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Utility Person I Facilities Management

This is a temporary position for 67 days | Monday - Friday | Starting Wage: $21.44 Join the Duluth Public Schools team, where we work to inspire every student to achieve their potential and prepare students to lead productive, fulfilling lives.

Summary:

Duluth Public Schools is seeking an individual to provide semi-skilled labor in the maintenance of building structures and grounds. To install furnishings and athletic field equipment. To transport equipment as needed for maintenance and athletic activities.

Minimum Qualifications:

Requires a minimum of a high school diploma or GED Two years of relevant experience in buildings and grounds maintenance Or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience necessary to successfully perform the essential functions of the work.

Certification/Licensing Requirements:
Valid Driver's License.

Knowledge and Skills Requirements:
Basic construction methods. Materials, equipment and tools used in the maintenance and repair of buildings and grounds. Terminology pertinent to facilities maintenance. Operation and maintenance of facilities maintenance equipment (e.g., mowers, tractors, brush cutters, chain saws, paint sprayers, irrigation systems). Lawn and turf care methods and chemicals. OSHA safety rules and safe working practices. Landscaping maintenance. Operation of hand and power tools and equipment.

Interpreting plans, sketches and drawings. Operation of light construction equipment. Proper loading and unloading of supplies, vendors and contractors Oral communication.

In addition to rewarding career opportunities, Duluth Public Schools offers an excellent benefit package to employees who are hired into positions scheduled to work 24 hours/week or more. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:
Medical/Prescription Drug Plan with Health Reimbursement Arrangement Single Coverage District pays 100% of premium (FREE) + contributes $2,612.50 into HRA annually Family Coverage District pays 75% of premium (25% employee contribution) + contributes $5,225.00 into HRA annually Dental Plan Single Coverage District pays 100% of Basic premium (FREE) Family Coverage District pays 25% of Premium Life Insurance District provides minimum of $50,000 of life insurance at no cost, employee may purchase supplemental life insurance Long Term Disability District-provided at no cost to employee Flexible Spending Accounts Employees may elect to contribute on a pre-tax basis to Health Flexible Spending Accounts and Dependent Care Accounts Retirement The District contributes 7.25% of your total salary in the Public Employees Retirement Association) pension plan.

Employees may also elect to participate in Tax-Shelter Annuity options. Time Off Each bargaining unit contract defines time off provisions such as holidays, sick/personal leave, vacation, etc.

Contact Information:
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