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Salt Lake City Corporation Senior Facilities Building Maintenance Worker in Salt Lake City, Utah
Position Title:
Senior Facilities Building Maintenance Worker
Job Description:
Performs journey level skills in one or more craft or building trades such as painting, carpentry, plumbing, cement masonry, dry wall, roofing, or other recognized craft trade. May serve as lead worker over seasonal, hourly or training crews.
AFSCME positions are offering attractive incentives for those seeking secure and rewarding employment opportunities. A 5% salary boost for fiscal year 2024, followed by an additional guaranteed 4% increase in fiscal year 2025. Join us for secure and rewarding employment opportunities.
Early application submittal is encouraged. The position will remain open until filled and may close anytime without notice.
This position includes a robust benefits package. Learn more about our benefits here: Salt Lake City Benefits (https://www.slc.gov/hr/benefits-and-wellness/) .
TYPICAL DUTIES:
Performs general maintenance on grounds adjacent to city facilities and buildings such as Water Department pump stations, wells and offices; plants and tri vegetation and performs skilled landscaping. Knows and understands landscaping chemicals and fertilizers.
Reads and interprets blueprints, sketches, drawings and diagrams, job orders and various plans as required to perform assigned tasks, i.e., carpentry work, roofing, siding or repair, remodeling or new construction of city-owned buildings or facilities.
Operates equipment and hand power tools and performs those tasks which may be required to complete projects, including preparation and clean-up responsibilities.
Operates heavy equipment, snow plows, blowers and backhoes or other similar equipment as needed to perform the responsibilities of the position or in emergency situations.
As a lead worker, supervises crews of both permanent and seasonal employees. Makes work assignments and ensures the completion of projects. Trains and motivates employees on crews.
Performs related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Three years of ground maintenance or landscaping experience in parks recreational facilities or on medium to large, public, or privately-owned lands similar nature including one year of professional experience being a lead worker or in a crew supervisory capacity.
Working knowledge of the methods and practices used in grounds maintenance and landscaping. Knowledge of the methods, tools and materials used in the carpentry trade.
Knowledge of maintenance procedures for mowers, trimmers, saws and hand tools. Knowledge of repair techniques for all types of sprinkler system pipe. Ability to break down and repair automatic-type, gear-driven, cam-driven, and impact-driven sprinkler heads.
Working knowledge of the various types of equipment and tools used in grounds maintenance and landscaping.
Possession of a valid Utah driver's license or driving privilege card.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Moderately heavy physical activity for extended periods. Exposure to conditions, noise, dust, fumes, etc. weights. Required to stand, walk or sit uncomfortably disagreeable elements such as extreme weather. Required to push, pull or lift medium-heavy
Intermittent exposure to stress as a result of human behavior.
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience in Carpentry and\or Construction.
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
$ 21.01 - $ 27.67
DEPARTMENT
Public Utilities
Full Time/Part Time:
Full time
Scheduled Hours:
40
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We are dedicated to promoting equity, inclusion and belonging for all members of our City family. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the City is committed to building a qualified and competent workforce based on principles of diversity at each step of the recruitment and selection process.
We aspire to shape a better community and workplace, and as such, we are committed to pay equity. We are proud to have achieved gender pay equity as a leader in the Utah community by creating an inclusive workplace where there is equal opportunity for all.
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