Maintenance Craftsperson DPW

Job Posting

Position Purpose / Summary : Please note that this is a Civil Service position. This position is not currently open, should there become an opening we will hire off of the list of applicants starting with the oldest application date. Application for City of Springfield Labor Service. Applicants must be at least 16 years of age at the time of filing application. Incomplete applications will not be processed. The name of an applicant will remain on the Labor Service register for the job title which he or she is registered for a period of not more than 5 years from the date of registration, subject to a renewal of registration as provided in Section 28, Chapter 31 of the General Laws, and subject to compliance with other applicable provisions of the Civil Service law and rules. Responsible for the application of a high level of specialized skills and knowledge in the construction, maintenance, and repair of Streets and Engineering Department property. Work is performed under supervision of a foreman in accordance with accepted trade practices with review through inspections during process and upon completion for conformance to established departmental standards. Incumbents ordinarily specialize in a single trade, but not infrequently perform tasks which require skills in more than one trade. Supervision may be exercised over assigned helpers.

Essential Functions

• Constructs, alters, repairs structures, buildings, equipment, and articles made of wood and similar materials. Lays and repairs roofs. Operates woodworking machinery.
• Paints, decorates structures, buildings, and equipment, including spray painting, glazes doors and windows.
• Lays brick, stone, tile, or concrete blocks. Applies plaster and concrete. Performs other skilled tasks in constructing, altering, and repairing masonry and related structures.
• Installs, alters, repairs, and maintains plumbing and equipment, including pipe fences, not requiring a licensed plumber.
• Fabricates, paints, stencils, repairs street name, traffic, and other similar signs.
• Repairs, maintains, and operates the municipal asphalt plant.
• Fabricates, maintains, and repairs articles and equipment made of canvas or leather; upholsters furniture.
• May supervise assigned helpers in less skilled aspects of work performed.
• May operate motor equipment of from light to moderate tonnage.
• Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Education and Experience

Benefits

The following benefits are contingent upon hours worked and bargaining vs. non-bargaining agreements. Medical / Dental / Vision 75% City Subsidized All health insurance plans include Dental and Vision Retirement Available to employees working 20+ hours per week Paid Vacation Bargaining unit positions are subject to contractual obligations. Paid Holidays All City employees receive 11 paid holidays per year. Paid Sick Time Full time employees are immediately eligible to begin accruing 1 1 / 4 days per month which can be taken after 6 months of service. Unused sick days can be rolled over to subsequent calendar years. Supplemental Long Term and Short disability coverage is available to employees at the employee cost. Paid Personal Days Use up to 3 of your accrued sick days as Personal days. Personal days cannot be rolled over into the next calendar year. Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) A means for eligible employees to balance work and family responsibilities by taking unpaid leave for authorized reasons. Training On the job and instructor led courses available Employee Assistance Program Free, confidential and personal assistance to employees and their families to resolve issues that affect their personal lives as well as job performance. Direct Deposit Easy, convenient, and free!

Application Questions

Have you ever served in the United States armed forces during wartime as defined by Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 4, Section 7, Clause 43 as amended by the Acts of 2003 effective August 30, 2004? If yes attach a copy of your form DD214 under the attachments section.

Are you the unremarried spouse or parent of a veteran who died from a service-connected disability incurred in wartime service?

Select the types of work options you are looking for.

Are you a current resident of the City of Springfield?

Are you willing to relocate to Springfield?

For the position you are applying for, do you have at least two years of experience in related work within the 10 year period immediately prior to filing this application?

All communication for this position will be done through email, are you applying with a valid email address?

Employer Information

City of Springfield

36 Court St Springfield, Massachusetts, 01103

413-787-6018