Maintenance Worker I - Water Treatment Plant (Temporary)

Our Maintenance Worker I - Water Treatment Plant (Temporary) assists the Water Treatment Plant Maintenance Worker II to help ensure safe, clean, well-maintained grounds and facilities at the Water Treatment Plant. 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 $24.28 per hour depending on qualifications and experience.

This opportunity will remain open until filled.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Helps ensure well maintained grounds, trees, shrubs and flower beds by assisting our Maintenance Worker II and operations staff with mowing, planting, watering, mulching, tree removal, landscaping, pesticide and fertilizer application, weeding, and performing small equipment engine maintenance.
• Assists our Maintenance Worker II with cleaning restrooms, sweeping and mopping floors, cleaning the breakroom and kitchen, and cleaning buildings that house treatment facilities.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS: Assists with department projects as needed. Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY DUTIES: None

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Must be able to follow oral and written instructions and communicate effectively in written form and verbally with a variety of people directly and using a two-way radio system.
• Ability to walk throughout facility grounds of various topographical conditions to visually identify needed work and inspect work results.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Education and/or experience:

• One (1) year experience in grounds or parks maintenance or related field with an emphasis on duties most closely related to the essential job functions, including operating various types of equipment.

Licensure and/or certifications: Must possess a valid Driver’s License.

Material and equipment directly used:

• City vehicle
• Shovel and rake
• Push mower and riding mower
• Weed trimmer
• Hand and power tools
• Two-way radio

Working conditions and physical requirements:
Ability to do strenuous physical work and to work in all weather conditions including:

• Operating various types of tools and equipment associated with landscape or facilities maintenance.
• Lifting and/or positioning, carrying and stocking heavy items and materials.
• Removing snow by hand with shovel and snow blower.
• Digging, sweeping, raking various landscaping materials.
• Working in below ground level trenches and from above ground level ladders or scaffolds.

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

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

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

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.

A driving record and criminal history background check will be obtained pre-employment.

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