Building Maintenance Assistant - Water Reclamation Plant
Building Maintenance Assistant - Water Reclamation Plant
This is a Seasonal Opportunity for the Summer of 2022
We believe EQUITY should be at the center of all our work. We strive to represent our community in our teammates, as we know that diverse and inclusive teams are more innovative, and have an empowering impact on the work, progress and culture of our community.
It takes us all working together.
The Water Reclamation Plant (WRP) located at 301 37th Street NW, is a division of the Public Works Department. The Plant treats waste water for the City of Rochester's 112,000+ residents, local industry and frequent visitors. It is nationally recognized for its energy management initiatives.
Nature of Work
This is a temporary position that assists staff with exterior building maintenance, sampling, and cleaning. Duties also include assisting with general maintenance of equipment. Work will be a mix of indoor and outdoor maintenance tasks.
$15.00-$17.50 per hour depending on education and experience.
Work Schedule:
Normal work hours are Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 3:30 p.m.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist staff with exterior building repairs
- Assist staff with interior building cleaning and repairs
- Perform river and industry samplings
- Perform other related duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Qualified candidates must be at least 16 years of age.
Licenses and/or Certifications
Valid driver's license
Desirable Qualifications
- Experience performing similar work
- Desire to enter the water or wastewater operations field
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of: general maintenance
Skill in: the use and care of tools, equipment, and materials used in the maintenance and repair of equipment; interpersonal communication;
Ability to: establish and maintain positive working relationships; work outdoors while it is raining slightly; and effectively carry out written and oral instructions.
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CRITERIA
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the following represents the physical and environmental demands for this position. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions with or without accommodation.
In consideration of the overall amount of physical effort required to perform this position, the work is best described as Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Physical demands that may be required continuously (2/3 or more of the time), frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of the time), and occasionally (up to 1/3 of the time) are noted below:
Continuous demands: standing, walking, reaching, handling, bending
Frequent demands: carrying, pushing/pulling, kneeling, crouching
Occasional demands: sitting, lifting, fine dexterity, crawling, twisting, climbing, balancing, foot controls
Sensory requirements necessary in the performance of the essential functions of this position include: sight, hearing, touch
Environmental conditions that may exist in the performance of the essential functions of this job include:
Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)
Noise (need to shout in order to be heard)
Vibration (exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities or whole body)
Exposure to dust/gas/fumes/steam/chemicals
Work outdoors (no effective protection from weather)
Walk on uneven ground (gravel, rocks, mounds, construction sites)
Working around moving machinery (fork-lifts, tractors, mowers)
Protective equipment required (respirator, mask, earplugs, gloves, eyewear, etc.)
Potential exposure to infectious diseases
