Beautification Maintenance Worker

Position Title:

Beautification Maintenance Worker

Job Description:

Under direction, performs routine maintenance and cleaning of the central business district or other heavy density business area.

About the Position:

Salt Lake City is seeking a skilled Beautification Maintenance Worker! This position plays a crucial role in keeping our city clean by performing routine maintenance and cleaning of the central business district and other high-density business areas.  

Position Hourly Range:

$16.41 - $21.62/hr

This position is eligible for full city benefits, including:

• Health Insurance (95% of premium paid by city)

• Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

• Paid vacation and personal leave

• Six weeks of paid parental leave from day 1 of employment

• Retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k)

• A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

• Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually

• Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services

Key Responsibilities:

• Under direction and following a predetermined route, operates various types of hand and light mechanical sweepers, blowers and related equipment to main­tain the cleanliness of a high use business district.

• Clears water, snow and ice from streets, gutters and walkways with a shovel, blower or small hand plow.

• Performs minor repairs to fountains, trash containers and related outside furnishings. May assist with sidewalk sealing and cleaning by use of high pressure equipment.  May assist other with installation of electrical, plumbing, masonry or mechanical equipment.

• Performs minor daily maintenance on power equipment such as checking fluid levels, tire pressures, filling gasoline or cleaning machinery.

• Reports problems needing attention to supervisor. May respond to public comments or refer persons to appropriate parties.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Knowledge of the operation of small hand tools, small gasoline operated equipment and the ability to operate such equipment under varying weather conditions.

• Ability to work out of doors during inclement weather and to perform manual labor.

• Ability to work and relate well with co‑workers, supervisors and the general public under varying circumstances and display common courtesy.

• Ability to understand and follow simple instructions and maintain an assign­ed route.

Working Conditions:

• Moderate physical activity. Required to push, pull or lift medium weights.  Uncomfortable working positions such as stooping, crouching and bending.  May have a few disagreeable elements such as appearance of work, place, poor ventilation or uneven temperature.

• Intermittent exposure to stress as a result of human behavior.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified. 

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

POSITION TYPE

Full-Time

DEPARTMENT

Public Services

Full Time/Part Time:

Full time

Scheduled Hours:

40