Water Plant Summer 2025 Maintenance Laborer Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cityofames/jobs/newprint/4864269) Apply  Water Plant Summer 2025 Maintenance Laborer Salary $15.21 Hourly Location 50010, IA Job Type Temporary Job Number 24-9403WPCSum-01 Department Water & Pollution Control Opening Date 03/10/2025 Closing Date Continuous FLSA Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit MERIT Residency Requirement? No + Description + Benefits + Questions Centrally located in the heart of Iowa, Ames is a vibrant, progressive community with more than 66,000 residents providing an excellent quality of life. Home to Iowa State University, Ames offers year-round recreation opportunities, diverse cultural offerings, a stable economy, safe neighborhoods, and a high-achieving school district. General Information The City of Ames Water and Pollution Control department is currently accepting applications for a Water Plant Summer 2025 Maintenance Laborer! This position, under general supervision, will be primarily responsible for maintaining the grounds of the Water Treatment Plant and other remote sites, as well as painting and washing vehicles and equipment. The primary location for this position is 1800 East 13th Street in Ames, Iowa. Work hours are Monday - Friday 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM. Posting is open until filled. In order to be considered for this position, all applicants must submit their online application by the deadline listed on this posting. Your application includes complete responses to any supplemental questions and complete work history. Please keep in mind that submission of a resume in lieu of work history on your application or answering the supplemental questions is not sufficient. Examples of Essential Job Functions The General Laborer duties will include mowing and trimming of grass and shrubbery at the plant and remote well and water tower sites; may plant new shrubbery, flowers and grass seed; pull weeds in planting areas, rake lawn areas, and run a gas weed eater around buildings fences and tanks; clean the facility, remote sites, and wash vehicles; clean and repaint floors and equipment as needed; Other duties may include assisting with driving a tractor with mower attachment, preparing surfaces, and assisting with other inside and outside maintenance projects as needed. Each employee is expected to continually strive to bring shared values to life through our Excellence Through People organizational culture. ETP values include: committing to continuous improvement; inspiring creativity and innovation; being customer driven; making data-driven decisions; committing to diversity, equity and inclusion; championing employee involvement; striving for excellence; having fiscal stewardship; acting with honesty and integrity; exhibiting leadership; choosing a positive attitude; respecting one another; promoting safety and wellness; and cultivating teamwork. For leaders, this includes creating a work culture that brings these values to life. For all employees, this includes maintaining a Total City Perspective. The purpose of ETP is to deliver exceptional services to the public at the best price, and for employees to experience an enjoyable and stimulating work environment. Qualifications Required: Must be 18 and have a valid driver's license at time of hire. Preferred: Previous experience in labor, landscaping, or construction. Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills: Knowledge of hand tools and equipment commonly used in construction or general labor. Ability to work with other City employees and the general public, ability to work under general direction; ability to read and interpret maintenance plans; ability to prepare reports related to daily tasks; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Supplemental Information Selection Process: The selection process consists of an evaluation of education, experience and supplemental questions; an interview; completion of a criminal background check, which includes a sex offender registry check and motor vehicle record check. All candidates will be notified by email of their application status. Preference may be given to applicants possessing prior work history relevant to this position. Physical and Environmental Characteristics: Required Physical Activities: Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, repetitive motions. Physical Characteristics of Work: The work involves sitting 0 to 5 percent of the time; sitting and using arm/leg controls 10 to 40 percent of the time; standing (but not walking) 0 to 35 percent of the time; standing and walking 10 to 35 percent of the time; frequently lifting objects under 10 pounds; routinely lifting objects from 10 to 25 pounds; routinely lifting objects from 25 to 50 pounds; and routinely lifting objects over 50 pounds. Vision Requirements: The minimum standard for use with those whose work deals with machines such as lathes, drill presses, power saws or mills where the seeing job is at or within arm's reach. Environmental Conditions: The work is performed inside and/or outside and includes being exposed to extreme cold, extreme heat, noise, vibration, mechanical hazards, electrical hazards, chemical hazards, atmospheric conditions that affect the respiratory system or skin, oils, may be required to wear a respirator, may work in confined spaces, darkness or poor lighting conditions, trenches, and/or isolation. Equipment Essential to the Job: A variety of motor vehicles and heavy equipment including pick-up trucks, and trailers, UTVs, dump trucks, and end loaders; a variety of printed materials including memos, blueprints, instructions, maps, and schedules; a variety of measurement and diagnostic tools and equipment including tape measures, scales, levels, and squares; a variety of general purpose maintenance equipment including brooms, shovels, cleaning equipment and chemicals, and extension cords; various welding equipment; hydraulic, air, and water hoses; power and hand tools including grinders, drills, saws, air compressors, pumps, screwdrivers, and wrenches; a variety of safety equipment and clothing including dust filters, ear plugs, a first-aid kit, gloves, safety goggles, raincoats, and gas monitors; personal computers and peripheral equipment; some office and audio-visual equipment including telephones, intercoms, calculators, video cassette players, televisions, and inspection equipment. E-Verify Process: The City of Ames participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each applicant’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. All candidates who are offered a position with the City of Ames must complete Section 1 of Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity on their first day of employment. Please be prepared to provide required documents on your first day of employment. For additional information regarding acceptable documents for this purpose, please contact Human Resources at 515-239-5199 or go to the US Citizenship and Immigration Services web page at: http://www.uscis.gov. NOTE: Applicants with disabilities may submit requests for ADA testing or interview accommodations to the Human Resources Department prior to the test or interview. The City of Ames is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against. Inquiries can be directed to the Human Resources Department at 515-239-5199.