Job Description

Position Overview

The City of Henderson announces an examination to create a consideration for hire list and to fill one (1) vacancy for the classification of Utility Maintenance Aide - Wastewater Operations (Part-Time) in the Department of Utility Services. The consideration for hire list may be utilized to fill vacancies for this classification for up to one (1) year.

Under general supervision, performs a variety of manual labor tasks associated with the routine maintenance and repair of water, sewer, and utility facilities; assists with general warehouse and inventory tasks; and performs related duties as assigned.

VACANCY INFORMATION:
• This is a part-time, non-PERS eligible position.
• This position does not qualify for employer-paid benefits, paid time off, wage increases, or union representation.
• This position requires enrollment in the City's Alternate Retirement Systems (ARS).
• Work schedule will consist of an average of 19 hours/week. Hours per week may increase or decrease based on Department need.
• May be required to work a flexible work schedule, outside of normal business hours, which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or extended hours.
• External candidates, probationary full-time, part-time, and temporary City of Henderson employees will start at the first step of the salary range.

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Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from high school or the equivalent
One (1) year of full-time work experience in the maintenance of mechanical equipment, pumps, valves, piping, and/or buildings or related experience.
Note: An equivalent combination of related education, experience, and training may be considered
Must possess and maintain a valid Nevada or “border state” driver’s license, as defined by NRS 483

Must obtain a Nevada Water Environmental Association (NVWEA) Restricted Grade I Wastewater Operator Certification within one (1) year of hire
Must obtain a Nevada Water Environmental Association (NVWEA) Restricted Grade I Plant Maintenance Technologist Certification within one (1) year of hire
Employee will be expected to complete assigned training courses through the City of Henderson's learning management system

All required licenses and certificates, as mandated by local, state, and federal laws, or as required herein, must be obtained and maintained as a condition of continued employment and at the incumbents’ expense
Desirable: Experience in wastewater treatment, reclaimed distribution, lift stations or pretreatment

Required Documents/Assessment Information

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
1) Completed Employment Application

ASSESSMENT DATES:
Structured Selection Interview (Weighted 100%) - Monday, November 9, 2026
(Best-Qualified Candidates)

All applicants will be notified by email or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:
If you are invited to participate in the assessment process, you will be required to self-schedule through the City of Henderson online application system. Please check your email and/or text messages on a regular basis after submitting your application for complete instructions, which include where and when to report.

The assessment and selection process for this position will take place on the dates listed above. All candidates who wish to be considered for this position will need to be in Henderson, Nevada, and make themselves available to participate in the testing process at any time on any of the dates listed above.

Selection Process

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best-qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. It is the responsibility of the candidate requiring accommodation to contact the Human Resources Department (preferably in writing) at the time of application.

Appointment may be subject to the successful and timely completion of a post offer pre-employment background investigation and medical/physical examination, including a drug/alcohol test. Please see the job description to view the physical requirements. The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards.

City of Henderson, Nevada
Teamsters Contract Benefits Summary

HEALTHCARE AND INSURANCE

Health Insurance: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision through Teamsters Local #14 Health Trust
Medical Benefit Allowance to offset monthly insurance premium to a $0 Out-of-Pocket Cost
Employer paid Long Term Disability - Up to 60% of Base Wage If Approved
Employer paid Term Life Insurance / AD&D - $50,000 Life Insurance on employee
Health Trust paid Life Insurance - $25,000 for Employee and $10,000 for active Dependents
Employee Assistance Program - 8 Free Visits for Employee and Family Members in the Household
Medicare - Employee and City each pay 1.45%

FINANCIAL EDUCATION

Comprehensive and confidential employer-paid financial counseling benefit with a financial education vendor
Financial education seminar series

RETIREMENT

Employer paid membership in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
No Social Security tax on employee’s wages
Retirement Health Savings (RHS) program - Employer contribution of 1.7% of base wage

PAID LEAVE
VACATION

Employee credited with 19 hours of annual leave at the end of the first six (6) months of employment. Annual leave will accrue from month 7 to month 12 at 3.167 hours per month (total 38 hours first year of employment).
Accrued at 9.5 hours per month after first year through fifth year; 12.67 hours per month sixth through twelfth year; 15.83 hours per month upon completion of twelfth year and beyond

SICK LEAVE

Accrued at 9.5 hours per month from date of hire

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE

Three consecutive days of leave, with pay, per occurrence, to attend funeral for immediate family member; increased to one work week when funeral is held 400 statute miles or more from City of Henderson

HOLIDAYS

13 paid holidays per year
Two (2) floating holidays per year
The ability to bank holidays, up to 228 hours, that fall on an employee’s regularly scheduled day off

WORK WEEK

Four-day, 9.5-hour workday, 38-hour work week
Three-day, 12-hour workday, 38-hour work week for certain positions

UNIFORM ALLOWANCE

Uniform Allowance - $85.00 per month to employees required to wear a uniform, or $115.00 if required to wear fire retardant clothing
A $175.00 shoe allowance is provided on an annual basis to those employees required to wear ANSI Z41-1991 or above rated safety shoes

VOLUNTARY BENEFITS

IRC 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
IRC 401a Deferred Compensation Plan - new/hire employees only
IRC125 Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA) - Medical and Dependent Care
Supplemental Insurance: Cancer/Catastrophic Illness, Accident, Short Term Disability, and Hospital Indemnity
Auto and Home Insurance
529 College Savings Plan
Supplemental Term Life Insurance
Legal Insurance
Pet Insurance
Identity and Credit Protection
PerkSpot Employee Discounts Program
Long Term Care + Life Insurance

NOTE: Benefits subject to change based on future collective bargaining agreement updates, changes to any applicable legislation, and changes to elements of the City’s voluntary benefits program

Revised 08/25

Closing Date/Time: 11/2/2026 3:00 PM Pacific

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