Utilities & Grounds Helper I

THE OPPORTUNITY

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Assist with repairing water and sewer pipes, installing water meters, cleaning and maintaining sewer pump stations, and responding to system malfunctions.
• Read and record meter and equipment readings used for utility billing and system operations.
• Perform building, grounds, storm-drain, flower-bed, trash, tree, sidewalk, and debris maintenance.
• Operate hand and power tools, mowers, chainsaws, blowers, tractors, and other equipment used in assigned work.
• Drive Town vehicles, direct traffic around work sites, perform V-DOT flagging activities, and plow or shovel snow.
• Report equipment, material, and supply problems and help maintain tools and equipment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One (1) to two (2) years of related water and sewer line repair and maintenance experience and/or training preferred.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Pesticide Spraying Certification and Registered Technician Certification, or ability to obtain them within six months of employment.
• Ability to pass a background check, physical, and drug screening.
• Proven dependability and excellent customer service skills.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Benefits

• Health & Dental Insurance Coverage available for employees and their eligible dependents using pre-tax payroll deductions, if elected. The Town contributes generously towards employee and dependent premiums. Supplemental Insurances Employees may purchase one of the following supplemental insurance policies: disability, accident, critical illness, and hospitalization. Flexible Spending Accounts Employees may participate in the Healthcare or Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account. All deductions are made on a pre-tax basis. Retirement The Town participates in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS). All plans have a required 5% employee contribution. For more information on VRS, please click here. Life Insurance The Town pays the entire premium for employee life insurance in the amount 2 times your annual salary. Optional Life Insurance Employees have the option of electing additional life insurance coverage in the amount of 1-8 times their annual salary. If employees enroll in optional life insurance for themselves they may purchase life insurance on their spouse and/or children. Holidays The Town of Smithfield follows the Virginia State holiday calendar as set by the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Annual Leave (Vacation Time) Full-time employees accrue annual leave based on years of service. Employees also receive a paid day off on their birthday. Sick Leave Full-Time employees accrue 8 hours of sick leave per month. Bereavement Leave Employees receive up to three days of paid leave in the instance of the death of an immediate family member. Employee Assistance Program The Town provides an Employee Assistance Program for all employees which consists of free, confidential counseling related to a broad range of issues.

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