NEOGOV · 20 hours ago
Buildings and Grounds Maintenance
Racine, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$47K/yr - $67K/yr
2+ years expNEOGOV is part of the City of Racine, which is seeking a Buildings and Grounds Maintenance worker for the Wastewater Utility. The role involves performing custodial duties and general upkeep of the wastewater utility's buildings and grounds, including cleaning, landscaping, and maintenance tasks.
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Responsibilities
Performs general housekeeping and custodial duties, including: cleaning of buildings, structures, vehicles, and equipment
Performs snowplowing, grass cutting, and landscaping on plant grounds as well as remote station locations
Performs all types of painting work including surface preparation, caulking, patching and final painting
Cleans drains and pipelines, removes snow from walkways, driveway and equipment, sweeps, mops, scrubs, and generally keeps all property and ground of the plant in a clean and orderly condition
Performs floor maintenance on various types of flooring surfaces
Maintains small gasoline engines and related equipment
Works cooperatively with other Utility departments and staff to respond appropriately to emergency situations, or assist on projects in the plant
Adheres to all safety procedures as defined by the Utility work and safety rules
Qualification
Required
High School graduation, or GED equivalent, and at least 18 years old
A valid state-issued driver license required
Ability to apply good work practices by planning work and utilizing materials efficiently
Skill in using specialized tools and equipment common to building & grounds maintenance functions and have good mechanical aptitude
Ability to utilize, interpret, and apply a variety of advisory data and information such as instructional pamphlets, blueprints, line diagrams, meters, gauges, operation and maintenance manuals, charts, and graphs
Ability to communicate orally and in writing with varied and diverse contacts, such as Utility personnel, vendor representatives, contractors, and seasonal workers
Ability to understand and follow specific written and oral instructions; and perform duties with a minimum of direct supervision
Ability to apply rational and ethical judgment, tact, courtesy, and diplomacy when dealing with Utility personnel, public customers, contractors, and vendors
Must have good dexterity with ability to hand operate power equipment and tools
Ability to exert strenuous physical effort to lift and carry objects up to 50 lbs, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling
Must not have fear of heights (work off ladders or scaffolds)
Must be able to enter and work in confined spaces
Ability to wear personal protective equipment, such as goggles, face shields, gloves, boots, steel-toed shoes, masks, respirators, and ear plugs or ear muffs
Ability to work outdoors under severe weather conditions; hot and cold
Ability to work under moderately safe and comfortable conditions where exposure to environmental factors such as toxic agents and machinery poses a slight risk of injury; exposure to water treatment chemicals, noise, odor, step climbing, slip and trip hazards, and large water basins with fall risk
Ability to work at times in less than desirable conditions (such as wastewater treatment basins, tunnels) under potentially unsafe and uncomfortable conditions, where exposure to environmental factors such as odors, dampness, chemicals, noise, pathogens, electrical currents, and/or dusts can cause a risk of injury
Preferred
Pesticide Application License and/or Facility Operating Engineer 3rd Class (Boiler) License is a plus
Two years of prior professional commercial or industrial complex building & grounds experience with applied knowledge of floor care, landscape and building maintenance
Benefits
Health Insurance
Health Savings Account (H.S.A.)
Racine Employee Health & Wellness Center
Life Insurance
Pension
Vacation
Holidays
Sick Leave
Casual Days
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Plans
Short Term Disability Policy
Employee Assistance Program
Parental Leave
Deferred Compensation
Supplemental Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Student Loan Repayment Program
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Wellness Incentive
Fitness Reimbursement
City of Racine Residency
Homebuyer Down payment Assistance Program
Racine Financial Empowerment Center
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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