What are the responsibilities and job description for the MAINTENANCE WORKER position at City of Peoria, IL?

The City of Peoria is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Description

DEPARTMENT: PUBLIC WORKS / STREETS & SEWERS DIVISION

LOCATION: 3505 DRIES LANE, PEORIA, ILLINOIS

HOURS: 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. – Monday through Friday (May be required to work 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shifts and 12 to 16 hours during emergency conditions)

This is manual labor work requiring considerable physical strength and endurance.

YOU ARE REQUIRED TO ESTABLISH RESIDENCY WITHIN PEORIA CITY LIMITS WITHIN ONE YEAR OF EMPLOYMENT. HOWEVER, IF YOU CHOOSE TO WAIVE THAT REQUIREMENT, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN A TWENTY (20) MILE RADIUS OF CITY HALL AND GIVE UP 2% OF YOUR BASE PAY FOR FIVE (5) YEARS.

Examples of Duties

¨ Learn to operate trucks in excess of 26,001 GVW hauling materials and doing snow and ice control by completion of probationary period.

¨ Learn to operate street sweeper, street flusher and endloader during course of probationary period.

¨ Learn to operate rollers, graders, backhoes and other heavy equipment maintaining streets, alleys and sewers during course of employment.

¨ Performs pavement repair work; rakes asphalt; builds forms for concrete pavement and structures; mixes, pours, and finishes concrete; lays replacement brick.

¨ Drives a small truck for transportation of workers, equipment and materials for the hand-spreading of chemicals or abrasives for snow and ice control; moves furniture and equipment from within the same building or from one City Building to another.

¨ Assists skilled craft workers in performing maintenance on City buildings.

¨ Cleans clogged sewers, catch basins, and inlet drainage structures.

¨ Operates air-hammers, cutting torches and other equipment and tools common to maintenance and repair work.

¨ Assists in receiving large bulk items.

IMPORTANT FUNCTIONS

¨ Performs any and all duties specified in any work agreement.

¨ May operate an aerial truck or pavement grinder.

¨ May guide or lead unskilled or semi-skilled workers.

Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma or GED, must possess class CDL-B permit or above by date of hire and obtain a valid CDL-B license within (30) calendar days of hire. Ability to read and write and some experience in semi-skilled construction work. Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job considered.

Supplemental Information

IMPORTANT ATTRIBUTES: Knowledge of common practices, methods and materials used in maintenance and construction work. Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods; use hand and mechanical tools and equipment, such as jackhammers and concrete saws, and to develop skill in operation to which assigned; coordinate hand and eye movements to complete assignments/projects; establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and other City employees; understand and follow oral and written instructions; operate trucks requiring CDL licensing; operate/learn to operate heavy equipment in the maintenance of streets, alleys, and sewers; standard practices, tools and equipment of the painting trade; equipment, methods and techniques of painting highways, streets, traffic markings and signals; and occupational hazards and safety precautions involved in traffic painting. Ability to use sound judgement in estimating time, materials, viscosity, and traffic conditions; to interpret blueprints and layouts; to properly and safely mix highly toxic chemical thinners; to perform duties under hazardous conditions in heavy traffic; to supervise semi-skilled and unskilled workers; and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and other City employees. Skill in the preparation, use, cleaning and maintaining machines and equipment.

PENSION PROGRAM: Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF): Ten years required for vesting. IMRF Death Benefit – Annual Salary after 1 year's service. IMRF Disability Benefit – 50% of Salary up to 30 months after 1 year's service.

Employee Contribution (12.15%)
Social Security - 7.65%
IMRF - 4.50%

Employer Contribution (14.33%)
Social Security - 7.65%
IMRF - 6.68%

UNION MEMBERSHIP AVAILABLE: Teamsters, Chauffeurs and Helpers, Local Union 627; Laborer's International Union of North American, Local Union 165; Mid-Central Illinois District Council of Carpenters, Local Union 183; International Brotherhood of Painters & Allied Trades, District Council 30/Local Union 157, AFL-CIO; and United Association – Steamfitters Local Union 353 – Union dues through payroll deduction.

VACATION: No Vacation in first year of employment. Earn 6.67 hours per month. (If employee begins service prior to 15th of the month, they will be given vacation credit for the full month)

Thru the 5th Year of Service - Accrue 6.67 hours per month
6th Year of Service - Accrue 7.34 hours per month
7th Year of Service - Accrue 8.00 hours per month
8th Year of Service - Accrue 8.67 hours per month
9th Year of Service - Accrue 9.34 hours per month
10th Year of Service - Accrue 10.00 hours per month
11th Year of Service - Accrue 10.67 hours per month
12th Year of Service - Accrue 11.34 hours per month
13th Year of Service - Accrue 12.00 hours per month
14th Year of Service - Accrue 12.67 hours per month
15th Year of Service - Accrue 13.34 hours per month

SICK LEAVE: Shall accrue sick leave on a basis of 6.67 hours per month. No limit on total days accumulated.

PERSONAL LEAVE: In the first calendar year of employment, no credits will be granted. On January 1st of the first, second, third and fourth full year of employment, the employee will be granted 32 hours of personal time for use in the year. Each year beginning with the fifth full year of service, employees will be granted 40 hours of personal time for use during the year. Personal time, if not used in the year granted, will be lost.

HOLIDAYS: 10 Paid Holidays per year.

MEDICAL/DENTAL INSURANCE: Coverage effective first day of the next month following completion of one calendar month of employment. Members may opt out of the City's insurance program with proof of other coverage – coverage for dependents is optional. The City of Peoria Health Insurance offers two (2) plan options for coverage. Bi-weekly premiums for employees depend on which plan is selected. On your hire date, you will meet with City's Patient Advocate to receive detailed information on the plans and the appropriate premium cost. Depending on plan selection, you can enroll in the Flexible Spending Program (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA).

LOW DEDUCTIBLE PPO PLAN
Member Only $49.62/per pay
Member Partner $169.33/per pay
Member Child(ren) $133.98/per pay
Member Family $233.84/per pay

HIGH DEDUCTIBLE PPO PLAN

Member Only $24.82/per pay
Member Partner $84.67/per pay
Member Child(ren) $66.99/per pay
Member Family $116.92/per pay

LIFE INSURANCE: $10,000 group term Life Insurance which has an additional $10,000 Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance – No cost to employee.

CREDIT UNION MEMBERSHIP AVAILABLE: Savings accounts/loan accounts/checking accounts located at 505 NE Monroe, Peoria, IL 61602; Phone: (309) 494-8790; FAX: (309) 494-8793; Hours: 8am – 12pm and 1pm – 4:50pm, Monday through Friday.

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT: Available on class-by-class basis, if funds are available, for job-related classes, based on prevailing rates at public institutions, based on grade, upon approval.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Three major 457 Plans available. Voya Financial, Mission Square, and Nationwide Retirement Solutions

WORKER'S COMPENSATION: Self-Insured Plan.

RESIDENCY: You are required to establish residency within Peoria city limits within one year of employment. However, if you choose to waive that requirement, you must live within a twenty (20) mile radius of City Hall and give up 2% of your base pay for five (5) years. You will need to complete a Waiver of Residency form in the Human Resources Department.

(Summary Data Only. Labor agreements in effect are actual controlling documents.)

Salary : $25 - $234

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