Utility Seasonal Employee - Hourly

Utility Seasonal Employee - Hourly

Salary

$18,702.00 - $20,780.00 Annually

Location

City Hall, 201 N Carson Street, Suite 4, Carson City, NV

Job Type

PART-TIME / HOURLY

Job Number

TBD_11/2025

Department

Public Works

Opening Date

11/02/2026

• Description
• Benefits

Description

This is a non-exempt, part-time position with the Public Works Department located in Carson City, Nevada. This is a part-time position, not to exceed 1,039 hours per fiscal year, July 1 thru June 30; approximately 20 hours per week - schedule to be determined.

Under general supervision, performs a variety of duties related to the Water and Wastewater Utilities Facility grounds maintenance.

Please Note: Human Resources determines whether or not you meet the minimum qualifications for the job based on your experience as you describe it on your application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "See Attached Resume" on your application. We do not review resumes, unless specifically stated on the job announcement. Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education and Work Experience" section of the application. Applicants not meeting these requirements will not be considered for employment.

This recruitment will remain open until recruitment needs are satisfied. Individuals are encouraged to apply immediately, as hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.

Examples of Duties

This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.

• Mows, trims, edges and fertilizes landscaped areas.
• Installs, repairs and maintains irrigation systems.
• Performs snow removal activities as required in the area of the treatment plant and facilities.
• Cleans equipment by using high-pressure water sprayers and associated cleaners.
• Uses common hand and power tools in the course of work.
• Performs basic facility and grounds maintenance in the area of the treatment plant and facilities, which includes weeding, removing trash, cleaning buildings, and painting buildings and equipment.
• Uses standard office equipment, including a computer, in the course of work; drives City vehicles to work sites, transports materials and assists other staff as required.
• Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with contractors, public and City staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.

Typical Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and Experience:

• Equivalent to a High School education or GED
• OSHA 10 within 30 days of hire

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS:

• Nevada Driver's License.

Required Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge of:

• Safe work practices and regulations pertaining to the work.
• Correct business English, including spelling, grammar and punctuation.

Skill in:

• Safely using and maintaining hand and power tools related to the work.
• Understanding and following oral and written directions.
• Preparing basic records of work performed.
• Performing general maintenance work, individually or as a member of a crew, in various areas, depending on the function.
• Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:

Under General Supervision - Incumbents at this level are given assignments and objectives that are governed by specifically outlined work methods and a sequence of steps, which are explained in general terms. The responsibility for achieving the work objectives, however, rests with a superior. Immediate supervision is not consistent, but checks are integrated into work processes and/or reviews are frequent enough to ensure compliance with instructions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Strength and mobility to work in a typical field or shop maintenance setting, including operating hand and power tools; stamina to perform sustained physical labor, including standing, walking, climbing and working in confined or awkward spaces; strength to lift and maneuver materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds; vision to read printed materials; hearing and speech to communicate in person or over a radio or telephone. Work outdoors, sometimes in adverse weather conditions and in extreme temperatures. Work involves exposure to potentially hazardous fumes, solvents and liquids.

Supplemental Information

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.
• Any City employee may be required to stay at or return to work during emergencies to perform duties specific to this classification or to perform other duties as requested in an assigned response position. This may require working a non-traditional work schedule or working outside normal assigned duties during the incident and/or emergency.
• Employees shall be required to complete Incident Command System training as a condition of continuing employment.
• New employees are required to submit to a fingerprint-based background investigation and a drug screen at a cost to the employee. Employment is contingent upon passing the background and the drug/alcohol screen.
• Carson City participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS, with information from each applicant's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. All candidates who are offered employment with Carson City must complete Section 1 of the Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity prior to starting employment. Please be prepared to provide required documentation as soon as possible after the job offer is made. For additional information regarding acceptable documents for this purpose, please contact Human Resources at 775.887.2103 or go to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services web page at www.uscis.gov.
• Carson City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Part-time employees are limited to working no more than 1,039 hours in any fiscal year, July 1 through June 30. Part-time employees are not eligible to receive paid leave (including pay for not working on holidays), PERS retirement, or medical/dental/vision/life insurance. Nevada does not have a state income tax. Part-time employees do not contribute to social security; however, they must contribute 7.5% of their gross pay into a FICA Alternative Plan and are also responsible for paying the 1.45% Medicare tax. Part-time employees are covered under the City's worker's compensation program.

For additional information, please contact Human Resources at (775) 887-2103.

Employer Consolidated Municipality of Carson City

Address 201 North Carson Street, Suite 4

Carson City, Nevada, 89701-4289

Phone 775-887-2103

Website http://www.carsoncity.gov