What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Works Assistant- Regular Less Than Half-Time position at City of Des Moines, IA?

General Statement of Duties

Under general supervision, performs various responsible work related to the protection, maintenance, and security of City facilities. Responsibilities include placing traffic safety devices, patrolling Public Works buildings and grounds to identify hazards or unauthorized activity, and responding directly to public safety concerns.

Work Assignment: This is a permanent part-time position throughout the year, hours of operations will vary based on need. Individuals will be required to sign up for at least 3 shifts per month. Shifts could include days, evenings, overnights and weekend:

7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
3:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
11:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.

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Acceptable Experience and Training

Graduation from high school or possession of a GED; and
One (1) year of experience in general labor or basic office or administrative experience.

Required Special Qualifications

Candidates for positions in this class must pass a post-employment offer background check, physical examination and drug screen.
Possession of a valid State of Iowa Driver’s license.

NOTE: If you possess an out-of-state Driver's License, submittal of certified driving records is required. All records should be submitted to the City of Des Moines Human Resources Department; electronically to humanresources@dmgov.org, by fax to 515-237-1680, or by mail to 1200 Locust St Des Moines, IA 50309 by the application deadline date.

Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)

Patrols buildings and grounds to check on safety hazards or trespassers.
Received and responds to telephone calls by providing information or routing inquiries and complaints to the appropriate departments.
Places barricades and blinkers at traffic hazards.
Receives and clears Iowa One Call locate requests, dispatches on-call Utility Locator if necessary.
Receives and dispatches emergency calls on radio.
Drives a truck transporting material or employees.
Removes trash from streets and right of way.
Inputs and retrieves data from a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
Performs related work as required.

Salary : $32 - $33

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What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Works Assistant- Regular Less Than Half-Time position at City of Des Moines, IA?

General Statement of Duties

Acceptable Experience and Training

Required Special Qualifications

Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)

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