Facilities Support – Water

Application Deadline: Monday, December 2, 2024, at 5:00 p.m.

Hours: Monday – Friday, 3:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. (2^nd Shift)

Pay Range: $21.5228 - $31.2082 Hourly / $44,767.42 - $64,913.06 Annually

Non-Negotiable Starting Pay: $21.5228 Hourly / $44,767.42 Annually

Characteristics of the Job

Under general supervision, performs repetitive routine cleaning tasks and semi-skilled mechanical tasks to assist in the operation and maintenance of water treatment plant facilities.  Assignments may be given in detail or may follow established routine.  Limited independence is exercised; work is regularly checked by the supervisor for quality, quantity and safety of operation and care of equipment.

Examples of Duties

• Sweep, mop, wax and buff floors; vacuum and clean carpets
• Clean and sanitize restrooms and shower facilities to include the stocking of necessary supplies
• Remove refuse from receptacles and ensure waste material is disposed of in designated areas.
• Pick up litter in grounds, sweep sidewalks and shovel snow.
• Wash walls, windows, glass partitions; paint walls, ceilings, etc.
• Dust and polish woodwork, furniture and other articles, clean light fixtures and change lightbulbs.
• Operate truck for snow removal, salt spreading and material hauling.
• Perform basic building and grounds maintenance including mowing, trimming, painting, washing and snow removal.
• Clean tanks, channels, troughs and screens.
• Assists with mechanical, plumbing or electrical repairs or maintenance.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Training and Experience

High school diploma or GED equivalent; two (2) years of building cleaning experience; experience in performing general manual work; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Excellent knowledge of building cleaning practices, supplies and equipment and; knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade.

Skill in the operation of building maintenance equipment, including but not limited to, battery powered sweeper/ wet vacuum, walk behind carpet extractor, high speed electric burnisher, floor maintenance pads, stripping machines and automatic scrubbers; effectively communicating with those contacted throughout the course of the workday; maintaining effective working relationships with other departments, agencies, employees, supervisors and members of the public; and in the safe and proper operation of equipment and hand tools.

Ability to maintain absolute confidentiality of the materials and situations encountered on the job; understand and follow specific oral and written instructions; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, supervisors and the general public; and demonstrate thoroughness and dependability.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Valid Illinois driver’s license or equivalent.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, employee is regularly required to talk or hear; frequently required to walk, stand, sit, use hands and fingers to handle, feel and make fine adjustments, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl.  The employee will frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.  Must be able to work under varied weather conditions.

Residency

AFSCME employees shall live within a 20-mile radius from the City’s Emergency Center, located at 1630 8^th Avenue in Moline, within 180 days of hire.

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