BENEFITS

• 13% employer contribution to 401k or 457 account during first year
• Retirement through the Kentucky Public Pension Authority beginning second year
• Generous vacation, sick, holiday, and military paid leave with no waiting period
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance with no or low employee premiums
• Employer paid training and certifications

POSITION SUMMARY

Under direct supervision, performs a variety of construction, maintenance and cleaning duties; performs related work as required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assists in installing, constructing, repairing and/or cleaning City buildings, streets and roads, floodwalls, sidewalks, storm sewers, culverts, catch basins, man-holes, drainage ditches, street signs, barricades, guard rails, etc.;
• Paints curbs and parking lines;
• Mows grass; collects leaves; cuts weeds, trees and tree limbs;
• Assists in salting/sanding streets and roads; removes snow;
• Assists in pouring concrete and making forms;
• Performs general construction and maintenance duties;
• Provide safe and efficient operation of vehicles and equipment;
• Ensure work area is clean and all equipment and tools are properly stored after use;
• Must be able to respond to after-hours emergencies such as weather events, etc.;
• Operates Non-CDL required light and medium vehicles and equipment;
• Assists in performing public works duties in other Divisions as needed;
• Maintains clean and sanitary buildings, vehicles and equipment;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES

• Work is thorough, timely and reflects follow-through to completion;
• Complies with departmental performance standards;
• Demonstrates willingness to undertake duties as assigned.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License at time of hire. Must be capable of working periodic overtime and available to work on-call as scheduled. Must be capable of understanding oral and written instructions.

Pay increase available upon obtaining class A CDL. Training provided by employer. CDL expected to be completed within first year of hire.

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

No previous work experience requirements.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

High School graduate or the equivalent.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work involves standing, walking, stooping, and lifting objects in excess of 50 pounds outdoors regardless of weather conditions; must be able to perform extreme manual labor for long periods of time. Exposed to machinery and its moving parts.

Applications will be accepted through November 30, 2022.

Please note that satisfactory completion of a drug test is a condition of employment.

The City of Frankfort is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, or any other non-merit based factor.