Reclamation Worker Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Job Summary:

Our Maintenance Worker I - Water Reclamation Facility (Temporary) assists the Wastewater Treatment Plant Maintenance Worker II to help ensure safe, clean, well-maintained grounds and facilities at the Wastewater Treatment Plant.

The salary range for this position is $20.97 - $28.32 per hour with a hiring range of $20.97 - $24.64, depending on qualifications and experience.   This opportunity will be open until filled.

This position is a temporary position (10-month maximum), working 40 hours per week.

A current resume is required, and a cover letter is preferred.

Apply today to join more than 800 employees who work to meet the core values of:

• Accountability & Integrity
• Transparency & Honoring the Public Trust
• Collaboration, Innovation
• Safety
• Excellent Service with Courtesy and Kindness. 

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Essential Functions:

• Helps ensure well maintained grounds, trees, shrubs and flower beds by assisting our Maintenance Worker II and operations staff with mowing, planting, watering, mulching, tree removal, landscaping, pesticide and fertilizer application, weeding, and performing small equipment engine maintenance.
• Assists our Maintenance Worker II with cleaning restrooms, sweeping and mopping floors, cleaning the breakroom and kitchen, and cleaning buildings that house treatment facilities.

Other Job Functions:

• Assists with department projects as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Level and Management Expectations:

• There are no supervisor/manager expectations for this role. 

Qualifications:

Education:

• Required: High School/GED.

Experience:

• Required: Experience in grounds or parks maintenance or related field with an emphasis on duties most closely related to the essential job functions, including operating various types of equipment.

Certifications:

• Must possess a valid driver's license.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must be able to follow oral and written instructions and communicate effectively in written form and verbally with a variety of people directly and using a two-way radio system.
• Ability to walk throughout facility grounds of various topographical conditions to visually identify needed work and inspect work results.
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Frequent: Strenuous to extreme physical effort that includes frequent use of heavy objects (e.g., 50+ pounds) and may also use heavy tools or require strenuous application in awkward positions. 

Working Environment:

• Occasional: Exposure to marginal to moderate conditions that are unpredictable and may lead to injury.
• Frequent: Exposure to heat and noise along with working outside in the elements.

Additional Working Demands / Conditions:

• Ability to do strenuous physical work and to work in all weather conditions including:

  • Operating various types of tools and equipment associated with landscape or facilities maintenance.
  • Lifting and/or positioning, carrying and stocking heavy items and materials.
  • Removing snow by hand with shovel and snow blower.
  • Digging, sweeping, raking various landscaping materials.
  • Working in below ground level trenches and from above ground level ladders or scaffolds.

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

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Non-Benefit Eligible Benefits Package Includes:

• Retirement – 457 Plan (employee funded plan)
• Medical Leave – Accrue 1 hour of leave per 30 hours worked (up to 48 hours)
• Employees working more than 30 hours per week are eligible to enroll in one of our 2 medical plan options (per the ACA)

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

City of Loveland job descriptions are designed to describe the general nature and level of work necessary to perform well in the job; they are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, and qualifications. City of Loveland job descriptions may be updated periodically, and additional activities, duties or responsibilities may be assigned by management as deemed appropriate.

The City of Loveland provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.

The City of Loveland participates in E-Verify. In accordance with E-Verify requirements, upon your date of hire the City of Loveland will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. E-Verify Notice of Participation. Learn more about your right to work. Visit E-Verify.gov for more information.

Employment offers will be conditional on the successful completion of a driving record and criminal history background check.