Utility Worker I

About Our Job The City and County of Denver is committed to cultivating a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion. This commitment is woven into our values and belief that we are strongest when we embrace and celebrate our differences. We aim to have employees who are as diverse as our residents, with different perspectives and unique ways of thinking. If you share these values and our enthusiasm for equity, we encourage you to apply to join our team. Are you looking for a position that offers a wide variety of tasks and where every day is different? Do you prefer to be active and out in the field rather than chained to a desk all day? Then this may be the positions for YOU! We offer unmatched benefits, work/life balance, and a pension plan! Apply today! General Services is currently seeking a dedicated individual to serve as a Utility Worker for the Facilities Management Division. In this role, you will provide maintenance support for various buildings across the city. Facilities Management is responsible for building management and maintenance, including predictive/preventative maintenance and work order processing. FM serves the needs of the City's Agencies for facility maintenance and management to include all expenditure tracking. The staff is responsible for providing a full range of building services, some of which include: plumbing, heating/cooling, electrical, painting, maintenance of doors/window/walls/ceilings/floors, and custodial. Schedule: All in office and field. 7am-330pm Monday through Friday. May be voluntary or mandated overtime (approximately 5 hours per week, sometimes may fall on a weekend). As a Utility Worker you can expect to: Perform event set-ups for all city hosted press conferences and events including PA sound systems, podiums, stages, chairs, tables, stations, tents; Direct support to Mayor and staff Place and remove bollards for events at Civic Center Park and City and County Building Perform exterior maintenance duties including mowing and edging fields and lawn areas, pruning shrubs, raking leaves, picking up litter, and clearing dumpster areas Perform unskilled, light to heavy physical labor on a variety of projects that involves lifting, physical exertion and the use of manual tools and limited use of small power operated tools Perform minor repairs to gardening and grounds equipment; Operate light weight equipment powered by small engines used for maintenance and cleaning such as power washer Perform seasonal snow duties such as plowing, salting, sanding, and removal of ice and snow by hand, truck, John Deere, or Kubota Move, remove, and relocate furniture, furnishings and equipment as directed; Move unwanted equipment from agencies to City Surplus Observe all common safety practices associated with operating small engines, hand and power tools and other work-related equipment Utilize hand operated construction equipment such as chainsaws, weed eaters, shovels, edger's, lawn mowers, power washers Perform vehicle upkeep by washing trucks as needed and keeping tools organized, pre-trip inspection on equipment for such things as fluid levels, leaks, condition of hoses and belts, tire pressure, brake lights, and related areas and secures, cleans, and cares for all tools and equipment needed for job assignments Perform other related duties as assigned About You Excellent customer service skills Experience with setting up and operating PA/Sound systems and sound boards including, cabling, connections, microphones, instrument amplification and multiple boxes Ability to lift up to 70 lbs Willingness and ability to work in all weather conditions Team player; willing to jump in and help wherever needed We realize your time is valuable so please do not apply if you do not have at least the following required minimum qualifications: Education requirement: None Experience Requirement: None Education/Experience Equivalency: None License/Certifications: Requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application. Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment About Everything Else Job Profile CJ2083 Utility Worker I To view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here. Position Type Unlimited Position Salary Range $17.55 - $26.33 Starting Pay Although our full pay range is included above, the budgeted hiring range for this position is $20- $23 per hour Agency General Services The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law. For information about right to work, click here for English or here for Spanish. Denver is the nation's top place to live, work, and play, and we need the best people working for the residents of Denver. People who want to make a difference; people who want to give back; people who want to be at the heart of this city and have a hand in creating our future. Equity, diversity and inclusion are cornerstones of our values at the City and County of Denver. We celebrate uniqueness and strive to be a world-class city where everyone matters. Join us! Be a part of the city that you love. #WhereDenverWorks For more information about our hiring process including ADA resources, assessments and testing, pre-employment, and onboarding, click here. For information about employee benefits, click here.

Salary : $18 - $26