Industrial Maintenance Worker - Temporary

Salary: $17.53 - $20.81 Hourly
Location : PW West Boise Water Renewal Facility, Boise, ID
Job Type: Temporary - 9 Month
Job Number: 23 -07553
Department: Public Works
Division: Operations - W. Boise
Opening Date: 06/02/2026
Closing Date: 6/15/2026 12:00 PM Mountain


Summary Statement


Join our team and play a key role in maintaining and improving a vital community facility! In this position, you'll support the day-to-day operations of a wastewater treatment plant by performing a variety of hands-on tasks. Work includes grounds and facility maintenance, light construction, basic plumbing, landscaping, and concrete work such as pouring and patching. You'll also assist with managing equipment and supply inventory to keep operations running smoothly.

This is a great opportunity to gain practical, real-world experience in a dynamic environment while working alongside an experienced team. The position operates under direct supervision and is a temporary role.

Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2 years of experience performing facilities maintenance and repairs including concrete patching and operating various hand and power tools, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Preferred Knowledge, Experience, And Training

• 4 years of experience in performing grounds and facilities maintenance to include minor electrical, plumbing and construction.
• Wastewater Operator Class I license.

Licensing And Other Requirements

• Valid state-issued driver's license.

Special Requirements
Applicants must be able to pass:

• City of Boise background check processes which includes a criminal history check and reference checks in accordance with the City of Boise Hiring Process Regulation
• Driving Record Check

Essential Functions


Handles moderately complex issues and problems and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff. Provides team support and training, as needed. Performs skilled construction, carpentry, drywall, painting, cabinetry, plumbing, masonry, roofing, maintenance and repairs of industrial building and facilities. Operates and maintains a variety of hand and power tools.


Performs skilled installation and maintenance of landscaping and facility grounds. Installs, maintains and repairs irrigation systems, fences, gates, concrete sidewalks, walkways and parking lots. Operates and maintains grounds equipment and tools.


Maintains a safe, clean and orderly work environment. Performs janitorial duties. Repairs and cleans floors, showers, sinks, toilets, walls, roofs, stairways and carpets.


Operates light- to medium-equipment to load and unload trucks, dig trenches, transport materials within a facility and perform snow removal.


Supports special projects and activities when assigned. Attends and completes assigned training as required to ensure compliance with city policy, state and federal regulations.


Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.

Requirements

Additional Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training
Knowledge of:; general facilities maintenance to include minor electrical, plumbing and construction methods and safety standards; blueprint reading; hard surface maintenance and repair; general landscape care; and trench construction.

Ability to:; perform varied facilities maintenance and cleaning; operate a wide variety of equipment and tools including mowers and drills safely; utilize related protective gear and safety equipment; identify and prioritize additional tasks; communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance; and perform all essential functions as assigned by an authorized employee, supervisor and/or manager with or without reasonable accommodation.

Individuals must be capable of operating vehicles safely and have an acceptable driving record.

Working Conditions


The physical effort characteristics and working environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Efforts
While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally lifting/carrying up to 35 pounds and rarely lifting/carrying up to 75 pounds. Also, the employee is occasionally pushing/pulling up to 20 pounds and rarely pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds. The noise level is occasionally moderate and rarely loud. Work includes sensory ability to talk, hear, smell and touch. Work in this position also includes close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception. Employees will sit, stand, walk, runn, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, grasp, climb and balance. Position requires hand/finger dexterity.

Working Environment
The work environment will include inside conditions, outdoor weather conditions, extreme temperatures, in wet and humid conditions, areas of dust, odors, mist and gases or other airborne matter. Employees are exposed to mechanical and electrical hazards, work in/at heights and confined spaces. Employees will also drive a vehicle as part of this position. Work includes protected exposure to infectious bacteria, bodily fluids and chemicals. Employees work in industrial areas near open tanks and ditches, on stairs and uneven surfaces and are subject to slip hazards caused from ice/snow in winter, wet floors, uneven and undeveloped work surfaces. Work may be performed/assigned at any of the city's public works utilities and may work at remote or isolated facilities a considerable distance from supporting resources.
This position works: evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
Top talent deserves top-notch benefits. The City is among the best in the Treasure Valley when it comes to the benefits and perks we offer our employees.

Most positions are eligible for the general benefits listed here; firefighters, police officers, senior managers, command staff, and directors may be offered other benefit plans.

Healthcare:

• ZERO premium medical coverage option for you and your family
• Low-cost dental and vision options.
• Post-employment health savings account.

Retirement and Investment Plans:

• PERSI retirement benefits
• 401(k) or 457b pre-tax investment options with employer match.
• 457b Roth after-tax investment options with no match

WellBeing Program:

• Up to $500 cash per year for participants.
• Alternative transportation incentives.

Paid Leave - City employees receive generous paid leave:

• 10 hours of vacation per month, and this increases the longer you stay with the City
• 12 paid holidays every year
• 8 hours of sick leave per month
• 10 weeks Parental Leave

Life & Long Term Disability:

• Basic Life insurance at no cost to you
• Long Term Disability insurance at no cost to you

Other optional benefits:

• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Supplemental Disability Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free local bus pass
• Corporate discount programs
• AFLAC
• Employee Assistance Program for short-term counseling on work, family, finances, and personal issues.

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Do you possess a valid state-issued driver's license?

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Please select the number of moving violations that you have received in the last 3 years.

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Are you at least 19 years of age or older?

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Do you have a high school diploma or GED?

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