This is an in-service training position designed to lead to a full-time entry level position in one of the operating divisions of the Public Utilities Bureau.
Assists skilled operations and maintenance employees of the Water Pollution Control, Water Supply and Utilities Field Operations Divisions. Assists skilled mechanics in overhauling and repairing pumps, valves, motors, piping systems, and other treatment plant equipment and systems. Assists in building repairs and cleaning. Assists in repairing water mains; installing and repairing water services, hydrants, and valves; building and repairing manholes and inlets; laying sewer pipe; cleaning and televising sewer lines; etc. Assists treatment plant operators in placing equipment in and out of service, hosing and cleaning equipment, monitoring process parameters, and performing routine process control tests. May assist engineers and other technical staff in taking samples, measuring distances, making sketches, entering information into personal computers, calculating volumes and areas, and gathering geospatial data for entry into the City's GIS system. Uses hand tools, pneumatic equipment, chain saws, mowers, etc., in the performance of assigned tasks. Performs related work as required.
Completion of the 11th grade and enrollment in an Akron Public Schools high school or vocational school cooperative education program. Possession of a valid State of Ohio driver's license.
Some knowledge of basic plumbing, electrical, and mechanical drive maintenance and safety procedures.
Ability to perform strenuous and/or repetitive physical tasks. Ability to work outside in inclement weather. Ability to make routine arithmetic calculations and tabulations. Mechanical aptitude. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. List of essential job functions available upon request.
The examination will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's application, questionnaire, reference letters, and essay. T he candidates will be ranked in a standard manner based on information, records, and other data related to the candidate's ability to perform the duties of the position sought.
Candidates must meet the qualifications and requirements listed in the announcement at the time of examination and at the time of appointment.RESIDENCY: Candidates who have been resident citizens within the corporate limits of the City of Akron for at least one year immediately prior to the examination and who continue to reside within the corporate limits of the City of Akron throughout the remainder of the selection process will have 5 points added to their passing grades.
DRIVER’S LICENSE: An applicant having a valid driver's license from another state will be accepted conditionally provided that, if selected, an Ohio Driver's License must be obtained prior to appointment. Candidates having six or more points on their driving record at the time of appointment will be disqualified from further consideration.
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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City of Akron is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce, which includes building an environment that respects the individual, promotes innovation and offers opportunities for all employees to develop to their full potential. A diverse workforce helps the City realize its full potential. The City benefits from the creativity and innovation that results when people with different experiences, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds work together. In compliance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), and the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), the City is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, language, religion, citizenship status, sex, age, marital status, sexual preference or orientation, gender identity/expression, military/veteran status, disability, genetic information, membership in a collective bargaining unit, status with regard to public assistance, or political affiliation. The City adheres to these policies in both our hiring and employment practices.
Applicants are required to meet the minimum qualifications for the position with or without an accommodation. If you are a qualified applicant with a disability, notify the Department of Human Resources prior to testing if requesting a reasonable accommodation for the testing process.
The City of Akron is committed to protecting the safety, health and well-being of all employees in our workplace and providing the community with the highest quality municipal services possible. Alcohol, marijuana, and drug abuse in the workplace pose a significant threat to these goals. In furtherance of its goal to maintain a drug and alcohol-free workplace, the City conducts pre-employment drug screening for illegal drugs, marijuana, and the illegal, unauthorized use, or intentional misuse of prescription drugs. Any candidate who tests positive for marijuana or the illegal use of drugs will not be hired.
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