Salary : $40,913.60 - $51,147.20 AnnuallyLocation : Paducah, KYJob Type: Full-time RegularJob Number: 00730 - 11Department: Public WorksDivision: Facilities MaintenanceOpening Date: 08/23/2024Closing Date: ContinuousDescription Under direction, performs a variety of semi-skilled welding, electrical, building parks maintenance, and repair tasks; assists other work units asassigned. Work/Supervise individuals in special work programs. Illustrative Duties
- Performs carpentry, electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilating and air conditioning, welding, and other semi-skilled building and mechanical repair tasks.
- Inspects, repairs, and replaces Parks play ground equipment and accessories.
- Assists in major repair and remodeling projects as required; installs and/or builds partitions, installs paneling, drywall, molding, and trim
- Assists other units as assigned
- Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications Completion of secondary education, plus one (1) year vocational training or experience in semi-skilled welding, electrical, building and mechanical maintenance repair work, or equivalent; possession of a valid state of Kentucky motor vehicle operator's license. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of methods, tools, and practices used in carpentry, electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilating and air conditioning, building and property maintenance and repair. Skill in the use of maintenance repair tools and equipment, including small motorized equipment. Ability to follow general instructions. Ability to perform moderate to heavy manual labor. Effective communication skills. Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to tolerate various indoor and outdoor temperatures and climates; perform moderate to heavy repetitive physical labor for extended period of time. Ability to operate internal radio system. Must maintain the physical requirements to successfully pass the Essential Job Function test as required for this position The City offers a very competitive benefit package. Most benefits, including health insurance, are effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment. Highlights of these benefits are outlined below.Medical Benefits The City allots each full-time employee $8,724 per year or $727.00 per month (effective 01/01/2015) to help pay for the cost of participation in the City's self-funded insurance plan. If a full-time employee chooses to waive coverage under the City of Paducah's plan, they can still receive $500.00 per year or $41.66 per month in a Health Reimbursement Account or a Flexible Spending Account upon submission of proof of coverage through some other group health insurance plan. The City offers a choice between the Investor high deductible health plan, or the Elite plan which provides co-pays for prescription medications through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield.Dental BenefitsThe City offers dental benefits through Delta Dental. Coverage is voluntary. Vision BenefitsThe City offers vision benefits through Anthem Blue View. Coverage is voluntary. WellnessIn addition to the City's Health Allocation Benefit, full-time employees participating in the City's insurance can earn additional dollars to fund the purchase of their health, dental, and/or vision insurance by participation in the City's Wellness Plan. Employees who are tobacco-free can earn up to $2,250 per year. Tobacco-free employees with a qualifying spouse can earn up to $3,250 per year. Money left over after covering insurance premiums can be deposited into health spending accounts as required by plan guidelines.Spending AccountsUnder the City's Section 125 cafeteria plan, full-time employees participating in the City's health insurance plan may elect to contribute additional dollars to a health spending account. With the Investor Plan, employees may select either an FSA or an HSA. With the Elite Plan, employees can participate in an FSA. Employee's may also wish to establish a Child and Dependent Care FSA to manage the cost of child care. Supplemental Benefits Currently the City uses AFLAC to administer voluntary supplemental benefits. The offerings include a cancer policy, short-term disability, accident, hospitalization, and group term life insurance. Life InsuranceA full-time employee receives a life insurance benefit at no cost, effective upon date of hire. Terms of coverage vary based on position. RetirementThe City of Paducah participates in the Kentucky Retirement System's defined benefit pension program. Employees' required contributions, employer's matching portion, required service components, and benefits vary based upon position and participation date. Deferred CompensationEmployees may elect to contribute additional dollars towards individual retirement accounts through ICMA, Nationwide, or Kentucky DCP. Details for participation are available through the Human Resources Division of the Finance Department.Education AssistanceThe City provides financial assistance to eligible employees who satisfactorily complete qualified courses towards a post-secondary education. Applications to participate in the City's Educational Assistance program are submitted through the individual department directors. Terms and conditions may vary based upon course of study, allowable amounts, and reimbursement cap. VacationFull-time employees begin accruing vacation time from their date of hire. Employees may accumulate up to a maximum of 50 days of vacation. Vacation time may be taken after six months of employment. Vacation accrual rates may differ for employees who are members of a bargaining unit. HolidaysThe City recognizes the following holidays:New Year's EveNew Year's DayMartin Luther King, Jr. DayMemorial DayJuneteenth Independence DayLabor DayThanksgiving DayThe Day after ThanksgivingChristmas EveChristmas DayOne Personal/Birthday Holiday (taken at the time of your chosing) *Fire Dept designated day to use this holiday is July 1st*Sick TimeIn the event of a qualifying illness, the City offers a generous sick leave plan. Full-time City employees begin accruing sick time from the date of hire. The accrual of sick time depends upon one of two options chosen by the employee at the time of hire.Option A* - eligible employees may accrue sick time up to a maximum of 242 daysOption B - eligible employees may accrue sick time up to a maximum of 150 days. Unused sick time can benefit the employee at the time of their retirement with the City. Option A offers retirement credit for unused sick time, while Option B offers a cash incentive.* According to KRS changes, employees with an original participation date 01/01/2014 or later will no longer have this option.Employee Assistance ProgramBecause the City of Paducah recognizes its employees are one of its most valuable resources, the City offers a confidential Employee Assistance Program for employees needing help with:DepressionGrief and LossRelationship ProblemsAlcohol and Drug Related ProblemsFinancial PressuresFamily ProblemsParenting ConcernsStressAnxietyThis list constitutes a brief summary of offered benefits. Benefits will be covered in greater detail upon employment.
