Utility Worker I - Central Library - Night Shift
Utility Worker I - Central Library - Night Shift
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About Our Job
The Denver Public Library (DPL) isnt just a place to borrow books; its a vibrant essential hub for our diverse city. As a growing urban library system with 28 locations and over 4 million annual visitors were deeply woven into the fabric of Denver.
Join a team where your values align with your work. At the Denver Public Library were not just serving our community; were building a culture guided by principles that empower both our staff and the public. When you work with us youll experience:
A Truly Welcoming Environment: We champion accessibility and dignity for all creating safe spaces where every individual including you can thrive and be themselves. We believe in the power of belonging.
A Culture of Curiosity & Innovation: We encourage continuous learning exploration and forward-thinking. Here youll have the space to grow experiment and contribute to new ideas that shape our future.
Deep Community Connection: We are active neighbors fostering genuine relationships and bringing people together. Your work will directly strengthen our community by facilitating shared information ideas and experiences.
Commitment to Equity: We are actively working to change inequitable practices and provide opportunities for every person to succeed. We invite you to be part of a team thats committed to fostering a truly just and inclusive environment.
Accountable Stewardship: We lead with integrity responsibility and transparency ensuring our resources are used wisely. Youll contribute to an organization that protects privacy and preserves Denvers rich history for future generations.
If youre passionate about service community engagement and creating positive change we invite you to explore career opportunities with us. Come join a team that believes in the power of knowledge connection and equity.
Ready to learn more and see how you can contribute Visit us at and connect with our community on Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube and LinkedIn.
Unrivaled Benefits
The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The targeting hiring range for this position is $. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but is not limited to:
Four (4) Medical Plans Dental Vision Insurance
Pension Plan for Life (employee contributes 8.45% employer matches at 17.95%) and 457 (b) Retirement Plan
PTO (over 3 weeks in your first year) and 12 paid holidays
CARE Bank Family Leave Benefits
Enhanced Work/Life Balance: Employee Assistance Program (6 counseling sessions per year legal assistance financial counseling discounted recreation center passes) Employee Volunteer Program Four Wellness Days Per Year
Learning and Development Opportunities; Courses and Career Development Resources
EcoPass (unlimited free RTD bus/train rides)
For more information please visit our website.
Denver Public Library operates across multiple branches and to meet evolving operational needs employees may be assigned to work at different locations. This flexibility helps us best serve our customers and optimize our resources.
About Our Position
DPL is currently hiring two (2) Utility Workers at our Central Library location. As an Utility Worker I you will support our values of welcoming and connection by ensuring materials and buildings are ready for customers. This position will work in the Facilities Department supporting the goal of customer service at the 26 Library locations by separating loading and delivering materials to various locations within the DPL system. The Utility Worker performs routine manual work such as minor repairs to buildings/furniture and snow removal. It is a very active physically demanding position.
What You Would Do
Performs unskilled light to heavy physical labor on a variety of construction maintenance and repair projects that involves physical exertion and the use of manual tools and limited use of small power operated tools.
Assists skilled trade workers by performing minor repairs to buildings and facilities including painting plastering carpentry plumbing repairs and simple elements of electrical systems such as replacing faulty switches and outlets.
Performs minor repairs to gardening and grounds equipment vehicles and machinery including repair or replacement of broken parts.
Performs pre-trip inspection on equipment for such things as fluid levels leaks condition of hoses and belts tire pressure brake lights and related areas and secures cleans and cares for all tools and equipment needed for job assignments.
Repairs dumpster lids and hooks replaces dumpsters as needed removes dumpsters and delivers them to a welder for more extensive repairs and steam cleans paints and labels dumpsters periodically throughout the year.
Places and removes barricades cones and other traffic control and safety devices in and around work areas.
Performs exterior maintenance duties including laying sod fertilizing mowing and edging fields and lawn areas spading dirt pruning shrubs planting trees and shrubs raking leaves watering assigned areas picking up litter and clearing dumpster areas.
Lifts and empties heavy solid waste containers into disposal trucks operates hydraulic compaction unit on city trash collection vehicles and washes trucks as needed.
Assembles moves removes and relocates furniture furnishings and equipment as directed.
Observes all common safety practices associated with operating small engines hand and power tools and other work related equipment.
By position utilizes hand operated construction equipment such as jack-hammers air spades shovels rotors metal detectors and air drills.
By position performs seasonal street maintenance duties such as snow plowing salting sanding and removal of ice and snow by truck.
By position may be required to be on-call to address emergent needs.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Employees may be re-deployed to work in other capacities in their own agencies or in other City agencies to support core functions of the City during a City-wide emergency declared by the Mayor.
Minimum Qualifications:
None
Work Schedule:
Sunday - Thursday & Monday - Friday (Rotating) SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE PENDING DPL/DEPT NEEDS
Application
Ensure that the Work Experience section of the application is complete and contains all relevant work experience related to the position that you are applying for. This information will be used to help determine compensation for the position. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must submit an online employment application by 11:59PM on the posted cut-off date.
At Denver Public Library we are committed to advancing equity inclusion diversity and accessibility in everything we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the vibrant community we serve. Join us in building a team that reflects the rich tapestry of our communities. We are dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone has the opportunity to learn grow and succeed. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
About Everything Else
Job Profile
LJ2085 Utility Worker ITo view the full job profile including position specifications physical demands and probationary period click here.
Position Type
UnlimitedLibrary Hiring Range
$19.59 - $24.49Target Pay
Agency
Denver Public LibraryRedeployment during Citywide Emergencies
City and County of Denver employees may be re-deployed to work in other capacities in their own agencies or in other city agencies to support core functions of the city during a citywide emergency declared by the Mayor.
Assessment Requirement
The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability genetic information age or any other status protected under federal state and/or local law.
It is your right to access oral or written language assistance sign language interpretation real-time captioning via CART or disability-related accommodations. To request any of these services at no cost to you please contact with three business days notice.
Applicants for employment with the City and County of Denver must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S.
For information about right to work click here for English or here for Spanish.
Employment Type
Full-Time
