Port Operations and Maintenance Technician 1

Recruitment #2402-7680DC-001

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Introduction

Located on the western shore of Lake Michigan, Milwaukee is an urban hub bursting with energy. Milwaukee provides a casual sophistication – big city appeal without the big city hassles. We are accessible and affordable, and our residents are welcoming. Milwaukee has evolved through the years, bringing together its unsurpassed historic charm with a breathtaking art museum, top-flight cultural attractions, professional sports, lakefront festivals, recreational opportunities, and great restaurants.

 

The City of Milwaukee is proud to employ a diverse workforce that is committed to providing exemplary service to the City’s residents. If you have a passion for being a part of an inclusive team of public servants, please consider the following opportunity.

 

 


The mission of Port Milwaukee is to enhance the overall economic and social environment of the City and region by stimulating trade, business, and employment. Consistent with the Port's water-related location, the Port shall strive to be a premier provider of transportation and distribution services for its commercial customers and support public recreation, leisure, and other uses the Port deems to be in the public interest. To learn more, visit https://portmilwaukee.com/.

 

There are three titles within the Port Operations and Maintenance Technician series for which we are currently accepting applications:

 

Ø  Port Operations and Maintenance Technician 1 (Recruitment #2402-7680DC-001)

Ø  Port Operations and Maintenance Technician 2 (Recruitment #2402-7681DC-001)

Ø  Port Operations and Maintenance Technician 3 (Recruitment #2402-7682DC-001)

 

  • The higher levels in the series perform functions with increasing responsibility requiring additional training and experience.
  • Eligible candidates who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the highest-level eligible list for which they qualify.
  • Depending upon future Port Milwaukee vacancies, individuals hired at the Port Operations and Maintenance Technician 1, 2, or 3 level who successfully pass probation and earn and maintain required credentials may be considered for promotion to the next level in the series.

Purpose

Port Operations and Maintenance Technicians 1, 2, and 3 operate, repair, and conduct routine maintenance of all Port Milwaukee-owned equipment and facilities, including boats, cranes, and forklifts, in accordance with all applicable safety laws, regulations, and policies and provide polite and courteous customer service to City residents, Port Milwaukee tenants, and customers.

Essential Functions

Port Operations and Maintenance Technician 1-3 Essential Functions:


Equipment, Facility, and Grounds Maintenance

·       Perform railroad yard and track maintenance and repairs; replace track material, tamp ballast, and align track using specialized tools.

·       Perform rough carpentry, painting, glazing, plastering, and cement work on buildings and structures.

·       Operate motor driven high pressure weed sprayer and tractor loader when performing Port grounds upkeep.

·       Perform general dockwall maintenance and repairs; replace timbers and wood decking. At times this function may at times be performed from a suspended staging over water.

·       Perform general maintenance on cranes.

·       Provide immediate maintenance response to emergencies related to buildings, grounds, and vessels.

·       Diagnose and make minor and major repairs to outdoor power equipment, Port-maintained vehicles (workboats, skid loaders, cranes, mowers, trailers, and tractors), buildings, dockwalls, railroad tracks, utilities, and dry pipe sprinkler systems.

·       Operate, schedule, and deploy Port-owned vessels, including workboats.

·       Operate, maintain, repair, and replace heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment, including air handling units, cooling towers, chillers, boilers, and rooftop units.

·       Perform snow and ice removal on Port roads, docks, and railroad yards with the use of a 2-1/2-ton truck, plow, and diesel tractor loader with bucket.

·       Use basic mathematics to calculate amounts of materials needed for various tasks and mix proper proportions of materials.

 

Safety

·       Perform all work safely, in accordance with departmental policies, municipal and state laws, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations.

·       Abide by City and departmental work rules and safety instructions.

·       Attend departmental meetings and training programs, such as safety and policy briefings.

 

Customer Service and Administrative

·       As a representative of Port Milwaukee, consistently provide excellent customer service to residents, coworkers, Port customers, and Port tenants, by interacting in a polite, respectful, and courteous manner.

·       Complete required paperwork such as work logs and timecards.

 

Port Operations and Maintenance Technician 2 (in addition to the duties listed above):

·       Perform maintenance duties on water hydrants and valves.

·       Operate forklift and similar equipment as needed.

 

Port Operations and Maintenance Technician 3 (in addition to the duties listed above):

·       Serve as crew leader on daily projects when assigned.

·       Operate Port vessel for maintenance and inspection projects.

 

We welcome qualified individuals with disabilities who are interested in employment and will make reasonable accommodations during the hiring process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.

Conditions of Employment

Port Operations and Maintenance Technicians 1, 2, and 3 must be willing and able to do the following:

  • Be available for emergency and overtime work 24/7, including for long durations.
  • Work outdoors in variable and extreme weather conditions (e.g., heat, cold, rain, wind, and snow).
  • Tolerate various environmental conditions indoors and out (e.g., noise, vibration, dirt, pollen, and sewer gases).
  • Climb and work at heights above 30 feet.
  • Work in confined space settings (training provided).
  • Hear directions given in a noisy, distracting environment.
  • See clearly both near and far to read signage and perform job duties safely and accurately.
  • Have manual dexterity and strength to use various hand tools and power tools properly and safely.
  • Properly lift and move objects weighing up to 50 lbs. alone or up to 100 lbs. with assistance.
  • Perform strenuous physical work continuously for long periods of time.
  • Perform physical activities in work environments that require walking and standing, climbing stairs, ladders and scaffolding, crawling, crouching, stooping, kneeling, reaching, balancing, pushing and pulling.
  • Perform work from a suspended staging over water.

The preplacement medical requirements for this title include the following:

  • Physical exam
  • Audiogram
  • Vision test
  • Non-DOT (U.S. Department of Transportation) drug test

Minimum Requirements

Port Operations and Maintenance Technician 1 Minimum Requirements:

1.  Eighteen+ years of age at the time of application.
2.  Valid driver’s license at time of application, throughout the selection process, and throughout employment.
3.  Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC®) issued by the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) within six months of appointment. NOTE: To obtain a TWIC®, an individual must provide biographic and biometric information such as fingerprints, sit for a digital photograph, and successfully pass a security threat assessment conducted by TSA. To learn more, visit http://www.tsa.gov.
4.  Completion of an OSHA Forklift Training and Certification Program within six months of employment.

 

Port Operations and Maintenance Technician 2 Minimum Requirements:

In addition to minimum requirements 1-4, above:

5.  Two years of buildings, grounds, and vehicle maintenance experience.
6.  Completion of forklift operations training at time of appointment.
7.  Completion of confined space training at time of appointment.

 

Port Operations and Maintenance Technician 3 Minimum Requirements:

In addition to minimum requirements 1-4 and 6-7, above:

8.  Four years of buildings, grounds, and vehicle maintenance experience.
9.  Completion of a basic electrical wiring training course at time of appointment.
10.  Completion of a basic auto/diesel mechanic course at time of appointment.
11.  Completion of a basic railway track inspection and track maintenance course at time of appointment.

 

NOTICE: Please do not attach your academic transcripts to your employment application. The hiring department will verify candidates’ education as part of the background screening process prior to extending any job offers.

Desirable Qualifications

  • Experience with railroad track maintenance.
  • Experience with vessel maintenance and operation.
  • Experience with oil and gas fired boiler maintenance and operation.
  • Experience with dry type fire sprinkler systems.
  • Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Other Characteristics

Technical

  • Ability to read and understand documents, such as work rules, policies, and operating manuals.
  • Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
  • Ability to accurately complete paperwork, such as work logs and timecards.
  • Ability to read and interpret street maps.
  • Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations accurately.
  • Ability to use cutting and welding equipment.
  • Ability to properly build and assemble rigging.
  • Ability to handle lines and tie knots as well as tie up vessels.
  • Ability to operate a vessel crane.
  • Ability to properly and safely use hand tools, such as shovels, sledge hammers, picks, hooks, wrecking bars, and hand tampers.
  • Ability to safely drive a car and to learn to drive trucks and heavy equipment, such as forklift trucks, skid loaders, and snow plows.
  • Ability to perform general maintenance of green areas and boulevards and safely operate power, push and riding mowers.
  • Ability to safely shovel snow and operate snow blowers.
  • Ability to perform railroad inspection and repairs.
  • Ability to perform basic maintenance tasks, such as replacing light fixtures and doing minor plumbing.

Safety and Judgment

  • Ability to exercise care and good judgment regarding safety at all times, abiding by safety-related policies, laws, and OSHA regulations.
  • Ability to monitor the work site vicinity, including pedestrian and vehicle traffic, to ensure the safety of the work crew and the general public.
  • Ability to remain calm during emergencies.
  • Honesty and responsible stewardship of City of Milwaukee resources.

Interpersonal and Customer Service

  • Ability to interact with others in a courteous manner.
  • Ability to work operationally as part of a team.
  • Ability to accept direction and coaching from supervisors.
  • Ability to work cooperatively, effectively, and fairly with people whose backgrounds may differ from one’s own.

Current Salary

t  Port Operations and Maintenance Technician 1 (Pay Range 7AN)

The current starting salary range is $49,349-$60,173 annually, and the resident incentive starting salary for City of Milwaukee residents is $50,829-$61,978 annually.

 

t Port Operations and Maintenance Technician 2 (Pay Range 7CN)

The current starting salary range is $61,686-$67,317 annually, and the resident incentive starting salary for City of Milwaukee residents is $63,536-$69,337 annually.

 

t  Port Operations and Maintenance Technician 3 (Pay Range 7GN)

The current starting salary range is $72,378-$85,608 annually, and the resident incentive starting salary for City of Milwaukee residents is $74,549-$88,176 annually.

 

BENEFITS – The City of Milwaukee provides a comprehensive benefit program that includes the following:

·       Defined Benefit Pension Plan

·       457 Deferred Compensation Plan

·       Health and Dental Insurance

·       Paid Parental Leave

·       Comprehensive Wellness Program

·       Onsite Clinic Services

·       Onsite Employee Assistance Program

·       Alternative Work Schedules

·       Long Term Disability Insurance

·       Group Life Insurance

·       Tuition Benefits

·       Paid Vacation

·       12 Paid Holidays

·       Paid Sick Leave and other paid leaves

·       Flexible Spending Arrangement

·       Commuter Value Pass

For full details of the benefits offered by the City of Milwaukee, please visit https://city.milwaukee.gov/der/benefits.

Selection Process

THE SELECTION PROCESS will be job related and will consist of one or more of the following: an evaluation of education, experience and/or responses to supplemental questions; a written or performance test, a structured interview, or other assessment methods. The Department of Employee Relations reserves the right to call only the most qualified candidates to structured interviews and performance examinations. Structured interviews may include written exercises. Selection process component weights will be determined by further analysis of the job.

 

INITIAL FILING DATE – The selection process will be held as soon as practical after the date listed above. Receipt of applications may be discontinued at any time after this date without prior notice. However, recruitment may continue until the needs of the City have been met. Qualified applicants will be notified of the date, time, and place of the selection process components. Unless otherwise required by law, the City of Milwaukee will not provide alternative selection process dates or times. The applicant is responsible for attending all phases of the job selection process at the time and place designated by the City of Milwaukee.

Additional Information

·       APPLICATIONS and further information can be accessed by visiting www.jobapscloud.com/MIL.

·       Applications should be submitted no later than the deadline listed above.

·       If you would like assistance completing an application, please contact the Department of Employee Relations at (414) 286-3751 or staffinginfo@milwaukee.gov.

·       The Department of Employee Relations is located in City Hall, 200 E Wells St, Room 706, Milwaukee, WI 53202.

Conclusion

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The City of Milwaukee values and encourages diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.