Public Works Maintenance Worker 2

Public Works Maintenance Worker 2

Salary

$60,386.82 Annually

Location

110 S. Paterson St. Madison, WI

Job Type

PERMANENT FULL TIME

Job Number

2026-00240

Department

Water Utility

Opening Date

08/24/2026

Closing Date

9/8/2026 11:59 PM Central

Comp. Group/Range

16/09

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

General Description

The City of Madison Water Utility is looking to hire a Public Works Maintenance Worker 2! This position performs varied public works maintenance tasks, including:

• Custodial and janitorial work
• Cleaning of vehicles
• Inspection and assessment of reported water system problems
• Operating valves in the system to close off or reduce water flow to parts of the system
• Notifying members of the public about water supply problems and how they will be resolved
• Communicating with Leadworker, Supervisor and Operator to manage system problems
• Working with other staff as assigned to correct system problems

Work Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

The City of Madison is a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Black, Indigenous, people of color, women, trans, nonbinary, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We value the unique blend of lived experiences and diverse perspectives that comes from non-traditional education pathways and the variety of transferrable skills each candidate brings to the table. We value diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Even if every item on the job posting doesn't match your experience perfectly, we encourage you to apply and share how your skills and experience can best serve our community.

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate a snow plow, riding lawn mower with front mounted broom attachment, and snow blower or hand shovel for snow removal.
• Break up ice and apply sand and salt to parking lot or road.
• Safely operate riding lawn mower, push mower, gas weed trimmer, leaf blower, and various grounds maintenance hand tools.
• Clean buildings, surfaces, equipment, and lighting, using hand and power equipment and appropriate materials.
• Collect, sort, and prepare trash and recyclables for collection.
• Treat surfaces with protective materials. Sweep, wash windows, clean parking lots, and clean vehicle storage buildings.
• Wash and wax vehicles.
• Lead and train other staff in work assignments.
• Maintain records of work performed.
• Respond to reports of water system problems, such as main, valve, hydrant, or service leaks, leaking meters, discolored water, low pressure, or no water as directed by the Leadworker or Waterworks Operator.
• Assess problem and communicate with Leadworker or Operator in order to take corrective action.
• Operate valves, hydrants, and curb stops in the water system.
• Notify customers about problems, how the problem will be resolved, and impact on customers.
• Perform general labor as directed by Leadworker or Waterworks Operator.
• Build or repair flasher barricades; repair blacktop; maintain signage or collect barricades at job sites; deliver tools or equipment; work on a repair crew under the direction of the Public Works Leadworker or Maintenance Supervisor.
• At the direction of the Waterworks Operator, investigate facilities for various alarms or confirm readings on equipment; collect water samples for fluoride analysis; and using a Hach Chlorine pocket colorimeter II, confirm chlorine residual at a remote station.
• Perform related work as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• One (1) year experience in public works construction, maintenance work, custodial and building maintenance, or repair work.
• OR-
• Two (2) years of experience in applying the following:
• Types and operation of tools, equipment, and technique commonly used in public works maintenance work - custodial, vehicle cleaning, and water system maintenance.
• Water systems.
• Related safety precautions.
• Computer software applicable to the duties of the position.

Depending on the number of applications random selection may be used to determine who moves forward in the recruitment process.

The City of Madison strives to provide exceptional customer service to all its residents and visitors. Therefore, successful candidates will have demonstrated ability to work effectively with multicultural communities.

For a complete list of the knowledge, skills and abilities, please view the class specification.

Special Requirements

Possession of a Class A Commercial Drivers License with airbrake endorsement. The successful candidate must have passed the written portion of the relevant Department of Transportation testing process before starting employment. A condition of continued employment is passage of the skills portion of the test and obtaining the required operators license within six (6) months.

Physical Requirements:

Employees in this position must be able to lift/carry objects weighing up to 90 pounds and must be capable of lifting heavier objects with another employee. In addition, employees must be able to frequently walk, stand, bend, twist, squat, climb and reach for extended periods of time. This position may require some work outdoors in all types of weather.

The City of Madison offers excellent pay and benefits for employees. City Ordinances, handbooks, and labor contracts provide specifics; the description here is not to be considered a binding statement but offers an informal summary.

Compensation

The City of Madison strives to pay competitive wages. View the current salary schedules for pay for all classifications. Employees receive increases based on tenure with the City.

Benefits

The City offers a competitive benefits package, including a generous leave package, a variety of insurance options, and non-traditional benefits such as optional pet insurance, a bus pass for all employees, and the possibility of flexible work schedules. A brief summary of benefits is listed below. Please visit our website for more information.

Leave

Vacation is earned upon starting employment and can be used after completion of probation. The general vacation schedule is below.

0-3 years 10 work days of vacation

After 3 years 12-1/2 days

After 7 years 15 days

After 11 years 17-1/2 days

After 15 years 20 days

After 19 years 25 days

After 27 years 27 days

Employees earn 3.5 personal days in addition to vacation.

Employees receive eight official paid holidays (New Years Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day), as well as 3 paid leave days (the Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, New Years Eve).

Employees also earn 13 sick days annually that may accrue to a total of 150 days.

Retirement

The City of Madison participates in the Wisconsin Retirement System through the State of Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds.

Insurance

The City of Madison offers a variety of optional insurance programs including:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Income Continuation Insurance (for short and long-term disability)
• Long Term Care Insurance

Other Benefits

The City offers numerous other benefits and programs for employees, including:

• 457(b) deferred compensation plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Bus Pass on Madison Metro
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Employer-paid Training

01

This position is scheduled on the p.m. shift 10:00 am-6:00 pm. Will you be able to meet the scheduling needs of this position as stated?

• Yes
• No

02

How many years of experience do you have with performing outdoor general maintenance? [Please note that this may have included lawn mowing, weeding, gutter cleaning, pressure washing hardscapes, and/or other similar duties]

• Three (3) or more years
• Two (2) to less than three (3) years
• One (1) to less than two (2) years
• Less than one (1) year
• No related experience

03

How many years of experience do you have with public works construction and maintenance work?

• Three (3) or more years
• Two (2) to less than three (3) years
• One (1) to less than two (2) years
• Less than one (1) year
• No related experience

04

How many years of experience do you have performing custodial and semi-skilled building maintenance and repair work?

• Three (3) or more years
• Two (2) to less than three (3) years
• One (1) to less than two (2) years
• Less than one (1) year
• No related experience

05

How many years of work experience do you have with Waterworks or Water Utilities?

• Three (3) or more years
• Two (2) to less than three (3) years
• One (1) to less than two (2) years
• Less than one (1) year
• No related experience

06

How many years of experience do you have with waterworks occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions including working with general cleaning products and chemicals?

• Three (3) or more years
• Two (2) to less than three (3) years
• One (1) to less than two (2) years
• Less than one (1) year
• No related experience

07

Please indicate which of the following power tools you have at least one (1) year of experience operating in your current or previous place of employment. (check all that apply)

• Battery powered impact wrench
• Chainsaw
• Commercial snowplow
• Gas power chop saw
• Gas powered leaf blower
• Gas powered push snowblower
• Gas powered walk behind mower
• Gas powered weed trimmer
• Magnetic metal locator
• Riding lawn mower
• None of the above

08

Please indicate which of the following hand tools you have at least one (1) year of experience operating in your current or previous place of employment. (check all that apply)

• Broom
• Hammer
• Hand pruners
• Hand pruning saw
• Hydrant wrench
• Pipe wrench
• Rake
• Shovel
• Socket wrench
• Valve and curb keys
• None of the above

09

Please check what type of employment related tasks you have completed from the list below. (check all that apply)

• Basic maintenance/construction
• Commercial snow removal
• Commercial cleaning - floors, carpets, windows
• Concrete and masonry maintenance
• Customer service
• Decorative water fountain or pool maintenance
• Equipment maintenance
• General building maintenance - plumbing, electrical, painting
• Irrigation system installation or maintenance
• Maintenance of greenhouses or conservatories
• Maintenance or use of variable air volume (VAV) devices and computer and security controls
• Mechanical equipment maintenance - HVAC systems, chillers, boilers, pumps, fans
• None of the above

Required Question

Employer Madison, City of (WI)

Address 215 Martin Luther King Jr., Blvd.

MMB Rm 261

MADISON, Wisconsin, 53703

Phone (608) 266-4615

Website http://www.cityofmadison.com/jobs