City of Las Vegas

Maintenance Worker

City of Las Vegas  •  $92k/yr  •  Las Vegas, NV (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

Posting number: 26OCT79819 O

Department: City-Wide

Job classification: Maintenance Worker

Posting type: Open

Categories: Maintenance

Summary

Notice of Limited Applications

This posting is limited to the first 150 applications received.

When that number is reached the posting will be automatically removed.

Career Opportunity

The city of Las Vegas Invites applicants for Maintenance Worker. This position performs semi-skilled work in construction, maintenance, and related service activities.

Supervision Received

Receives general supervision from higher-level staff.

Examination Process

A civil service examination will be conducted in accordance with the Civil Service Rules of the city of Las Vegas. The examination for this recruitment will be a written examination, weighted 100%, and will be used to place candidates on the eligible list.

Eligible List

You must score 70% or higher on the examination to be placed on the eligible list. The eligible list will remain in effect for a period of 6 months from the date of certification and may be extended for a period of up to 2 years.

Written Test Date: Tuesday, December 8, 2026, and/or Wednesday, December 9, 2026

Study guides are not available for this particular test. Examination content will be based on the knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this job posting.

Applicants who are selected for the written test will be notified by email AFTER the application closing date.

Selection Process

Final candidate selection will include list placement and may include hiring interview (if applicable). Any individual offered employment will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test, complete background check, and may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform the physical requirements of the job. Some positions may require preliminary background checks. The purpose of this recruitment is to establish an eligible list for current and/ or future openings which may include part-time or full-time positions.

Examples of duties

Essential Functions

  1. Performs general semi-skilled maintenance of city property, such as cleaning and maintaining roads, alleyways, streets, sanitary sewers, parks, city-owned open spaces, single family properties, cemetery and playground equipment; assists other staff in construction and maintenance work; loads and unload tools, materials and supplies.
  2. Assists in construction and repair of concrete bridges throughout the city.
  3. Operates pneumatic and hand tools; may operate light equipment; cleans and maintains equipment.
  4. Sets up and takes down traffic warning devices and barricades for traffic control as directed.
  5. May spray herbicides, pesticides and fertilizers under the direction of a licensed applicator.
  6. Mix materials to be used on job assigned.
  7. Identifies major repairs needed and reports to higher level staff.
  8. May maintain inventory of equipment, materials and supplies.
  9. Maintains a variety of automated and manual records, logs and files.

When Assigned to Rapid Response Team

  1. Cleans street medians, public rights-of-way and other city property, including removing items such as illegal signs, graffiti, trash, debris, vegetation, vagrant camps, fences, shopping carts, basketball hoops, junk vehicles and abandoned appliances.
  2. Drains stagnant swimming pools on vacant private property to reduce public health and safety risks.

Marginal Functions

  1. Performs basic repairs to drip and pop-up irrigation systems.
  2. Responds to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provides information within the area of assignment.
  3. Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.

Qualifications

Experience

One year of experience performing field maintenance work within the assigned area of work is desirable.

Training

Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.

Licenses and Certifications

Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license on the date of application, and maintenance thereafter.

Condition of continued employment

Within 15 days of initial hire, provide documentation of completion within the last five years of an OSHA-10 course in construction industry safety and health hazard recognition and prevention, developed by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration of the U.S. Department of Labor. Completion card must be continuously maintained while employed in this classification.

When assigned to pool maintenance: Possession of a Swimming Pool Service Technician or Pool Operator certification from the Southern Nevada Health District on the date of application, and maintenance thereafter.

Special Requirement:

May be required to respond to emergencies during non-working hours.

Supplemental information

Knowledge of

Methods and techniques of general construction, maintenance and repair related to the area of work assigned.

Equipment and tools used in the area of work assigned.

Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.

Skills in

Performing a variety of semi-skilled maintenance, construction and repair work in the area of work assigned.

Operating a variety of vehicular and stationary mechanical equipment in a safe and effective manner.

Performing a variety of manual tasks for extended periods of time and in unfavorable weather conditions.

Performing heavy manual labor.

Understanding and following oral and written instructions.

Communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Competencies

Core Workforce Competencies

Professionalism... Demonstrates core values by being honest, respectful and positive.

Effective Communication... Expresses verbal and written thought in a clear and understandable manner.

Customer Focus... Demonstrates genuine concern and satisfies external and/or internal customers based on the CLV core purpose and values.

Adaptability... Able to effectively modify behavior to suit changing workforce demands.

Problem Solving... Solves problems by considering all causes, solutions and outcomes.

Productive Partnerships... Develops, maintains and strengthens partnerships with others.

Technical and Safety Expertise... Possesses a depth of knowledge, skill and ability in a technical (job) area.

City of Las Vegas

About City of Las Vegas

The city of Las Vegas was founded on May 15, 1905 and is home to 678,922 residents. The largest city in Nevada, Las Vegas is governed by Mayor Shelley Berkley and six city council members. City Manager Mike Janssen, who was appointed by the city council, oversees administrative duties and the city’s more than 3,000 employees.

Covering 133 square miles, the city of Las Vegas is building a world-class destination to showcase the best in arts, culture, entertainment and medicine by expanding the revitalization of downtown Las Vegas with projects like the World Market Center and Symphony Park. To create and encourage new development and redevelopment throughout the city, work is being done to increase and diversify the city’s economy and create jobs through business attraction, retention and expansion programs.

Beyond the glitz and glamour, there is another Las Vegas for residents that is vibrant, affordable, economically and ethnically diverse and progressive where citizens feel safe, enjoy their neighborhoods and can access their city government. The city offers more than 85 beautiful parks, in addition to 10 public golf courses and 12 swimming pools for residents and visitors alike.

The city also continues to make strides towards becoming one of the most sustainable cities in the world, focusing efforts on conserving water and energy, recycling and building city facilities to standards that have the least impact on the environment.

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Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Las Vegas, Nevada
Year Founded
1905
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