Neighborhood Response Maintenance Worker (Part-Time)

Salary: $28.43 Hourly
Location : Henderson, NV
Job Type: Part Time
Job Number: 0532JAN24-P-DMK
Department: Community Development and Services
Opening Date: 01/18/2024
Closing Date: 2/1/2024 3:00 PM Pacific
Position Overview
The City of Henderson announces an examination to create a consideration for hire list and to fill one (1) vacancy for the classification of Neighborhood Response Maintenance Worker (Part-Time) in the Department of Community Development and Services. The consideration for hire list may be utilized to fill vacancies for this classification for up to one (1) year.
Under general supervision, performs functional and technical tasks, semi-skilled, skilled, and manual labor associated with neighborhood and rapid Response Maintenance activities of the Public Response Section on City right-of-way areas and other public and private property; and performs related duties as assigned.
Special Note:

• This is a part-time, non-PERS eligible position.
• Work schedule will consist of an average of 19 hours/week. Hours per week may increase or decrease based on Department need.
• This position does not qualify for employer-paid benefits, wage increases, or union representation.
• Incumbent may be required to work an alternative or flexible work schedule, outside of normal business hours, which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or extended hours.

PHYSICAL WORK ENVIRONMENT:Incumbent will be exposed to varying weather conditions and outdoor environments including excessive heat and cold. Travel between worksites and locations will be necessary viaCity motor vehicle. Incumbent may also expect to encounter and interact with persons experiencing homelessness.
Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or the equivalent.
• Three (3) years of full-time experience maintaining public right-of-way areas, public property, and/or private property in the application of property maintenance codes or operating trucks, trimmers, sprayers, and other equipment used to perform maintenance responsibilities and duties.
• Note: An equivalent combination of related training and experience may be considered.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Nevada or "border state" driver's license, as defined by NRS 483.
• Must possess and maintain a Nevada Restricted Use Pesticide Certificate from the Nevada Cooperative Extension Service within the first twelve (12) months of employment, as a condition of continued employment.
• All required licenses and certificates, as mandated by local, state, and federal laws, or as required herein, may be obtained and maintained at the incumbent's expense.

Required Documents/Assessment Information
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
1) Completed Employment Application
2) Any relevant certifications* (if applicable)
*Please attach your documents to the "Attachments" section of your application, click for attachment instructions.
ASSESSMENT DATES:
Performance Examination (Weighted 100%) - Thursday, February 8, 2024
(Best-Qualified Candidates)
Selection Interview - Wednesday, February 14, 2024
(Top-Scoring Candidates)
All applicants will be notified by email or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:If you are invited to participate in the assessment process, you will be required to self-schedule through the City of Henderson online application system. Please check your email and/or text messages on a regular basis after submitting your application for complete instructions, which include where and when to report.
The assessment and selection process for this position will take place on the dates listed above. All candidates who wish to be considered for this position will need to be in Henderson, Nevada, and make themselves available to participate in the testing process at any time on any of the dates listed above.
Selection Process
The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best-qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. It is the responsibility of the candidate requiring accommodation to contact the Human Resources Department (preferably in writing) at the time of application.
Appointment may be subject to the successful and timely completion of a post offer pre-employment background investigation and medical/physical examination, including a drug/alcohol test. Please see the job description to view the physical requirements. The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards.
CITY OF HENDERSON, NEVADA
Teamsters Contract Benefits Summary
INSURANCE

• Health Insurance: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision.
• Employer paid Long Term Disability.
• Employer paid Term Life Insurance - $75,000 Life Insurance on employee.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Medicare - Employee and City each pay 1.45%.

RETIREMENT

• Employer paid Membership in the State of Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).
• No Social Security tax on employee's wages.
• Retirement Health Savings (RHS) program.

UNIFORM ALLOWANCE:

• The City provides a clothing and personal effects allowance for employees required to wear a uniform.
• A shoe allowance is provided on an annual basis to those employees required to wear safety shoes.

PAID LEAVE

• Vacation
  • Employee credited with 19 hours of annual leave at the end of the first six (6) months of employment. Annual leave will accrue from month 7 to month 12 at 3.167 hours per month (total 38 hours first year of employment).
  • Accrued at 9.5 hours per month after first year through fifth year; 12.67 hours per month sixth through twelfth year; 15.83 hours per month upon completion of twelfth year and beyond.

Sick Leave

• Accrued at 9.5 hours per month from date of hire.

Bereavement Leave

• Three consecutive days of leave, with pay, per occurrence, to attend funeral for immediate family member; increased to one work week when funeral is held 400 statute miles or more from City of Henderson.

Holidays

• 12 paid holidays per year.
• Two (2) floating holidays per year.

WORK WEEK

• Four day, 9.5 hour work day, 38 hour work week.
• Three day, 12 hour work day, 38 hour work week for certain positions.

VOLUNTARY BENEFITS

• IRC 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• IRC 401A Deferred Compensation Plan (new/re-hired employees only)
• IRC125 Plan Flexible Benefits Plan
• Cancer/Catastrophic Illness, Accident, Short Term Disability Insurance
• Auto and Home Insurance
• 529 College Savings Plan
• Supplemental Term Life Insurance
• Legal Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Identity and Credit Protection
• Employee Network Membership

Revised 07/18
01
For my application to be considered it must be fully complete, accurate and truthful, including:
- The dates listed for each employer have been reviewed and are accurate (end dates are listed for positions I no longer hold).- My current employer is listed on my application.- Multiple positions held at one employer are listed separately (with corresponding dates from/to for each position held).- Any additional required documents or certifications are attached to the application.- All supplemental questions have been answered fully.- I did not list "see resume" or "refer to application" on my application or in the supplemental questions (this will be viewed as an incomplete response).
Not completing the application as directed, unanswered questions, incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.
I have read and understand the above instructions regarding completing my application.

• Yes
• No

02
What is your highest level of education achieved?

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree, or above
• I do not possess any of the above

03
How many years of full-time experience in maintaining public right-of-way areas, public property, and/or private property in the application of property maintenance codes or operating trucks, trimmers, sprayers, and other equipment used to perform maintenance responsibilities and duties do you possess? Your answer will be compared to the work history information on your application to determine if you meet minimum qualifications. 1 year of full-time experience = 1976 hours

• I do not possess this experience
• Less than 1 year
• More than 1 year to less than 3 years
• More than 3 years to less than 5 years
• More than 5 years to less than 7 years
• More than 7 years

04
Please describe in detail your experience in maintaining public right-of-way areas, public property, and/or private property in the application of property maintenance codes or operating trucks, trimmers, sprayers, and other equipment used to perform maintenance responsibilities and duties.
For each position where you gained this experience please include: 1) Employer Name; 2) Job Title; 3) Dates of Employment; and 4) Primary Duties
If you do not possess this experience, please enter N/A.
05
If you do not possess a high school diploma or the equivalent and experience maintaining public right-of-way areas, public property, and/or private property in the application of property maintenance codes or operating trucks, trimmers, sprayers, and other equipment used to perform maintenance responsibilities and duties, do you possess an equivalent combination of experience and related training you feel should be considered?If your application does not demonstrate meeting the minimum requirements for education and experience, and you do not provide information on your equivalent experience and training, your application will not be considered for equivalency.

• Yes
• No
• N/A, I possess both the required education and experience.

06
If you answered "yes" to the question above, please provide a detailed explanation of your equivalent experience and training.Your equivalent experience will be evaluated against the information provided in your application.If you have the required education and experience, please enter N/A.
07
Do you currently possess a valid Nevada or "border state" driver's license or the ability to obtain one upon hire as defined by NRS 483?

• Yes
• No

08
If selected, do you acknowledge and understand that you may be required to work an alternative or flexible work schedule, outside of normal business hours, which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or extended hours?

• Yes
• No

09
If selected, do you acknowledge and understand that you will be exposed to varying weather conditions and outdoor environments, including excessive heat and cold?

• Yes
• No

10
If selected, do you acknowledge and understand that this position has to deal with difficult customers daily, who frequently are irate and hostile, and may be experiencing homelessness?

• Yes
• No

11
Please indicate any additional certifications you have below.If none, please enter N/A.
Required Question