Facilities & Building Maintenance Worker

Position Title:

Facilities & Building Maintenance Worker

Job Description:

Under supervision, maintains and operates irrigation systems and performs other general maintenance duties for the upkeep of building and facilities.

Position Salary Range:

• $19.01 - $25

This position is eligible for full city benefits, including:

• Health Insurance (95% of premium paid by city)
• Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Paid vacation and personal leave
• Six to Twelve weeks of paid parental leave from day 1 of employment
• Retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k)
• A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually
• Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services

IMPORTANT: Early application submittal is encouraged. This position will remain open until filled and may close at any time without notice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Mows, plants, sods, trims, clears, excavates, replaces, installs and irrigates turf and other landscape features, using mower, trimmer, spade and shovel. May assist in the installation and repair of sprinkling systems, painting building interiors or exteriors, and carrying out general carpentry and repair duties.
• Performs or assists in the performance of general turf maintenance, including mowing, fertilizing, watering, and weed control.
• Operates mowers, trimmers, saws and hand tools. Makes minor repairs or adjustments and performs preventive maintenance as required.
• Performs preventive maintenance work such as checking oil and fluid levels of all equipment.
• May assist in the supervision of seasonal and hourly employees as lead worker on a small crew.
• Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Knowledge of standard practices, equipment and tools of landscape maintenance.
• One (1) year's paid work experience in landscape maintenance.
• Ability to operate a variety of light equipment.
• Ability to maintain simple written records.
• Possession of a valid Utah driver's license or driving privilege card.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Moderate physical activity as encountered in the effort required to push, pull, or lift medium weights. Uncomfortable working positions such as stooping, crouching, bending, etc. May have a few elements that disturb the physical or mental well being such as appearance of workplace, ventilation, or uneven temperature. Hazards negligible.
• Intermittent exposure to stress as a result of human behavior.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified.

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

POSITION TYPE

Full-Time

POSITION SALARY RANGE

$19.01 - $25

DEPARTMENT

Public Utilities

Full Time/Part Time:

Full time

Scheduled Hours:

40