Utility Seasonal Employee - Hourly

Consolidated Municipality of Carson City•Carson City, NV

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This non-exempt, part-time position is with the Public Works Department in Carson City, Nevada, and performs grounds maintenance and related duties at Water and Wastewater Utilities facilities under general supervision. The position is limited to 1,039 hours per fiscal year (July 1 through June 30), approximately 20 hours per week, with the schedule to be determined. Recruitment remains open until hiring needs are satisfied and may close without notice. Work includes maintaining landscaped areas and irrigation systems; removing snow as needed; cleaning equipment, buildings, and facilities; and performing general grounds and facility maintenance. The employee uses hand and power tools, standard office equipment and a computer, and City vehicles. The position involves outdoor work, sometimes in adverse weather and extreme temperatures, and exposure to potentially hazardous fumes, solvents, and liquids. Continued employment requires maintaining required licenses and certificates, completing Incident Command System training, and passing a fingerprint-based background investigation and drug/alcohol screen. Employees may be required to work a non-traditional schedule or perform other assigned duties during emergencies.

Requirements

Education equivalent to a high school education or GED.
Obtain OSHA 10 within 30 days of hire.
Nevada Driver’s License.
Knowledge of safe work practices and regulations pertaining to the work.
Knowledge of correct business English, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Ability to safely use and maintain hand and power tools related to the work.
Ability to perform general maintenance work individually or as a member of a crew.
Ability to contribute effectively to team or work-unit goals, objectives, and activities.
Ability to meet the physical demands of field or shop maintenance work, including sustained standing, walking, climbing, working in confined or awkward spaces, and lifting and maneuvering materials or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to communicate in person or by radio or telephone.
Maintain all required licenses and certificates in active status without suspension or revocation.
Pass a fingerprint-based background investigation and drug/alcohol screen as a condition of employment.
Complete required Incident Command System training as a condition of continuing employment.
Provide required Form I-9 documentation establishing identity and authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

Mow, trim, edge, and fertilize landscaped areas.
Install, repair, and maintain irrigation systems.
Perform snow removal around the treatment plant and facilities as required.
Clean equipment using high-pressure water sprayers and associated cleaners.
Use common hand and power tools in the course of work.
Perform basic facility and grounds maintenance, including weeding, removing trash, cleaning buildings, and painting buildings and equipment.
Use standard office equipment, including a computer.
Drive City vehicles to work sites, transport materials, and assist other staff as required.
Interact courteously and cooperatively with contractors, the public, and City staff, and support a harmonious and effective workplace.
Prepare basic records of work performed and follow oral and written directions.
Complete Incident Command System training and respond to emergency assignments when required.