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NEOGOV · 1 day ago

Downtown Specialist

City Hall Bloomington, IN

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$50K/yr - $65K/yr

1+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking a Downtown Specialist to focus on downtown cleanliness and oversee the Brighten Bloomington program. The role involves general maintenance, customer interaction, and managing contractual crews to ensure the upkeep of the downtown area.

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Responsibilities

Oversees the day to day operation of the Brighten Bloomington program, which includes assigning work areas, monitoring progress, and ensuring crews’ use necessary tools, equipment, and personal protective equipment

Patrols downtown area and other high priority rights of way to identify and address issues of cleanliness, safety, maintenance, and general concerns brought forth by merchants and other members of the public including curb painting and weed management along curbs, medians, and other right of way infrastructure such as sidewalks, sidepaths, and pedestrian islands

Takes all reasonable steps to maintain a safe work environment including creating and implementing temporary traffic control plans and work zones

Responsible for litter removal, graffiti eradication in the right of way or on City property, ensuring that signal poles and switch boxes are free of attachments, scraping up gum, power washing alleys and sidewalks, shoveling snow, and generally taking care of the downtown

Maintains daily contact with general public; giving directions, answering questions, responding to issues, and explaining local regulations

Assists with road closures for downtown Special Events in the Right of Way. Works with Parking Services and BFD to ensure barricades and other traffic control infrastructure is in place

Addresses issues brought forth by citizens either directly or by notifying the appropriate City department or employee

Alerts City crews to deteriorating sidewalks, planters, pet-related issues, and other areas of concern

Properly maintains and oversees vehicles, equipment, tools, and supplies to ensure they are in working order

Monitors problem areas and maintains contact with the Park Patrol, HAND compliance officers, Parking Enforcement personnel, and BPD to report skateboarding and panhandling problems as well as issues such as blocked alleys and other illegally parked vehicles that block handicapped spaces or fire lanes

Administers community standard first-aid and CPR when necessary. Takes PPE and Bloodborne Pathogens Training and adheres to best practices

Occasionally performs office duties such as answering telephones

During inclement weather, incumbent may be requested to perform a number of tasks including office clerical duties

Performs related duties as assigned

Qualification

Maintenance experienceCustodial experienceLandscaping experienceHand tools proficiencyPower tools proficiencyCPR certificationFirst Aid certificationPPE trainingTraffic Control Technician CourseTraining others