City Laborer - Facilities

City of ChattanoogaChattanooga, TN
Onsite

About The Position

Join the City of Chattanooga Team. Chattanooga is a vibrant and growing community known as the "Scenic City" for its natural beauty and outdoor adventure. The City of Chattanooga employs over 2,600 individuals committed to providing excellent public services. This role is within the Public Works - Facilities department and is a stand-alone classification. The City Laborer performs assorted public works duties and may participate in seasonal work. This position is deemed essential during inclement weather situations.

Requirements

  • Work requires the ability to read and understand written instructions, to understand simple processes, and to operate power tools and/or small maintenance equipment/machines.
  • Valid driver's license may be required depending on assignment.
  • Knowledge of construction, grounds or buildings maintenance principles and practices.
  • Knowledge of applicable equipment, materials and tools used in construction, grounds or building maintenance activities and safe work practices.
  • Skill in following oral and written instructions.
  • Skill in performing routine maintenance and construction tasks.
  • Skill in operating and maintaining applicable construction, grounds and building maintenance equipment and tools.
  • Communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Nice To Haves

  • High School Diploma or GED preferred, but not required or any combination of equivalent experience and education.

Responsibilities

  • Performs assorted public works duties such as sweeping sidewalks and streets, blowing and raking leaves and collecting/picking up brush, garbage and recycling materials.
  • May participate in seasonal work such as ice and snow removal.
  • May perform various duties such as operating leaf blowers to remove leaves from various structures/landscapes, sweeping sidewalks and entryways.
  • May perform various duties in stowing scrap metal, delivering and retrieving vehicles from privately operated shops and picking up parts, supplies and mail.
  • May perform various duties in the cleaning and maintenance of various City facilities, buildings and landscapes including cleaning restrooms, sweeping and mopping of flooring, vacuuming, carpet cleaning, operating specialized cleaning equipment, washing windows, removing trash and litter, collecting recycle.
  • May operate various hand and power tools requiring no special training or skill and minor equipment maintenance.
  • May be required to use, carry and answer their cell phone as determined by their job duties and the department head.
  • Must meet regular attendance requirements.
  • Must be able to maintain good interpersonal relationships with staff, co-workers, managers and citizens.
  • Must accomplish the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, in a timely manner.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • When working in Facilities: May set up and breakdown tables and chairs for scheduled meetings.
  • When working in Facilities: May maintain dumpster enclosures.

Benefits

  • Competitive Compensation
  • Robust pay scales
  • Generous paid time off
  • Flexible scheduling where possible
  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • Wellness programs designed for you and your family
  • Savings to you beyond your paycheck
  • Centralized health clinic and pharmacy for all City employees
  • Focus on professional development
  • Upward mobility within the organization
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