This position is an entry-level position and prior experience is not required. This employee is expected to acquire the necessary information and skills to perform the job satisfactorily within 6 months.
The starting pay for this position with NO experience, is $16.26/ hr
Pay is based on your prior relevant experience.
Experience credit is also given for honorable military service.
Essential Functions Of Work
- Maintains Wastewater facilities and grounds
- Conducts sewer locates
- Assists in the maintenance and repair of the collection system and treatment plant
- Performs other duties as required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Ability to follow oral instruction
- Ability to use lawn equipment and maintenance equipment for general maintenance and housekeeping
- Limited decision and problem-solving required
- Ability to interact with other departments and the general public in a professional manner
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent, preferred
- Valid Kansas Driver’s License, required and driving history that meets the requirements to be covered by the City’s insurance
Physical Requirements
- Frequently involves heavy physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry or push heavy objects up to 60 lbs. from floor to shoulder and occasional overhead lift of 25 lbs. Frequent bending, stooping, reaching, shoveling, etc. required in conducting daily duties. This position involves outside work maintaining collection system around open trenches, construction equipment and occasionally vehicular traffic in all weather conditions. Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required and may occasionally include the use of respirators or breathing apparatus.
Benefits
Vacation Leave — Available after the end of the training period. Vacation accrues each pay period (every 2 weeks) and the accrual rate is based on years of service.
Sick Leave - Accrue 8 hours of sick leave per month, no wait period.
Holidays - The City provides 11 paid holidays.
Medical and Dental Insurance – The City covers at least 85% of the premiums of all plans. Available 1st of the month following the date of hire.
Retirement – After the training period, The City will contribute 7% of gross compensation into a 401a plan and will match up to 3% of employee contribution for a total of 10%.
YMCA Discount
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free and Confidential
Tuition Reimbursement - While employed ($1,000 a year)
Life Insurance for employee and dependents - After 90 days paid by the City
Disability insurance for employees - After 90 days paid by the City
Thank you for your interest in employment with the City of Andover.
By submitting your application for any position with the City of Andover, you understand and agree to the following statements:
- I attest that I will only provide true and complete information. No requested information will be concealed. If any information I provide is untrue, or if I conceal material information, I understand that this will constitute cause for the denial of employment or immediate dismissal
- If selected for employment with the City of Andover, I agree to participate in the appropriate examinations, determined by the position, which would include pre-employment drug screening, and could include physical examination, polygraph, psychological, and physical endurance examinations as well. These examinations will be paid for entirely by the City of Andover. Costs of transportation and time involved in completing the examinations are the responsibility of the applicant
- I authorize the City of Andover to contact references provided for employment reference checks
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City of Andover is an equal-opportunity employer. The City of Andover does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service.
Americans With Disabilities Act (ada)
The City shall make reasonable modifications in policies, practices, or procedures when the modifications are necessary to avoid discrimination on the basis of disability unless the City can demonstrate that making the modifications would fundamentally alter the nature of the service, program, or activity. The City of Andover will not place surcharges on individuals with disabilities to cover the costs involved in making programs accessible. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify the City’s Director of Human Resources.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Drug-Free Workplace
The City of Andover is committed to a Drug-Free Workplace. I understand that the City of Andover requires the successful completion of a urinalysis for drug testing purposes as a condition of employment. Completion of an application does not constitute an employment contract or an offer of employment.
At-Will Employment
Employment with the City of Andover is considered “at-will.” Consideration for employment has not established any obligation for the City of Andover to hire me. If I am hired, I understand that either the City of Andover or I can terminate my employment at any time and for any reason, with or without cause and without prior notice.
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.
Please find more information under the following links:
https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/fmlaen.pdf
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/eppac.pdf
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