Building Maint. Snow Shoveler/Laborer

The City of Valdez Building Maintenance Department is seeking applications for temporary snow removal and maintenance/laborers.
The Building Maintenance Laborer performs a variety of tasks under close supervision of higher-level employees. These tasks may include assisting with extra workload, covering absences and vacations, and supplementing crews to meet unusual changes in the production area or in the weather to include removing snow from rooftops, sidewalks, and other areas with a shovel, snowscoop, or other equipment.
This is a temporary, non-benefited position working up to 37.5 hours per week during the snow season. Rate of pay: $23.45 per hour.
Minimum qualifications:

• Must be 18 years or older
• Must have valid AK Driver's license - will undergo a driving abstract to determine eligiblity to drive COV vehicles & equipment
• Small snow removal equipment experience preferred
• Previous building maintenance experience preferred

Positions are open until filled, reveiw of applications begins November 15, 2023.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Remove snow from roofs of City facilities with shovels, scoops and ramps
• Cleans and prepares specific areas of jobsite as assigned. Cleans jobsite at the end of the day, ensuring trash is properly disposed of and materials or equipment are properly stored.
• Closely follows directions to operate machinery, hold or supply materials and tools, and load or unload items on machinery.
• Performs any unskilled job.
• Reports any issues to supervisor or higher-level employee.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, skills, and other characteristics:

• Experience working on small snow removal equipment is preferred
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to listen, understand, and follow directions.
• Ability to remain flexible as specific assignments change.
• Ability to work in a variety of roles.

Physical requirements and work environment:

• Work is performed in an outdoor environment on roof tops. Wind and other dangerous conditions may exist.
• Prolonged periods standing and walking.
• Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds at times.
• Manual dexterity as needed to operate a variety of machinery and equipment.
• Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions and tolerate exposure to typical noises and smells associated with building maintenance tasks.

Minimum qualifications:

• Must be 18 years or older
• Must have valid AK Driver's license - will undergo a driving abstract to determine eligiblity to drive COV vehicles & equipment
• Small snow removal equipment experience preferred
• Previous building maintenance experience preferred

Employment Type: Temporary