Job Details
Salary : $39,353.60 - $49,189.09 Annually
Location : Paducah, KY
Job Type: Full-time Regular
Job Number: 00730 - 09
Department: Public Works
Division: Facilities Maintenance
Opening Date: 03/25/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Description
Under direction, performs a variety of semi-skilled welding, electrical, building parks maintenance and repair tasks; assists other work units as assigned. Work/Supervise individuals in special work programs.
Illustrative Duties
- Performs carpentry, electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilating and air conditioning, welding and other semi-skilled building and mechanical repair tasks.
- Inspects, repairs and replaces Parks play ground equipment and accessories.
- Assists in major repair and remodeling projects as required; installs and/or builds partitions, installs paneling, drywall, molding and trim
- Assists other units as assigned
- Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications Completion of secondary education, plus one (1) year vocational training or experience in semi-skilled welding, electrical, building and mechanical maintenance repair work, or equivalent; possession of a valid state of Kentucky motor vehicle operator's license.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of methods, tools and practices used in carpentry, electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilating and air conditioning, building and property maintenance and repair. Skill in use of maintenance repair tools and equipment, including small motorized equipment. Ability to follow general instruction. Ability to perform moderate to heavy manual labor. Effective communication skills. Ability to work in a team oriented environment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to tolerate various indoor and outdoor temperatures and climates; perform moderate to heavy repetitive physical labor for extended period of time. Ability to operate internal radio system. Must maintain the physical requirements to successfully pass the Essential Job Function test as required for this position
The City offers a very competitive benefit package. Most benefits, including health insurance, are effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment. Highlights of these benefits are outlined below.
Medical Benefits The City allots each full-time employee $8,724 per year or $727.00 per month (effective 01/01/2015) to help pay for the cost of participation in the City's self-funded insurance plan. If a full-time employee chooses to waive coverage under the City of Paducah's plan, they can still receive $500.00 per year or $41.66 per month in a Health Reimbursement Account or a Flexible Spending Account upon submission of proof of coverage through some other group health insurance plan. The City offers a choice between the Investor high deductible health plan, or the Elite plan which provides co-pays for prescription medications through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield.
Dental Benefits The City offers dental benefits through Delta Dental. Coverage is voluntary.
Vision Benefits The City offers vision benefits through Anthem Blue View. Coverage is voluntary.
Wellness In addition to the City's Health Allocation Benefit, full-time employees participating in the City's insurance can earn additional dollars to fund the purchase of their health, dental, and/or vision insurance by participation in the City's Wellness Plan. Employees who are tobacco-free can earn up to $2,250 per year. Tobacco-free employees with a qualifying spouse can earn up to $3,250 per year. Money left over after covering insurance premiums can be deposited into health spending accounts as required by plan guidelines.
Spending Accounts Under the City's Section 125 cafeteria plan, full-time employees participating in the City's health insurance plan may elect to contribute additional dollars to a health spending account. With the Investor Plan, employees may select either an FSA or an HSA. With the Elite Plan, employees can participate in an FSA. Employee's may also wish to establish a Child and Dependent Care FSA to manage the cost of child care.
Supplemental Benefits Currently the City uses AFLAC to administer voluntary supplemental benefits. The offerings include a cancer policy, short-term disability, accident, hospitalization, and group term life insurance.
Life Insurance A full-time employee receives a life insurance benefit at no cost, effective upon date of hire. Terms of coverage vary based on position.
Retirement The City of Paducah participates in the Kentucky Retirement System's defined benefit pension program. Employees' required contributions, employer's matching portion, required service components, and benefits vary based upon position and participation date.
Deferred Compensation Employees may elect to contribute additional dollars towards individual retirement accounts through ICMA, Nationwide, or Kentucky DCP. Details for participation are available through the Human Resources Division of the Finance Department.
Education Assistance The City provides financial assistance to eligible employees who satisfactorily complete qualified courses towards a post-secondary education. Applications to participate in the City's Educational Assistance program are submitted through the individual department directors. Terms and conditions may vary based upon course of study, allowable amounts, and reimbursement cap.
Vacation Full-time employees begin accruing vacation time from their date of hire. Employees may accumulate up to a maximum of 50 days of vacation. Vacation time may be taken after six months of employment. Vacation accrual rates may differ for employees who are members of a bargaining unit.
Holidays The City recognizes the following holidays:
New Year's Eve
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Independence Day
Labor Day
Thanksgiving Day
The Day after Thanksgiving
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
One Personal/Birthday Holiday (taken at the time of your chosing) *Fire Dept designated day to use this holiday is July 1st*
Sick Time In the event of a qualifying illness, the City offers a generous sick leave plan. Full-time City employees begin accruing sick time from the date of hire. The accrual of sick time depends upon one of two options chosen by the employee at the time of hire.
Option A* - eligible employees may accrue sick time up to a maximum of 242 days
Option B - eligible employees may accrue sick time up to a maximum of 150 days.
Unused sick time can benefit the employee at the time of their retirement with the City. Option A offers retirement credit for unused sick time, while Option B offers a cash incentive.
* According to KRS changes, employees with an original participation date 01/01/2014 or later will no longer have this option.
Employee Assistance Program
Because the City of Paducah recognizes its employees are one of its most valuable resources, the City offers a confidential Employee Assistance Program for employees needing help with:
Depression
Grief and Loss
Relationship Problems
Alcohol and Drug Related Problems
Financial Pressures
Family Problems
Parenting Concerns
Stress
Anxiety
This list constitutes a brief summary of offered benefits. Benefits will be covered in greater detail upon employment.