Temporary Maintenance Person (Full-Time)

Job TitleThis is a full-time, union position with benefits and time off, upon meeting eligibility requirements. Employees start out at pay range Level 1 and progress through six pay range levels.Job DescriptionJOB RESPONSIBILITIES:Performs upkeep for the City and the City's Facilities.Cleans and repairs sewers, ditches, signs, and sidewalks.Performs street and road repairs.Operates a mower and performs various landscaping duties, leaf pickup, mulching, tree trimming, branch chipping, etc.Plows snow throughout City streets and City property.Operation of motor vehicles related to work duties.Performs various duties on construction projects.Must participate in all city-sponsored training and continuing education activities including classroom, manufacturer provided, seminars, etc.Performs other duties as assigned.QUALIFICATIONS:High School diploma or general education degree (GED), and two (2) to five (5) years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Ability to read, and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instruction, general business periodicals, professional journals and technical procedures, or governmental regulations.Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.Ability to communicate effectively.Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as discounts, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.Ability to recognize potentially unsafe conditions and behaviors and correct them in a positive and appropriate manner.Ability to work as part of a team.Ability to keep a positive attitude in a fast-paced environment.Must possess and maintain a valid State of Ohio, Class A Commercial Driver's License with tanker endorsement and an acceptable driving record.Must be eligible to work in the United States.WORKING CONDITIONS: The work environment characteristics 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. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions, The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock, risk of radiation, and vibration. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, walk, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste and smell. The employee will frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. The City of Twinsburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The City of Twinsburg maintains a drug and alcohol-free workplace. The City conducts pre-employment drug screening that includes but is not limited to screening for marijuana (cannabinoids/THC). This position is subject to random drug testing.BenefitsCity of Twinsburg permanent, full-time employees and their eligible dependents are offered a comprehensive health plan including emergency accident care, inpatient hospitalization, surgical, diagnostic services, outpatient services and prescription drug coverage. Employees may choose between a HSA or PPO plan or receive an opt-out incentive. Permanent, full-time employees and their eligible dependents are also eligible for dental, vision and life insurance, an employee assistance program and a Wellness Program. Full-time employees may be paid for up to four (4) hours per year for cancer screening procedures. Full-time employees may also qualify for paid time off benefits such as two personal days after six months of employment, paid vacation, holiday pay, and sick leave. Other types of leaves that may be available include leave for jury duty, on the job injuries, military service and bereavement. Full-time employees are offered a variety of optional benefits such as additional life insurance for themselves and their families, pet insurance, short term disability insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance and hospital indemnity insurance. Full-time employees may qualify for educational reimbursement, up to $5,000.00 per academic year. Non-safety force employees are members of the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS). Safety force employees are members of the Ohio Police and Fire Pension Fund (OP&F). Longevity is available for employees with five (5) or more years of service with the City of Twinsburg. Depending on the position held, some employees qualify for a uniform/clothing/technology allowance, shift differential or training pay. Full-time employees may receive a single membership to the City's Fitness Center and may purchase family memberships at a discount rate.