Graffiti Buster and Materials Handler; Trades Helper - Neighborhood Services Department

Graffiti Buster and Materials Handler (Trades Helper) – Neighborhood Services Department

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The City of Phoenix Neighborhood Services Department (NSD) is dedicated to making Phoenix a community of desirable neighborhoods and helping residents access critical services and resources. To achieve these goals, NSD administers programs that preserve, enhance, and engage communities across the city.

The Trades Helper positions are part of the NSD, Preservation Division. The Division has two roles:
Graffiti Buster and Materials Handler
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Work a 4/10 schedule with two crews to combat blight caused by graffiti. Removal is completed by painting over or utilizing a pressure washer and removal chemicals. Staff use a variety of tools to remove graffiti from all types of surfaces throughout the city. Responsibilities may also include general maintenance of small tools and engines; preparation of surfaces for painting; operating cellular devices and computers;

color matching paint; mixing paint; participating in neighborhood clean‑ups and/or delivering supplies for clean‑ups.

Work a 5/8 schedule and assist with the Abandoned Shopping Cart Retrieval and Illegal Sign Programs. Staff locate, retrieve, and transport abandoned shopping carts and illegal signs. They educate residents and businesses on compliance standards and report repeat violations for follow‑up action. Responsibilities may also include graffiti removal and participating in neighborhood clean‑ups and/or delivering supplies for clean‑ups.

Pay Range: $18.60 – $30.31 per hour.
Hiring Range: $18.60 – $28.86 per hour.

• Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions,  for more details:
  Pension Information
• 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions
• Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans
• Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post‑Employment Health Plan
• Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually
• Dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Employer paid long‑term disability
• Free Bus/light rail pass
• Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year
• Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days
• Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12‑month period
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi

• Two years of experience assisting a skilled trades person or performing manual work which involved the use of an acquired skill.
• Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
• Working conditions:
• Moving objects weighing up to 50 pounds will be required.
• Requires working outside in a variety of environmental extremes such as heat, cold, rain, air pollution, and dust.
• Working irregular hours, second or third shift, weekends, holidays and evenings may be required.
• Requires working for prolonged periods standing in one location, and/or walking over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces.
• All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
• Some positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage.

• Experience with small engine and/or tool repair.
• Experience working with latex or flat paint products.
• Experience performing field operations, including working with the public.
• Experience collecting, moving, lifting, and transporting materials and objects.
• Experience with different hand tools to paint surfaces (e.g. rollers, brushes).
• Experience operating paint shakers, paint…