Maintenance Assistant -CSM - City of Durham, NC : Job Details

Salary : $40,727.00 - $63,191.00 AnnuallyLocation : Durham, NCJob Type: Full time with benefitsJob Number: 24-05130Department: Water ManagementOpening Date: 10/02/2024Closing Date: ContinuousPosition DescriptionWork, Serve, Thrive. With the City of Durham Advance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve.Starting Salary: $40,727 Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.The City of Durham's Department of Water Management (DWM) wants YOU to join our team of more than 380 talented and dedicated employees that provide critical water and sewer services for Durham's 309,000 plus residents. Not only do we deliver the Best Tasting Water in the state to our customers each and every day, but we also make sure that the wastewater leaving our facilities is carefully treated to protect the environment. We have a wide-ranging variety of positions open to match your skill set - mechanics, engineers, maintenance specialists, technicians, customer billing techs, and much more. If you have a passion for managing vital water resources, protecting the environment, providing excellent customer service, and keeping the water and wastewater in the pipes, bring your skills and talent to Durham! We have vacancies for Maintenance Assistants in within the Collection System Maintenance Division of Water Management. Successful candidates must be able to operate or learn to operate the tools and equipment required for the position, including closed circuit television equipment, flush truck operations, and sanitary sewer overflow response.We seek motivated team-players who take pride in their work and wish to advance their careers in the industry. For Stand-by/Recall duty, you can expect to cross train in the Outfall Maintenance and Lift Station support roles as necessary. In the event of an emergency, all employees are considered essential personnel and may be required to perform alternate duties. Overtime is required when needed or when responding to emergencies. This role participates in the scheduled rotation for Stand-by/Recall duty throughout the year. This job works during all types of weather. Duties/Responsibilities Performing semi-skilled and manual labor for water, wastewater, construction, general maintenance, community development or facilities projects.Transporting and carrying materials, mowing and trimming, cleaning equipment and making minor repairs.Assisting in asphalt, concrete, storm sewer and ditch projects.Assisting with traffic control device installations.Assisting neighborhood improvement services with neglected property maintenance, painting, light carpentry, and general building maintenance. Minimum Qualifications & Experience High School Diploma or equivalent (GED, HiSet, TASC) One year of maintenance or customer service experience related to assignment.A valid North Carolina Class C Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record is required Additional Preferred Skills Experience within water & sewer maintenance at other municipalitiesBenefits - General Full-Time Employees 12-13 paid holidays per year 13 standard work days of vacation per year 13 standard work days of sick leave per year, which accumulates indefinitely; sick leave may be used toward early retirement 2 weeks paid military leave per year Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life insurance plans State and City retirement plans Short and long term disability plans Paid temporary disability leave for specified conditions City contribution of 13.6% into the N.C. State Retirement System Paid funeral leave Employee Assistance Program - personal and family counseling Paid life insurance equal to annual salary 48 hours for volunteer work each year* 4 hours parental leave each year Workman's Compensation Insurance 457 Deferred Compensation PlansBenefits - Part-Time (1,000 hours or more per year) 401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary) State retirement planBenefits Part-Time (Average 30 hours per week over 12 month period) 401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary) State retirement plan effective first day of the month following date of hire Health insurance effective first day of the month following date of hire Dental and life insurance, after one year of service Pro-rated vacation, pro-rated sick, pro-rated floating holiday, parttime holiday pay (based on scheduled hours for that day) after one year of service01 Where did you first hear about this opportunity? City of Durham Website Walk in Job fair Employee referral Professional organization ***Please list the organization in other box below*** Internet posting ***Please list the specific web site in the other box below*** Craig's List Facebook LinkedIn GlassDoor governmentjobs.com Monster.com Indeed.com Employment Security Commission Magazine/Newspaper Other 02 If you listed other above please give specific web site, organization, or publication. 03 Please select your highest level of COMPLETED education. Less than a High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC) High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC) Associates Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree PhD or Juris Doctorate 04 How many years of related maintenance or customer service experience do you have? No related experience Less than 1 year of related experience 1 year but less than 3 years related experience 3 years but less than 5 years related experience 5 or more years related experience 05 Do you have a valid, unrestricted, North Carolina driver's license or if you currently have another state driver's license, are you willing to obtain a valid NC driver's license within 60 days of hire? Yes No 06 Are you willing and able to work overtime if needed or when responding to emergencies? Yes No 07 Are you willing and able to participate in the scheduled rotation for Stand-by/Recall duty throughout the year? Yes No 08 Are you willing and able to work outside during all types of weather? Yes No 09 Please indicate if you have experience with any of the following tasks: None of these Cleaning and maintaining floors Emptying trash; dusting; sanitizing bathrooms; Cleaning mirrors and windows Replenishing sanitation and cleaning items/supplies Setting up and breaking down facilities for special events Inspecting equipment and reporting issues Opening and closing facilities Pressure washing surfaces and buildings Cleaning outdoor facilities Assisting with minor fixture repairs Painting, repairing, and replacing floors Assisting with mixing and pouring concrete Assisting with grass cutting and weed eating Required Question