Maintenance Worker I

Job Description

The City of Saratoga Springs currently has an opening for Sewer Maintenance I or II. This is a full-time position with the Saratoga Springs Public Works Department, of approximately 40 hours per week. This position will work under the direction of the Assistant Public Works Director. The Public Works Department will try to provide the successful applicant with opportunities to grow and progress within the department.

This position is responsible for assisting in the ongoing operation and maintenance of the City's sanitary sewer system throughout the City. This position also functions as one of the City's principal "on-call" employees for after-hours emergencies related to areas of responsibility and snow plowing.

Job Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Routine Maintenance of the City's sewer infrastructure.
• Jetting of sewer lines.
• Inspections of manholes.
• Maintenance of sewer lift stations.
• General maintenance duties of public facilities as assigned.
• Assist in snow removal of City streets and facilities and perform maintenance on snow removal equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Maintenance I

Education & Experience:

• A High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• No experience is required; however preference will be given to applicants with some experience working in water systems, sewer systems, or a related field.

Special Qualifications & Certifications:

• Must possess a valid Utah CDL class A Driver's License, with a Tanker endorsement or be able to obtain one within 6 months
• Sewer Collections I or II certification within twelve (12) months of hiring.
• OSHA Confined Space Certification.
• OSHA Trench Safety Training.
• First Aid and CPR Certification.

Maintenance II

Education & Experience:

• A High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Two (2) years of experience working with public sewer facilities

Special Qualifications & Certifications:

• Must possess a valid Utah CDL class A Driver's License, with a Tanker endorsement or be able to obtain one within 6 months
• Sewer Collections II certification.
• OSHA Confined Space Certification.
• OSHA Trench Safety Training.
• First Aid and CPR Certification.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrate the ability to follow City policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of sewer systems and their functions, operations and routine maintenance needs.
• Knowledge of basic computer operations and applications.
• Knowledge of correct use of the English language and vocabulary.
• Ability to direct and work with seasonal sewer employees, as well as work with public works staff.
• Ability to maintain records and task lists.
• Ability operate moderate to heavy equipment that is needed to perform maintenance duties.
• Ability review and interpret basic to moderately difficult building and construction plans for public utility systems.
• Ability to communicate in a concise and effective manner.
• Ability to understand and follow oral instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with developers, contractors, citizens, coworkers, and supervisors.
• Ability to exercise sound and good judgment at all times, but especially in emergency situations.
• Ability to interact with the public in emotional situations while maintaining professional and polite demeanor.
• Ability to deal with the public in a pleasant, courteous, and calm manner.

Working Conditions

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions-including but are not limited to the job functions, qualifications, and competencies listed herein-of this job in the working conditions below. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The successfully candidate must be able to perform under the physical demands and work environment including but not limited to the following:

• Work involves walking, talking, hearing, using hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reaching with hands and arms.
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee may be required to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 80 pounds.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet while in the office and moderately loud when in the field.
• Work may periodically require the employee to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.
• The employee may be required to work in outside weather conditions, in wet and/or humid conditions, in high, precarious places, near moving mechanical parts, near fumes, airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals, or near risk of electrical shock and/or vibration.

Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range:
The full wage range is as follows, please note hiring will normally occur between the Minimum of the range and will not exceed the Midpoint of the range:

• Maintenance I: Minimum - $20.73/hr. Midpoint - $24.88/hr. Maximum - $29.02/hr.
• Maintenance II: Minimum - $22.37/hr. Midpoint - $26.84/hr. Maximum - $31.32/hr.

Benefits:

The City offers a competitive benefits package including several health insurance options (one of which has a $0.00 employee premium payroll deduction with Wellness program participation), dental insurance, life and long-term disability insurances, an EAP (including mental health shortterm counseling services) for the whole family, a free Teledoc program for the whole family, monetary incentives for wellness program participation, and a HSA (health savings account) with an Employer match. The City also offers the employee the option to elect to add on Vision, Accident, Hospital, Critical Illness, additional Life Insurance coverage and FSAs (flexible spending accounts).

The City participates in the Utah Public Retirement System (pension). In addition, the City does not participate in SS so no SS taxes are deducted from your paycheck. In lieu of the City's SS contributions, the City contributes 6.2% of salary into a 401 (k) retirement plan. Leave time benefits include 120 hours of paid time off (PTO) accrued annually, 40 hours of short -term medical accrued annually, and 11 holidays annually.

Closing Date: Open until filled.

Schedule:

Monday - Thursday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Disclaimer
SUSPENSION OF PROCESS, ETC.:
The City reserves the right to reject any and all applicants, to waive any requirement set forth in this announcement, and to hire anyone as the City Manager or designee deems to be in the City's best interest, all subject to legal requirements. Any application in response to this Announcement is at the applicant's sole risk and expense. Although the City anticipates hiring one of the applicants responding to this announcement, there is no guaranty that any responding applicant will be hired.

Saratoga Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Application Instructions

The City of Saratoga only accepts applications using our on-line application available at www.saratogasprings-ut.gov. All candidates are required to submit an online application. Please attach any supporting documentation to your online applications, such as cover letters, resumes, or proof of certifications. Please contact the Human Resources Department at 801.766.9793 X187 or 801.766.9793 X121 if you have any questions.

Pre-employment drug testing, proof of employment eligibility, and background check required.

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