Service Maintenance Worker I

Job Title

City of Montgomery, AL

$14.45 - $24.61 Hourly

Montgomery, AL

Various

26-CI5005-01

Public Works

09/01/2026

Continuous

Open Competitive

Nature Of Work

The fundamental reason this classification exists is to perform manual work that does not require a high degree of manipulative skill or an acquired skill or previous experience. Work is generally performed under the immediate direction of a supervisor, but many types of work assigned may be very routine and repetitive in nature, and once learned, can be carried out with some independence. Employees in the classification may work in support of temporary, casual, or seasonal needs for no more than six consecutive months in any 12-month period.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires basic skills in reading and writing and the ability to use simple tools and equipment, where proficiency is gained in hours or days. NOTE : Qualifying education, training, and experience that provide the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job will be considered.

Special Requirements

Some positions require the use of departmental vehicles on departmental business. Individuals must be capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license, and have an acceptable driving record. To apply for this position, you must visit the City Lot Guard Shack located on 934 N. Ripley Street. Applications are distributed and received only on Wednesday mornings between the hours of 7 AM and 11 AM.

Kind Of Examination

Applications are being accepted to fill a vacancy and any other vacancies that may occur during the life of the register. Applicants will be screened and qualified based upon education and experience as shown on the application and supplemental questionnaire. For this reason, applicants are urged to fill in the application and supplemental questionnaire form completely, providing detailed information concerning the kinds of jobs they have held, the dates they held them, where and exactly what their duties were. If more than five qualified applications are received, a selection procedure will be administered to rank applicants on the register. Tied scores will not be broken. If there are five or less qualified applicants, they will be considered equally qualified and placed on the register in alphabetical order.

Complete an online application by clicking 'Apply'. Paper applications are no longer accepted. Completed applications will be accepted online until 11:59 p.m. on the closing date. If there is no closing date, the announcement may be closed at any time without prior notice.

Additional Information

Drug Test: Employment may be conditional upon the potential employee passing a pre-employment drug test. (The drug test may require the submission of a sample of hair, fingernails, and/or urine that will verify illegal drug use).

Background Check: Employment may be conditional upon the potential employee passing a background check. (Candidates will be asked to provide consent prior to the administration of background checks.)

Equal Employment Opportunity: Discrimination against any person in recruitment, examination, appointment, training, promotion, retention, discipline, or any other aspect of personnel administration because of political or religious opinions or affiliations or because of race, national origin, or any other non-merit factors is prohibited. Discrimination based on age, sex, or physical disability is prohibited except where specific age, sex, or physical requirements constitute a bona fide occupational qualification necessary to proper and efficient administration.

Request For Accommodation: Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is the responsibility of the applicant with a disability to request accommodation which he/she requires in order to participate in the application or examination process. The Montgomery Personnel Board reserves the right to require documentation of the need for accommodation under the ADA. In order to request accommodation in the application or testing process, contact the Personnel Director at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

I9: Prior to your employment, you will be required to provide to your employer documentation of your identity and employment eligibility in order to comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

Update Of Contact Information: It is your responsibility to update your contact information (address, phone, email) so that we can contact you about jobs. Please visit the Update Contact Information page to log in and update your contact information at any time.

Benefits

The City of Montgomery provides a comprehensive benefits package consisting of Core benefitsMedical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Mental Health, Flexible Spending Accounts, Voluntary Life Insurance, and Deferred Compensationas well as Voluntary benefits available through Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company. Employees also receive paid annual and sick leave, paid paternal leave, paid holidays, and participation in the Retirement Systems of Alabama (RSA) retirement program. To learn more details, visit the benefits page.