General Labor- Waste Water

SALARY: up to $20.06 per hour

SUMMARY:

Performs a variety of manual labor tasks. Provides general maintenance of the buildings and grounds at the Wastewater Treatment plant Lift stations Combined Sewer Overflow points and related work as assigned. Under direct supervision and indirect supervision.

As a leader and employee of the City of South Bend you are called upon to serve in a manner that supports Our Core Values: Excellence Accountability Innovation Inclusion and Empowerment as you carry out our primary employee expectations: Champion Values & Organizational Pride Champion Operational Excellence Make Sound Decisions Embrace Coaching and Accountability Communicate with Excellence Value Diverse People and Perspectives Embrace Personal Development Exhibit a Positive Attitude and Own Your Health Wellness & Safety

Essential Job Functions:

Clean buildings equipment tunnels and hose down or pressure wash tanks at the facility.

Must be able to walk behind a push mower.

Maintain fence lines and keep areas free of weeds.

Clean various City vehicles.

Operates various types of equipment associated with building and grounds maintenance.

Must be able to paint exterior and interior facilities piping tanks and equipment.

Aids and assists Parts Manager.

Aids and assists other maintenance and operations personnel.

Grounds maintenance at the Wastewater Facility and numerous offsite locations

Replace bad light bulbs.

Must be able to work alone.

Must be able to make sound decisions independently.

Must be able to climb and work from a ladder.

Must be able to work on ones feet and to remain alert at all times.

Must interact with co-workers and the public with tact and diplomacy.

Must be able to work in high places.

Must be able to work around open tanks and confined spaces.

Must be able to work in all weather conditions.

Qualifications:

• Ability to perform physical labor.
• Ability to manage time without close supervision.
• Ability to follow directions and relay work accomplished in an effective manner.
• Valid Drivers License required.
• Ability to operate various types of equipment such as floor scrubbers floor sweepers lawn mowers lawn tractors weed eaters string trimmer hedge trimmers snow blower forklift and city automobiles.

Work Conditions:

• Ability to use hand tools shovel etc.
• Ability to work outdoors sometimes in adverse weather conditions.
• Exposure to oil greases solvents and other chemicals that may be hazardous.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.

REQUIRED:

Background check Valid Drivers License Pre-employment drug screen.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer