Maintenance Worker

Salary: $21.22 Hourly
Location : City of Las Vegas, NV
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 24JAN79819-O
Department: City-Wide
Opening Date: 01/31/2024
Closing Date: 2/11/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit: LVCEA
Max Number of Applicants: 200
About the Position
Notice of Limited Applications: This posting is limited to the first 200 applications received.
When that number is reached the posting will be automatically removed.
Written Test: Tuesday, March 12th & Wednesday, March 13th, 2024
Career Opportunity:
The city of Las Vegas Invites applicants for MaintenanceWorker. This position performs semi-skilled work in construction, maintenance, and related service activities.
Supervision Received
Receives general supervision from higher-level staff.
EXAMINATION PROCESS:A civil service examination will be conducted in accordance with the Civil Service Rules of the city of Las Vegas. The civil service examination for this recruitment is a written exam weighted 100% for placement on the eligible list.
ELIGIBLE LIST: You must score 70% or higher on the written examination to be placed on the eligible list.
SELECTION PROCESS: Final candidate selection will include list placement and may include a hiring interview (if applicable). Any individual offered employment will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test, complete background check, and may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform the physical requirements of the job.
Some positions may require preliminary background checks
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Essential Functions:

1. Performs general semi-skilled maintenance of city property, such as cleaning and maintaining roads, alleyways, streets, sanitary sewers, parks, city-owned open spaces, single family properties, cemetery and playground equipment; assists other staff in construction and maintenance work; loads and unload tools, materials and supplies.
2. Assists in construction and repair of concrete bridges throughout the city.
3. Operates pneumatic and hand tools; may operate light equipment; cleans and maintains equipment.
4. Sets up and takes down traffic warning devices and barricades for traffic control as directed.
5. May spray herbicides, pesticides and fertilizers under the direction of a licensed applicator.
6. Mix materials to be used on job assigned.
7. Identifies major repairs needed and reports to higher level staff.
8. May maintain inventory of equipment, materials and supplies.
9. Maintains a variety of automated and manual records, logs and files.

When Assigned to Rapid Response Team

1. Cleans street medians, public rights-of-way and other city property, including removing items such as illegal signs, graffiti, trash, debris, vegetation, vagrant camps, fences, shopping carts, basketball hoops, junk vehicles and abandoned appliances.
2. Drains stagnant swimming pools on vacant private property to reduce public health and safety risks.

Marginal Functions:

1. Performs basic repairs to drip and pop-up irrigation systems.
2. Responds to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provides information within the area of assignment.
3. Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Experience:
One year of experience performing field maintenance work within the assigned area of work is desirable.
Training:
Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.
Licenses and Certifications:
Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license on the date of application, and maintenance thereafter.
Condition of continued employment: Within 15 days of initial hire, provide documentation of completion within the last five years of an OSHA-10 course in construction industry safety and health hazard recognition and prevention, developed by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration of the U.S. Department of Labor. Completion card must be continuously maintained while employed in this classification.
When assigned to pool maintenance: Possession of a Swimming Pool Service Technician or Pool Operator certification from the Southern Nevada Health District on the date of application, and maintenance thereafter.
Special Requirement:
May be required to respond to emergencies during non-working hours.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
Methods and techniques of general construction, maintenance and repair related to the area of work assigned.
Equipment and tools used in the area of work assigned.
Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
Skills in:
Performing a variety of semi-skilled maintenance, construction and repair work in the area of work assigned.
Operating a variety of vehicular and stationary mechanical equipment in a safe and effective manner.
Performing a variety of manual tasks for extended periods of time and in unfavorable weather conditions.
Performing heavy manual labor.
Understanding and following oral and written instructions.
Communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Competencies:
Core Workforce Competencies
Professionalism - Demonstrates core values by being honest, respectful and positive.
Effective Communication - Expresses verbal and written thought in a clear and understandable manner.
Customer Focus - Demonstrates genuine concern and satisfies external and/or internal customers based on the CLV core purpose and values.
Adaptability - Able to effectively modify behavior to suit changing workforce demands.
Problem Solving - Solves problems by considering all causes, solutions and outcomes.
Productive Partnerships - Develops, maintains and strengthens partnerships with others.
Technical and Safety Expertise - Possesses a depth of knowledge, skill and ability in a technical (job) area.
CITY OF LAS VEGAS, NEVADA
LVCEA Compensation and Benefits - 2024
COMPENSATION
Annual Base Pay Increases

• Negotiated as part of the collective bargaining process.
• Step (Merit) Increase - typically awarded on the anniversary date of hire, up to range maximum.

BENEFITS
Uniform Allowance

• Available for some classifications.

Tool/Equipment Allowance

• Available for some classifications.

Retirement

• Benefit eligible employees participate in the Public Employees' Retirement System of Nevada (PERS). PERS, a statewide defined benefit plan, calculates retirement benefits based on 2.25 percent (current percentage for employees hired 7/1/15 and after) for each year of service, applied to the employee's highest consecutive 36-month average salary. PERS also requires that employees share 50 percent of the PERS contribution, which is implemented by reducing the City's salary ranges. The highest consecutive 36-month average salary is increased commensurate with the salary range reductions required by PERS.

Deferred Compensation

• The city offers a 457(b) Plan which is a government deferred compensation plan similar to a 401(k) plan. It offers both pre-tax and after-tax savings and investment options.

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

• Employees are covered the first of the month following date of employment. Five medical plans, two dental and two vision plans are available. City pays 100% of employee premium + 50% of dependent premium.

Life and AD&D Insurance

• City provides $20,000 policies at no cost.
• Additional voluntary life insurance and AD&D insurance available for purchase.

Disability Insurance

• City provides a long term disability policy:
  • LTD: Employees who normally work at least 30 hours/week are eligible. Benefits begin after 90 days of disability. Payment is up to 60% of earnings, up to $11,000/month, and may not be supplemented with sick or vacation.

Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
ANNUAL PHYSICAL EXAMS

• Employees covered by a City health plan and their covered spouse and dependents over age 18 are eligible for a comprehensive wellness physical exam annually at no cost to them at WellTrac.

VACATION (Hours/Year)

• Year 1-2: 80 hours
• Years 3-7: 120 hours
• Years 8-10: 128 hours
• Years 11-15: 180 hours
• Year 16 and over: 200 hours
• Maximum accrual: 250 hours, if hired after 12/3/2014
• Sell-back: Up to 60 hours each year; must leave a balance of 40 hours in leave bank.

HOLIDAYS

• City provides 12 paid holidays plus a birthday holiday.

SICK LEAVE

• SickLeave:104 hours per year
• Maximum Accrual: 420 hours, if hired after 12/03/2014
• SickLeaveBonus:Negotiated sick leave bonus
• Payout at Separation: See contract

RETIREE HEALTH AND LIFE INSURANCE

• Available for purchase - retiree pays full cost of premiums.

NOTE: Benefits subject to change
Revised 01/2024
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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in DISQUALIFICATION from the selection process.Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?

• I agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that my responses can be verified from information included within the application.

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Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered "Yes" to the previous question please describe your education or training below. If you do not have this education or training please type "NA".
Required Question