Maintenance Worker I - Wastewater Treatment Plant (Temporary)

Job Description:

Maintenance Worker I - Wastewater Treatment Plant (Temporary)

Description

Our Maintenance Worker Water I (Temporary) performs all necessary technical and physical functions required to maintain the buildings, grounds and structures of the Wastewater Treatment Plant with guidance from the Treatment Plant Lead Operator and/or Wastewater Treatment Plant Manager. This position is a temporary position (10-month maximum), working 40 hours per week .

The pay range is $20.70 to $27.95 per hour, with a hiring range of $20.70 to $24.33 per hour depending on qualifications and experience.

This opportunity will remain open until filled.

Essential Functions

• Maintain grounds and structures at treatment facility by performing physical labor such as mowing, painting, cleaning, spraying weeds, landscaping and snow removal.
• Operate trucks, tractors, and hand and power tools.
• Building specialized tools and projects.
• Utilize and supervise temporary, volunteer, or community service workers.
• Record all jobs completed and problems.
• Perform maintenance and repair on a variety of small motorized and hand tools.
• Clean clarifiers and tanks.
• Maintain proper inventory of paints, materials, supplies, and chemicals necessary to perform all duties related to grounds maintenance.
• Maintain buildings, offices, and equipment by waxing, stripping, washing, and buffing; cleaning toilets, windows, tables and chairs; painting walls, ceilings, pumps, and pipes; building shelves or other special projects.
• Move furniture and equipment.
• Record all work and problems encountered.

Other Job Functions

• Assist technical service personnel in grounds, building or equipment maintenance when necessary.
• Assist with the plant operators, operations sampling plan and process control as needed.
• Take part in special grounds, building or equipment modification projects.
• Answer telephone and responds to complaints and inquiries from the general public.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education: High School or GED

Required Experience: 1 year Maintenance experience including grounds and building maintenance in a comparable position and jurisdiction.

Certifications: Must possess a valid driver's license.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Communicate in a positive and friendly manner with coworkers, supervisors and general public.
• Establish and maintain effective working relations with coworkers and supervisor.
• Operate a variety of light, medium and heavy construction equipment.
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Knowledge of standard and emergency operating procedures.
• Handle hazardous materials in a safe manner.
• Inspect and determine status of equipment and unit processes using audio, visual, aromatic and tactile indicators.
• Interpret and apply City policies and safety regulations.
• Work on call as needed.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Frequent strenuous to extreme physical effort that includes frequent use of heavy objects (e.g., 50+ pounds) and may also use heavy tools or require strenuous application in awkward positions.
• Occasional exposure to marginal to moderate conditions that are unpredictable and may lead to injury.
• Frequent exposure to heat and noise along with working outside in the elements

With over 300 days of sunshine, and just 30 miles from Rocky Mountain National Park in the heart of northern Colorado, Loveland is an ideal community for anyone to call home. Known as the Sweetheart City, this vibrant cultural hub is home to nearly 500 sculptures and public art installations, the world-famous Valentine Remail Program, and picturesque views of the Rocky Mountains. The community is bustling with a thriving arts, brewery, foodie and shopping scene. Enjoy headliner concert and theatre productions, professional hockey events, endless community recreation and open space opportunities, art and sculpture shows, and several local festivals. Loveland also boasts an award-winning golf course and an inclusive library and community center. Loveland, Colorado has EVERYTHING YOU LOVE!

In 2020, Loveland was the only Colorado City to win the Governor’s Award for Downtown Excellence, is the top residential recycling City in the state for 4 consecutive years and has been ranked as one of the top places to live, work and raise a family in the U.S. and as one of the Most Idyllic Picturesque towns in America.

Apply today to join more than 800 employees who work to meet the core values of: Accountability & Integrity, Transparency & Honoring the Public Trust, Collaboration, Innovation, Safety, Excellent Service with Courtesy and Kindness. The City of Loveland is a diverse and welcoming community organization and our employees enjoy a competitive benefits program, various opportunities for growth and development, and an exceptional work-life balance.

A vibrant community, surrounded by natural beauty, where you belong!

Non Benefit Eligible Benefits Package Includes:

• Retirement - 457 employee funded plan
• Medical Leave - Up to 48 hours accrued. Accrue 1 hour of leave per 30 hours worked
• Per the ACA, employees working 30 Plus hours per week are eligible to enroll in one of the two 2 medical plan options - HRA & ACO

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

City of Loveland job descriptions are designed to describe the general nature and level of work necessary to perform well in the job; they are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, and qualifications. City of Loveland job descriptions may be updated periodically, and additional activities, duties or responsibilities may be assigned by management as deemed appropriate.

The City of Loveland provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.

The City of Loveland participates in E-Verify. In accordance with E-Verify requirements, upon your date of hire the City of Loveland will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. E-Verify Notice of Participation. Learn more about your right to work. Visit E-Verify.gov for more information.

Employment offers will be conditional on the successful completion of a driving record and criminal history background check.