WATER PLANT WORKER

The City of Milwaukee is proud to employ a diverse workforce dedicated to delivering exceptional service to its residents. If you have a passion for being a part of an inclusive team of public servants, please consider the following opportunity.

The Water Plant Worker performs light to heavy manual labor, operates mobile power equipment, utilizes hand tools for water plant basin cleaning activities and conducts general facility maintenance, including snow removal, at various water plant facilities.

Plant Maintenance

• Work individually and on crews performing facility maintenance and cleaning.
• Clean and flush coagulation/flocculation basins, contactor, and holding tanks.
• Perform general grounds maintenance, including watering, weeding, rubbish removal, and fencing work.
• Perform custodial duties, including sweeping, mopping and cleaning floors and surfaces.
• Perform minor repairs to facilities and equipment.
• Operate and maintain power equipment, including snow plows/blowers, pumps, motors, and floor scrubbers.
• Operate and maintain hand tools, hoses, and shovels.
• Assist building maintenance and trades crews by loading and unloading trucks and equipment; moving, sorting and stacking materials and supplies; and assisting with machinery maintenance activities.
• Provide emergency snow and ice removal using a plow, blower, or shovel. 

Safety and Documentation

• Perform all work safely, in accordance with departmental policies, municipal and state laws, and Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) regulations.
• Abide by City and departmental work rules and safety instructions and attend departmental meetings and training programs, such as safety and policy briefings.
• Complete required paperwork, such as work logs and timecards.

Customer Service

• Interact with residents and coworkers politely and courteously.  

We welcome qualified individuals with disabilities who are interested in employment and will make reasonable accommodations during the hiring process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.

• Selected candidates are required to pass a thorough background and reference check successfully.
• Must work outdoors in variable and extreme weather conditions (e.g., heat, cold, rain, wind, and snow).
• Must tolerate various environmental conditions indoors and out (e.g., noise, vibration, dirt, pollen, and sewer gases).
• Must work in confined space settings (training provided).
• Must be able to hear directions in a noisy, distracting environment.
• Must be able to see clearly both near and far to read signage and perform job duties safely and accurately.
• Must be able to properly lift and move objects weighing up to 50 lbs. alone or up to 100 lbs. with assistance.
• Must perform strenuous physical work continuously for long periods of time.
• Must perform physical activities in work environments that require walking and standing, climbing stairs, ladders and scaffolding, crawling, crouching, stooping, kneeling, reaching, balancing, pushing and pulling.
• Must have manual dexterity and strength to use various hand tools and power tools properly and safely.
• Must be available to work beyond assigned shifts to respond to various emergencies.
• Snow and ice operations and other emergencies may require Water Plant Workers to work at any time during the day or night, 24/7.

1. At least eighteen years of age at the time of application.
2. Valid driver’s license at time of appointment and throughout employment.

• Experience performing custodial duties.

Technical

• Ability to read and understand documents, such as work rules, policies, and operating manuals.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to accurately complete paperwork, such as work logs and timecards.
• Ability to perform basic mathematics to calculate amounts of materials needed for various tasks and mix proper proportions of materials. 
• Ability to learn about the materials, methods, and tools used in the water plant cleaning and maintenance.
• Ability to use brooms, mops, commercial vacuum cleaners, and floor polishers.  
• Ability to properly and safely operate motorized equipment, such as trucks, bobcat, snow blower and industrial leaf blower.
• Ability to properly and safely use hand tools, such as a hand drill, reciprocating saw, ratchets, and screwdrivers.   
• Ability to drive a car and to learn to drive trucks and heavy equipment, such as forklift trucks, skid loaders, and snow plows.
• Ability to safely shovel snow and operate snow blowers.
• Ability to perform general maintenance of green areas and boulevards and safely operate power, push and riding mowers.
• Ability to make minor repairs of equipment and infrastructure, under supervision.
• Ability to perform basic maintenance tasks. like replacing light fixtures.

Safety and Judgment

• Ability to exercise care and good judgment regarding safety at all times, abiding by safety-related policies, laws, and Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) regulations.
• Ability to monitor the work site vicinity, including staff locations and vehicle traffic, to ensure the safety of the work crew and the general public.  

Interpersonal and Customer Focus

• Ability to work effectively as a team member and interact with the public courteously.
• Ability to work cooperatively, effectively, and fairly with coworkers and residents whose background may differ from one’s own.
• Ability to serve as an effective custodian of City resources.

The current starting salary rate (Pay Range 8CN) is $50,130 annually and the resident incentive starting salary for City of Milwaukee residents is $51,634 annually.

BENEFITS

The City of Milwaukee provides a comprehensive benefit program, which includes:

• Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Health and Dental Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Comprehensive Wellness Program
• Onsite Clinic Services
• Onsite Employee Assistance Program
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Group Life Insurance
• Tuition Benefits
• Paid Vacation
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave and other paid leaves
• Flexible Spending Arrangement
• Commuter Value Pass

THE SELECTION PROCESS will be job-related and will consist of one or more of the following: an evaluation of education, experience, and/or responses to supplemental questions; a written or performance test, a structured interview, or other assessment methods. The Department of Employee Relations reserves the right to call only the most qualified candidates to structured interviews and performance examinations. Structured interviews may include written exercises. Selection process component weights will be determined by further analysis of the job.

INITIAL FILING DATE - The selection process will be held as soon as practical after the deadline listed above. Receipt of applications may be discontinued at any time after this date without prior notice. However, recruitment may continue until the City's needs have been met. Qualified applicants will be notified of the date, time, and place of the selection process components. Unless otherwise required by law, the City of Milwaukee will not provide alternative selection process dates or times. The applicant is responsible for attending all phases of the job selection process at the time and place designated by the City of Milwaukee.

• APPLICATIONS and further information may be accessed by visiting www.jobapscloud.com/MIL.
• If you would like assistance completing an application, please contact the Department of Employee Relations at (414) 286-3751 or staffinginfo@milwaukee.gov.
• The Department of Employee Relations is located in City Hall, 200 E Wells St, Room 706, Milwaukee, WI 53202.

The City of Milwaukee values and encourages diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.