Maintenance Worker, Water Distribution

Strategic Government Resources, Inc.; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision

Short/long term disability

Group and dependent life insurance

Vacation leave and 11 paid holidays

EAP

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness clinic for employees and deps

Retirement system with optional 401(k)

Deferred compensation plan

Job summary

The City of Alexandria is seeking dedicated individuals to join the Water Distribution Department in Central Louisiana for unskilled, manual work supporting city infrastructure, utilities, facilities and grounds.

Duties include lawn care, plant maintenance, material handling, and responding to emergencies. A high school diploma or GED and a valid driver's license are required; Louisiana license may be obtained after appointment. Civil Service Department handles applications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, and previous work experience preferred; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and obtain Louisiana license at time of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Performs manual work functions for maintenance and upkeep of public grounds and facilities, including mowing, trimming, edging, blowing leaves, planting and pruning.
• Transports, loads, unloads materials and equipment; stocks trucks with supplies.
• Responds to emergency calls during weather events or other emergencies.
• Uses safety equipment and monitors work environment for safety of workers and others.
• Maintains machinery and tools, inspects equipment, checks fluids, performs basic servicing and reports faults.

Skills

Manual labor

Grounds maintenance

Labor readiness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Maintenance Worker, Water Distribution

Annual Salary Range: $24,960.00 - $29,952.00 Grade: 13

The City of Alexandria is seeking professional individuals to begin a career in the Water Distribution Department, located in the heart of Central Louisiana, to perform unskilled, manual work functions associated with construction, maintenance, landscaping, and grounds-keeping of city infrastructure, utilities, facilities, and property.

Benefits:

The City of Alexandria offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes: medical insurance, dental and vision, short/long term disability, group and dependent life insurance, sick and vacation leave, 11 paid holidays, EAP, tuition reimbursement, wellness clinic for employees and their dependents. Retirement benefits include the City of Alexandria’s Retirement System, and a voluntary deferred compensation supplemental retirement plan.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs manual work functions associated with routine maintenance and upkeep of public grounds and facilities:mows lawns; trims and edges grass; blows leaves from walkways; plants, prunes, and maintains plants, trees and shrubs; spreads mulch; rakes leaves; clears debris; and performs related tasks.
• Transports, loads and unloads various materials and equipment used in projects; stock work trucks with needed supplies and equipment.
• Responds to emergency calls during inclement weather or other emergency situations.
• Utilizes precautionary safety equipment and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals.
• Performs general maintenance tasks necessary to keep machinery, equipment and tools in operable condition, which may include inspecting equipment, checking fuel and fluid levels, replacing fluids, greasing equipment, washing/cleaning equipment, monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; reports faulty equipment.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED, and previous work experience is preferred; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess a valid driver’s license. Will be required to obtain a valid State of Louisiana driver’s license at time of appointment and maintain throughout employment for this classification. May be required to obtain Flagging certification.

Work Hours: 40 hours per week; may work overtime, weekends, and holidays.

Accepting applications

Until filled

Civil Service Department

Ph. [phone] or [phone] Fax [phone], Email: [e-mail]

The City of Alexandria is an Equal Opportunity Employer