Maintenance Worker - Infrastructure (Seasonal)

Salary: $18.00 Hourly
Location : Mankato, MN
Job Type: Seasonal
Job Number: 202400017
Department: Public Works
Division: 6494010 Water Distribution
Opening Date: 02/22/2024
Closing Date: 4/15/2024 11:59 PM Central
Description
May work up to 40 hours per week.
Seasonal April 15-October 31.
Minimum Qualifications of Education and Experience:

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED and be at least 18 years of age.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to drive in the state of Minnesota.

Nature of Work:
Under direct supervision, assists infrastructure personnel in performing work related to the operation and maintenance of water and wastewater systems.
About Us:
Our employees are committed to working in an environment that fosters the core values of the City of Mankato - positive attitude, accountability, respect, teamwork, and integrity. We care about making a positive difference in the lives of others. Our work is challenging and has purpose. We listen and engage with each other and our community. We are empowered and trusted to make good decisions that align with the public service principles and core values. Our organization is committed to investing and developing each other. We will recognize and celebrate our collective achievements and individual accomplishments.
We take pride in investing in our employees. Our team enjoys a supportive work environment that encourages not only success for the community we serve, but for you as well. Come grow your career with us!
Duties / Responsibilities
Primary Essential Work Functions:
(Experience preferred but not required. Will train!)

• Assists with valve preventative and corrective maintenance, such as, but not limited to, operating valves to make sure they turn off and on, digging down to the valve if bolts need to be replaced, repairing valve boxes that are broken.
• Assists with fire hydrant preventative and corrective maintenance, such as, but not limited to, removing hydrant covers and greasing the threads, oiling hydrants that operate hard, and installing high visible flags on the hydrant.
• Assists with storm water preventative and corrective maintenance, including, but not limited to, operating flood control gates to make sure that they open and close, inspecting and cleaning flood control stations, cleaning creek and pond inlets and outlets, and helping with catch basin repairs.
• Performs shop and equipment housekeeping, such as cleaning of the shop area, sweeping, dusting and hosing down the area, cleaning trucks, washing and cleaning the inside area, cleaning tools and returning them to their designated areas.
• Assists with installation, maintenance and repair of manholes and related equipment.
• Paints and assists with repairs and service of equipment and facilities.
• Assists with installation, maintenance, and repair of valves, hydrants, valve boxes, and related equipment.
• May assist with locating and marking city utilities for 811/Gopher State One Calls.

Communicates With:

• Internally - Infrastructure and Public Works employees
• Externally - Community members

Supervision:

• Non-supervisory

Other Work Functions:

• May perform heavy manual labor.
• Performs physical and mental demands and work environment requirements for this position.
• Attendance during regularly scheduled work hours.
• Effective and respectful communication and interactions with other employees, supervisors, individuals from other organizations, and community customers.
• Performs other related work as assigned or apparent.

Qualifications / Conditions of Employment
Conditions of Employment:

• Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to drive in the state of Minnesota.
• Must meet expectations of the work functions and knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.
• Must comply with organizational and departmental policies.
• Must comply with data practices policies and standards relative to not public data. Any access to not public data should be strictly limited to accessing the data that are necessary to fulfill the employment responsibility. While data are being accessed, incumbent should take reasonable measures to ensure the not public data are not accessed by individuals without a work reason. Once the work reason to access the data is reasonably finished the not public data must be properly stored according to city policy and the Minnesota Statutes.

Hours of Work
Work hours for this position will generally be Monday through Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm; however, work hours may vary; and when necessary, evening, weekend, and holiday hours may be required. (April 15-October 15). May work up to 40 hours per week.
Not applicable. There are no benefits with this position.
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The following supplemental information may be used as a scored evaluation of your knowledge, skills and experience. Be certain that the choices you make correspond to the information you have provided in your application. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is true and accurate. Any information provided may be reviewed by the hiring manager. Any misstatements or falsification of information will eliminate you from consideration or may result in dismissal. Do you understand and agree with this statement?

• Yes
• No

02
Select the option below that best describes the status of your driver's license.

• I have a valid driver's license
• I have a valid CDL driver's license, Class A
• I have a valid CDL driver's license, Class A with tanker endorsement
• I have a valid CDL driver's license, Class B
• I have a valid CDL driver's license, Class B with tanker endorsement
• I do not currently possess a valid driver's license

03
Describe your activity level at your current or most recent position.

• Sedentary - spend most of the day sitting (office clerk, desk job)
• Lightly Active - spend a good part of the day on your feet (nurse, teacher, salesperson)
• Active - spend a good part of the day doing some physcial activity (waitress, custodian)
• Very Active - spend most of the day doing heavy physical activity (construction worker, farmer, laborer)

04
Which of the following public works environments do you have experience? (select all that apply)

• City / County
• State / Federal
• Private contractor / Private Sector / Local business
• N/A - I do not have experience in this area.

05
Select the work experience you have with any of the following pieces of equipment. (select all that apply)

• TV inspection unit
• Sewer rodder
• Jetter
• Tractor Hoe
• Excavator
• Front end loader
• Skid loader
• Pipe locating equipment
• Push camera
• Pole camera
• Cement mixer
• Cement tools
• Power tools
• Hand tools
• N/A - I do not have experience in this area

06
Select any of the following endorsements, certifications, or licenses you currently possess. (select all that apply)

• Water / Sewer Certification
• Airbrake
• Hazardous materials
• Tanker
• None of the above

07
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: If selected as a finalist, are you willing to undergo a background investigation which may include, but not be limited to: verification of employment and education records, identification verification, driver's license record, a criminal history, pre-employment drug testing, or physical examination?

• Yes
• No

08
On what date would you be available to start? (i.e., April 15, 2023)
09
Select the following month(s) you would be available for seasonal employment with the City of Mankato? (select any that apply)

• April 15 - April 30
• May 1 - May 15
• May 16 - May 31
• June 1 - June 15
• June 16 - June 30
• July 1 - July 15
• July 16 - July 31
• August 1 - August 15
• August 16 - August 31
• September 1 - September 15
• September 16 - September 30
• October 1 - October 15
• October 16 - October 31
• None of the above

10
Select the following days of the week you would be available to work as a seasonal employee for the City of Mankato. (select any that apply)

• Sunday
• Monday
• Tuesday
• Wednesday
• Thursday
• Friday
• Saturday

11
Will you be 18 years of age or older when the job starts?

• Yes
• No

12
Did you work for the City of Mankato last year (2023)?

• Yes
• No

13
Have you worked as a seasonal worker for the City of Mankato in 2022 or earlier?

• Yes
• No

14
Are you able to perform the physical and mental demands of the position?

• Yes
• No

15
Are you willing to work in confined spaces under normal outdoor temperature conditions?

• Yes
• No

16
Please indicate below if there is anything else we should know about your interest, availability, and skills relative to a seasonal position with the City of Mankato.
Required Question