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Job Summary: Primary duties include routine manual work related to the daily maintenance of city properties and buildings. May perform other manual work including building cleaning and the use of hand tools, power tools, or small equipment for cleanup, painting, maintenance, and/or repair projects of the Department of Public Works. Duties/Responsibilities: ? Daily cleaning routine for the interior and exterior of city properties ? Set up and break down of multifunction room to include tables and chairs for events. ? Operation of vacuums, floor buffer/cleaner, power tools and equipment, such as mowers, chain saws, air compressors, etc. when required and as needed. ? Mow grass, prune trees and hedges ? Sweeping and cleanup of litter, debris, and trash from sidewalks and municipal parking areas. ? Snow and ice removal of sidewalks, stairs and handicapped ramps using manual shoveling, snow blowing, or plowing. ? Other duties may be required and assigned. The essential functions or duties listed above are intended only as examples of the types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. Required Skills/Abilities: ? Working knowledge of the hazard and safety precautions involved in the work performed. ? Understanding of traffic laws, rules, and regulations. ? Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. ? Knowledge of the practices, materials, and equipment commonly used in general building repair and maintenance. ? Ability to operate maintenance equipment safely and efficiently. ? Ability to make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment. Experience required: None Education, certification, licensure, or other similar requirements: ? High school diploma or equivalent ? Must possess a valid MA Class D Driver?s License Job Environment: ? Work is performed primarily indoors, with frequent interactions with the public. ? The exterior workload is subject to seasonal and weather-related fluctuations; errors could result in delay or loss of services, personal injury to self and/or others, damage to equipment, or monetary loss. Minimum Qualifications: ? Tasks involve the regular and sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of driving, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and which involves the lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (up to 50 pounds) and occasionally heavier objects and materials (up to 100 pounds). ? Tasks require sound, depth, and visual perception and discrimination. ? Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes in operating motor vehicles and mechanical equipment. The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation(s) if needed will be provided for the employee with the adequate strength, dexterity, coordination, and visual acuity in a manner that does not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of the employee or others in the workplace. Other requirements: ? Must be able to pass an employment physical, drug screening, and criminal background check. Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) status: Non-Exempt (hourly) Employment status & Hours: Regular Full-time employment, 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Salary/Pay rate: \$19.93 (minimum) up to \$21.53 (maximum) per hour (Grade PW-10, UFCW-Local 1459 ) Employee Benefits: Health, Dental, Life Insurance, Optional Vision and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Short-term Disability. How to Apply: Please send resume and cover letter to Personnel@holyoke.org