Beautification Maintenance Worker II

Position Title:

Beautification Maintenance Worker II

Job Description:

Incumbent drives and operates vehicles and equipment including specialized refuse collection trucks required for loading, transporting, and dumping refuse. Performs routine maintenance and cleaning of the central business district or other high-density business areas. Operates and services ride on litter vacuum, and snow removal equipment.

About the Position:

Salt Lake City is seeking a skilled Beautification Maintenance Worker II! This position plays a crucial role in keeping our city clean by performing routine maintenance and cleaning of the North Temple corridor.

About the team:

The Public Services Facilities Division is an internal service that provides maintenance and repairs to City buildings such as City Hall, the Sorenson Unity Center, Smith's Ballpark, and fire stations. This division is also responsible for the security and maintenance of the downtown and Sugar House business districts. Applicants for roles within the Facilities Division can expect to directly provide or support the skilled trades and maintenance to the City's facilities to keep this important infrastructure running smoothly for its occupants.

Learn more about working for this division in the Department of Public Services and working in Salt Lake City.

Position Hourly Rate Range:

$18.09 - $23.80/hr

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 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

Key Responsibilities:

• Operates various types of ride-on vacuums and ride on snow removal tractors, sweepers, blowers, and related equipment to maintain the cleanliness of a high use business district.

• Collects refuse daily on assigned routes from special containers, using an automated refuse collection truck with side-loading mechanical arm. Loads, compacts, and transports refuse to designate sanitation dumping facility. Ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local laws and policies regulating safety and load limits.

• Clears water, snow, and ice from streets, gutters, and walkways with tractor mounted brooms and plow; also uses truck mounted deice spreader. Determines when to notify supervisors to initiate snow-fighting effort.

• Performs minor repairs to fountains, trash containers, and related outside furnishings.

• Assists with sidewalk sealing and cleaning by use of high-pressure equipment. May assist others with installation of electrical, plumbing, masonry, or mechanical equipment. Performs landscaping work as needed.

• Performs minor service on mechanized equipment such as changing snowplow blades for rotating brooms, repairing hydraulic leaks, changing filters, and other preventative maintenance measures to keep equipment running properly.

• Reports problems needing attention to supervisor. May respond to public comments or refer persons to appropriate parties.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• One year of related work experience including operation of heavy equipment such as backhoes, loaders, and large trucks required for loading, transporting, and dumping refuse.

• Knowledge of the operation of small hand tools, small gasoline operated equipment, cleaning and snow removal equipment, and the ability to operate such equipment under varying weather conditions.

• Ability to work outdoors during inclement weather, work swing and graveyard shifts, and ability to perform manual labor.

• Ability to work with others, including members of the general public.

• Ability to complete assigned tasks, follow instructions, and maintain an assigned route.

• Possession of (or the ability to obtain within six months of hire) a valid Utah B Commercial Driver's License.

Working Conditions:

• Moderate physical activity. Required to push, pull, or lift medium weights. Uncomfortable working positions such as stooping, crouching, and bending. May have a few disagreeable elements such as appearance of work, place, poor ventilation, or uneven temperature.

• Intermittent exposure to stress because 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.

Department

Public Services

Full Time/Part Time:

Full time

Scheduled Hours:

40