Salary: $26.57 - $31.74 HourlyLocation : Eau Claire, WIJob Type: Full-TimeJob Number: 2025-00025Department: CS-PARKSOpening Date: 03/07/2025Closing Date: 3/17/2025 11:59 PM Central Job DescriptionAre you interested in helping keep our community clean and vibrant? Do you like to see tangible proof that your work is being enjoyed and appreciated? Do you want to work outdoors? If yes, then apply now! We are currently accepting applications for a Community Service Worker I (Garbage Collection) position in the Parks Division of our Community Services Department. Duties include: general maintenance, garbage collection; marking athletic fields and courts; performing custodial duties for buildings and facilities as needed; and more! Requirements:
- High School Diploma
- Strong customer service skills
- Possess or obtain (within 6 months of hire) and maintain a valid Wisconsin Class B CDL with no air brake restrictions
Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced custodial service and preventative maintenance knowledge
- Landscape, tree, and turf maintenance experience
Additional Reasons to Apply:
- Receive 40 hours of vacation on your first day of employment, plus earn 80 hours of additional vacation time in the first year
- Receive 3 paid floating holidays and 8 paid regular holidays (in a calendar year)
- Potential to qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- Other excellent fringe benefits (paid sick leave, health insurance, life insurance, etc.)!
Typical Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Application deadline: Monday, March 17, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.Interviews expected to take place Monday, March 24, 2025. Candidates will be notified via email if selected to interview.JOB DESCRIPTIONPOSITION SCOPEUnder general supervision, this position is responsible for the garbage route at City facilities and park locations. This position involves maintenance work regarding the care and maintenance of the City's parks, playgrounds, athletic fields and courts, and other City properties and facilities which includes operating equipment. Utilizing a thorough working knowledge of the methods, practices, tools, and materials used in the maintenance trades, this positions performs a variety of skilled tasks that are generally specialized in nature. General orders for assignments are designated by supervisor and transmitted verbally, electronically or in writing, but this position is expected to work with a high degree of autonomy in most areas of responsibility. A Community Service Worker I may be assigned to a certain division, but can be moved to assist another division to complete a task/project as needed. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSCollects garbage from 96-gallon carts and transfers to hauler at City facilities (City Hall, Hobbs, CMF, etc.) and City parks. Maintains and repairs exterior and interior of shelters and miscellaneous structures, including minor electrical work, plumbing, and concrete work. Conducts repairs to masonry, plumbing, irrigation, electrical control wiring, etc.Inspects facilities, machinery, and equipment noting conditions indicating the need for repair and maintenance. Performs preventive maintenance duties in all areas of responsibility.Cleans and disinfects park shelters, pavilions, athletic facilities, restrooms, locker rooms, and other park buildings/facilities. Assists with special events and recreation programs clean-up/take down. Performs carpentry work in the maintenance of shelter buildings, parks, and playground facilities. Installs paneling, siding, sheetrock, doors, windows, and roofing.Maintains, repairs, and moves bleachers and picnic tables. Installs fences.Adjusts, repairs, and replaces site amenities and facility components. Paints walls and doors.Floods outdoor ice rinks, grooms ski trails, and plows/shovels city trails, sidewalks, intersections, bridges, and stairs. Maintaining athletic fields. Reads and sets simple grading plans.Maintains turf (level 1) and broad knowledge of turf equipment operation.Must be able to interpret and work from blueprints, sketches, and conceptual plans.Assists in development and maintenance of leisure time areas, keeps records and submits written reports and develops drawings as required, in both written and electronic format.Must be physically and mentally able to perform strenuous, stressful, and heavy manual duties during adverse weather conditions for up to 16 hours per day, 7 days per week.Must be able to work with community members including park patrons and people experiencing homelessness. NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSPerforms related duties as required. At times may be moved to another division to assist in completing a task/project as needed.EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/CERTIFICATIONSA High School Diploma or equivalent (GED, etc.) is required. Strong customer service skills are required. Must possess or obtain (within 6 months of hire) and maintain a valid Class B CDL with no air brake restrictions.Advanced custodial service and preventive maintenance knowledge is preferred. Landscape, tree, and turf maintenance experience is preferred.SKILLS/ABILITIESMaintains prompt, predictable, and regular physical attendance.Must be able to take direction and work well with others.Must be able to concentrate and perform accurately.Must be able to react to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned.Must be able to back-up fellow co-workers. SUPERVISION/DIRECTION RECEIVEDCommunity Services Supervisor, Parks, Forestry, Cemetery, and Buildings and Grounds Manager, Community Services DirectorDIRECTION EXERCISEDMay occasionally direct temporary/seasonal laborers or a team of co-workers.WORK ENVIRONMENTJob consists of a combination of sitting, standing, walking, and driving. The work is primarily performed outdoors, where there will be exposure to heat, cold, inclement weather, slippery conditions, noise, dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, and chemicals. The work may require the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, or gloves. Lift on occasion 20 to 65 lbs., frequently 10 to 35 lbs., &/or constantly 15 lbs. maximum. The position is classified as Heavy according to the City's job demand physical analysis. A complete description of physical requirements is available upon request.WORK HOURSAt times will require PM and weekend work, and seasonally may adopt a modified schedule.The City of Eau Claire is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CITY OF EAU CLAIRE FRINGE BENEFITSLABOR AND TRADES EMPLOYEES(Effective January 1, 2025)Benefits listed are for full-time employees. Part-time employee benefits are prorated based on the budgeted hours of the position except for vacation which is prorated based on the number of hours actually worked.BENEFITS AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY UPON EMPLOYMENTPaid HolidaysNew Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.Holiday Pay for Shift Workers at Water PlantUtility Operator I's who are scheduled and work these holidays will be paid at 1.5 times their regular straight time hourly rate.Floating HolidaysThree floating holidays to be taken at the employee's discretion with supervisory approval. Employees hired January 1 - June 30 are entitled to three floating holidays during the first year of hire. Employees hired July 1 - December 31 are entitled to one and one-half floating holidays during the first year. Employees terminating prior to July 1 are entitled to one and one-half floating holidays. Floating holidays not used within the calendar year will be forfeited.Sick LeaveOne day per month accruable to 120 days.Wisconsin Retirement SystemAs required by state law, the City and the employee are each required to contribute into the Wisconsin Retirement System. The total contribution is 13.9% of earnings, with the City and the employee each contributing 6.95%.Deferred Compensation PlansAvailable participation in a 457 retirement savings plan offered by the City. Contributions cannot exceed the annual maximum limit allowed by the IRS.Roth PlansAvailable participation in the Roth 457 and Roth IRA retirement accounts offered by the City. Contributions cannot exceed the annual maximum limit allowed by the IRS.Supplemental Worker's Compensation PayUpon the determination of eligibility, the City shall pay a regular full-time employee who is injured on the job the difference between 87.5% of their regular salary and their worker's compensation payments, as long as the employee is on injury leave, but not to exceed 90 days for the same injury. When an employee has used the full 90 days of injury leave and is still unable to return to work, the employee may petition the City Council for an extension. An employee who has exhausted his/her injury leave but continues to receive worker's compensation payments may at his/her discretion use accrued sick leave in proportion to the amount necessary to receive 87.5% of their full salary.All working time lost due to injuries incurred on the job shall be considered time worked for the day of the injury.Employee Assistance ProgramAvailable to all employees and their families.BENEFITS AVAILABLE THE FIRST OF THE MONTH FOLLOWING 30 DAYS OF SUCCESSFUL CITY SERVICELife InsuranceAvailable participation in the Basic, Supplemental, Additional, and Spouse and Dependent life insurance program. The employee is responsible for the monthly premium amount. The amount of insurance is dependent upon the annual salary of the employee.BENEFITS AVAILABLE THE FIRST OF THE MONTH FOLLOWING 60 DAYS OF SUCCESSFUL CITY SERVICEActive Employee Health InsuranceThe City pays 85% of the cost of the health insurance premium for an active regular full-time employee.Dental InsuranceEmployee pays 100% of the monthly premium.Vision InsuranceEmployee pays 100% of the monthly premium.BENEFITS AVAILABLE THE FIRST OF THE MONTH FOLLOWING SIX MONTHS OF SUCCESSFUL CITY SERVICEFlexible SpendingOptional participation in a health care and/or dependent care Section 125 pre-tax reimbursement account, subject to IRS regulations.ADDITIONAL BENEFITSEducational Assistance & Incentive Pay PlanCity pays for Water and Wastewater Certification fees. City may pay a portion of other tuition per the Educational Assistance Program.If hired prior to and receiving incentive pay on December 31, 2023, employees may be eligible for incentive pay at their rate on said date and according to details of the plan for eligible regular full-time employees.Safety Shoe ReimbursementCity provides partial reimbursement for the purchase of safety shoes per calendar year.Safety Glasses ReimbursementCity provides partial reimbursement for the purchase of safety glasses every two years.Tool AllowanceMechanics shall be eligible for an annual partial tool allowance for tools purchased. A receipt must be presented and approved by the Division Head before payment will be made. The City will provide tool insurance for the mechanics, provided each mechanic furnishes the City with a complete inventory of their personal tools and keeps the inventory current. This insurance shall be afforded to the extent of and in accordance with the terms, conditions, and coverages provided in the City's standard property insurance policy with the local government property insurance fund. However, any deductibles specified in that policy will not apply.VACATION SCHEDULEThe standard vacation accrual schedule for an employee working a 40-hour work week schedule is as follows:The standard vacation accrual schedule for an employee working a shift schedule is as follows:Non-represented regular full-time and regular part-time employees hired on or after January 1, 2023 shall receive 40 hours vacation on their first day of employment, with the number of hours subject to proration based on hours worked and position vacation accrual schedule. If employment is terminated prior to one year of service, the employee will reimburse the City for any used hours on their final pay check.01 Do you possess a valid driver's license?
- Yes
- No
- No, however, I can obtain within 30 days from hire
02 Do you have a valid CDL?
03 Do you have customer service experience?
04 If yes, please briefly explain your experience. 05 Do you have experience in custodial services and preventative maintenance?
06 If yes, please briefly explain your experience. 07 Do you have landscape, tree, and turf maintenance experience?
08 If yes, please briefly explain your experience. Required Question
