Utility Maintenance Aide - Water Operations (Part-Time/PERS Eligible)

City of Henderson, NV; Henderson (NV); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Henderson is seeking to create a consideration for hire list and to fill one vacancy for the Utility Maintenance Aide - Water Operations (Part-Time/PERS Eligible) in the Department of Utility Services. The work schedule averages 29 hours per week and may vary based on department needs.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma, one year of maintenance experience, OSHA card, Nevada driver’s license, and forklift certification within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or the equivalent.
• One year of full-time work experience in the maintenance of mechanical equipment, pumps, valves, piping, and/or buildings.
• Note: An equivalent combination of related education, experience, and training may be considered.
• Must obtain and maintain the appropriate OSHA card as defined by the Nevada Revised Statute (NRS 618.950).
• Must possess and maintain a valid Nevada or “border state” driver’s license, as defined by NRS 483.
• Must obtain and maintain City Forklift Certification within thirty (30) days of hire as a condition of continued employment.
• Employee will be expected to complete assigned training courses through the City of Henderson's learning management system.
• All required licenses and certificates, as mandated by local, state, and federal laws, or as required herein, must be obtained and maintained as a condition of continued employment and at the incumbents’ expense

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, performs a variety of manual labor tasks associated with the routine maintenance and repair of water, sewer, and utility facilities; assists with general warehouse and inventory tasks; and performs related duties as assigned.
• This position may require flexible work schedules including evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours as department needs dictate.

Skills

Manual labor

Pumps maintenance

Valves & piping

Buildings maintenance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

The City of Henderson announces an examination to create a consideration for hire list and to fill one (1) vacancy for the classification of Utility Maintenance Aide - Water Operations (Part-Time/PERS Eligible) in the Department of Utility Services. The consideration for hire list may be utilized to fill vacancies for this classification for up to one (1) year.

Under general supervision, performs a variety of manual labor tasks associated with the routine maintenance and repair of water, sewer, and utility facilities; assists with general warehouse and inventory tasks; and performs related duties as assigned.

VACANCY INFORMATION:

• This is a part-time, PERS eligible position.
• The work schedule will consist of an average of 29 hours/week. Hours per week may increase or decrease based on Department needs.
• This position does not qualify for employer-paid benefits (other than PERS), wage increases, or union representation.
• May be required to work a flexible work schedule, outside of normal business hours, which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or extended hours.
• External candidates, probationary full-time, part-time, and temporary City of Henderson employees will start at the first step of the salary range.

• Graduation from high school or the equivalent
• One (1) year of full-time work experience in the maintenance of mechanical equipment, pumps, valves, piping, and/or buildings
• Note: An equivalent combination of related education, experience, and training may be considered
• Must obtain and maintain the appropriate OSHA card as defined by the Nevada Revised Statue (NRS 618.950)
• Must possess and maintain a valid Nevada or “border state” driver’s license, as defined by NRS 483
• Must obtain and maintain City Forklift Certification within thirty (30) days of hire as a condition of continued employment
• Employee will be expected to complete assigned training courses through the City of Henderson's learning management system

• All required licenses and certificates, as mandated by local, state, and federal laws, or as required herein, must be obtained and maintained as a condition of continued employment and at the incumbents’ expense

• Desirable: Experience in water treatment and/or distribution

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:

1) Completed Employment Application

ASSESSMENT DATES:

Structured Selection Interview (Weighted 100%) - Tuesday, November 17, 2026

(Best-Qualified Candidates)

All applicants will be notified by email or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:

If you are invited to participate in the assessment process, you will be required to self-schedule through the City of Henderson online application system. Please check your email and/or text messages on a regular basis after submitting your application for complete instructions, which include where and when to report.

The assessment and selection process for this position will take place on the dates listed above. All candidates who wish to be considered for this position will need to be in Henderson, Nevada, and make themselves available to participate in the testing process at any time on any of the dates listed above.

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best-qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. It is the responsibility of the candidate requiring accommodation to contact the Human Resources Department (preferably in writing) at the time of application.

Appointment may be subject to the successful and timely completion of a post offer pre-employment background investigation and medical/physical examination, including a drug/alcohol test. Please see the job description to view the physical requirements. The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards.