maintenance and repair, and physical stamina for outdoor tasks. Familiarity with tools, equipment such as lawn mowers and snowplows, and occasionally a valid driver’s license or relevant certifications are often required. Strong teamwork, reliability, and communication skills help Town Workers coordinate with colleagues and serve the community effectively. These skills and qualities are essential for maintaining public spaces, ensuring safety, and delivering efficient municipal services.

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Town Workers often encounter challenges such as working in varying weather conditions, managing tight project deadlines, and ensuring public safety while maintaining roads, parks, and public facilities. These challenges are typically addressed through thorough training, clear safety protocols, teamwork, and the use of specialized equipment. Regular communication with supervisors and other departments also helps Town Workers efficiently prioritize tasks and respond quickly to urgent community needs.

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Work EnvironmentPublic works, outdoor, municipal settingsIndoor and outdoor, various facilities or sites
Employer & Industry UsageMunicipal government, public sectorPrivate companies, public sector, facilities management
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

Town Workers and Maintenance Workers often perform similar outdoor and repair tasks within municipal or public settings. While both roles may require similar certifications and work environments, Town Workers are typically employed directly by local governments to maintain public infrastructure, whereas Maintenance Workers may work for private companies or other organizations. Understanding these differences helps job seekers find the right role based on their skills and career goals.

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Municipal Worker I

Smyrna, DE • On-site

Town of Smyrna
11 - 50 employees
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$20.38/hr

Full-time

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Job description

Job Title: Municipal Worker I
Pay Grade: 2026 base $20.38
Employment Status: Full-Time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt/Union
Classification: Emergency Essential
Department: Public Works
Reports To: Public Works Operations Manager, supervisor, or another designee
Supervisory Responsibility: No
Primary Work Location: In/around the Town, with reporting, office duties and meetings at Town Hall and Public Works Facility.
1.Position Summary:
The Municipal Worker I position with the Town of Smyrna is a non-exempt, (overtime eligible), emergency essential role. This position reports to the Public Works Operations Manager, a supervisor, or another designee and is an AFSCME union position. The individual in this role will primarily work in/around the Town, with reporting, office duties and meetings at Town Hall and the Public Works Building. Under the general supervision of a supervisor or other designee, this role performs a variety of maintenance work at Town owned or controlled buildings and property.
2. Responsibilities:
The below is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties
  • Perform minor repairs to mechanical and infrastructure under direct supervision
  • Perform carpentry and plumbing tasks as required
  • Install and maintain equipment and pipe fixtures
  • Maintenance of grounds and landscaping of the town properties; Paint the interior and exterior of buildings and equipment
  • Open and close Town facilities as directed
  • Repair and clean sidewalks and other outdoor surfaces
  • Pick up and/or deliver goods and equipment as required, using the town provided vehicle
  • Remove ice and snow from sidewalks and other areas
  • Move furniture and equipment as required
  • Perform custodial or security work as required
  • Maintain regular and timely attendance
  • Perform duties in a safe manner
  • Maintain a positive work environment by acting and communicating in a manner that promotes harmonious relations with customers, co-workers, and supervisors
  • Other duties as assigned

3.Experience:
  • One (1) to two (2) years in skilled trades and building and equipment maintenance, preferred
  • Some custodial skills
  • Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities

4.Education:
  • High school diploma or equivalent

5.Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Knowledge
    • Infrastructure maintenance and repairs
    • Operation of water and sewer infrastructure
    • Town operations and safety protocols
    • Other trade areas
  • Skills
    • Carpentry
    • Plumbing
    • Lawn
    • Grounds care
    • Painting
  • Abilities
    • To work with minimal supervision
    • To accurately follow all directives and safety protocols
    • Manual labor, potentially lifting and/or moving up to 75 pounds
    • To interact effectively and courteously with the public, co-workers, and management

6.ADA Requirements:
  • This is medium work requiring the exertion of 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects
  • Work requires climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, and grasping
  • Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word
  • Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; mental acuity is required to make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes
  • Visual acuity is required for depth perception, color perception, peripheral vision, preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, use of measuring devices, assembly or fabrication of parts, operation of machines, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities
  • The employee is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme cold, hazards, and atmospheric conditions
  • The employee may be exposed to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment

7.Additional Requirements:
  • Possession and retention of a valid motor vehicle operator's license
  • All motor vehicle violations must be reported to supervisor immediately
    • A good driving record is required to retain position
  • Must pass testing for substance abuse and criminal background investigation as required by DOT

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