General Maintenance Worker; Utilities

Summary

We are looking for a Part‑time General Maintenance Worker to assist the City of Yuma’s water meter replacement program and projects related to Lead Service Line Inventory (LSLI) and Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI). The role requires using tools and equipment to excavate, remove, and install meters while maintaining compliance with city standards.

• Assist with general labor and maintenance tasks under close supervision.
• Perform various manual labor tasks in cleaning, maintenance, and repair of municipal buildings, facilities, grounds, streets, and parks; provide basic upkeep of vehicles and transport as required.
• Conduct fire hydrant testing and data input.
• Follow all safety regulations and procedures; report safety hazards, equipment problems, and emergencies.
• Learn a variety of general maintenance work methods and procedures, and operate specialized tools and equipment.
• Demonstrate courteous and cooperative behavior toward citizens, visitors, and City staff; promote City goals and comply with all City policies and procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality of work‑related issues and City information.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent (required). Some experience in general maintenance preferred.
• Valid Arizona State Driver’s License (required).
• Basic skills in using tools safely and following verbal and written instructions.

Knowledge of city policies and procedures; occupational hazards and safety precautions; operating basic tools safely; following verbal and written instructions and procedures.

Work is performed indoors and outdoors at various sites; requires bending, reaching, stooping, and lifting objects; exposure to safety hazards and dangerous tools; safety precautions and use of safety equipment required.

• Paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks).
• Arizona State Retirement System enrollment with employer contributions.
• Long‑term and short‑term disability coverage through ASRS.
• Social Security & Medicare contributions.
• Worker’s compensation.
• Unemployment insurance.
• Life insurance equal to annual salary, with optional additional coverage.
• General leave for part‑time employees (accrual based on hours worked).
• Sick leave available after 90 calendar days, with additional hours added annually.
• Paid holidays for part‑time employees who work on holiday days.
• Deferred compensation via a tax‑sheltered annuity plan.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $1,750 per calendar year for qualifying courses.
• Smoke‑free work environment.

Hourly rate: $16.51 per hour.