Beautification Maintenance Worker II (May Underfill)

Position Title:

Beautification Maintenance Worker II (May Underfill)

Job Description:

Salt Lake City's Department of Public Services is growing!

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. The Beautification Maintenance Worker will drive and operate vehicles and equipment including specialized refuse collection trucks required for loading, transporting, and dumping refuse.

Position Salary Range:

Level II: $17.39 - $22.88//hr

Level I: $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:

• Operates various types of ride-on vacuums and ride on snow removal tractors, sweepers, blowers, and related equipment to main­tain the cleanliness of a high use business district. 

• Collects refuse daily on assigned routes from special containers, using an automated refuse collection truck with side-loading mechanical arm.  Loads, compacts, and transports refuse to designate sanitation dumping facility.  Ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local laws and policies regulating safety and load limits.

• Clears water, snow, and ice from streets, gutters, and walkways with tractor mounted brooms and plow; also uses truck mounted deice spreader.  Determines when to notify supervisors to initiate snow-fighting effort.

• Performs minor repairs to fountains, trash containers, and related outside furnishings.

• Assists with sidewalk sealing and cleaning by use of high-pressure equipment. May assist others with installation of electrical, plumbing, masonry, or mechanical equipment. Performs landscaping work as needed.

• Performs minor service on mechanized equipment such as changing snowplow blades for rotating brooms, repairing hydraulic leaks, changing filters, and other preventative maintenance measures to keep equipment running properly.

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

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Level II:

• One year of related work experience including operation of heavy equipment such as backhoes, loaders, and large trucks required for loading, transporting, and dumping refuse.

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

• Ability to work outdoors during inclement weather, work swing and graveyard shifts, and ability to perform manual labor.

• Ability to work with others, including members of the general public.

• Ability to complete assigned tasks, follow instructions, and maintain an assign­ed route.

• Possession of (or the ability to obtain within six months of hire) a valid Utah B Commercial Driver’s License.

Level I:

• 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 because of human behavior.