Building Maintenance Assistant #2405-131000-01

The City of Charlotte is the largest municipality in North Carolina and the 15th largest city in the United States, with a total population of more than 897,000 citizens. A major commerce center, Charlotte hosts several of the nation’s largest banks and technology companies.

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• Performs routine inspections and maintenance of all bus stops, including the replacement of bus stop signs, posts, schedules on shelters and stops.
• Checks fuses and bulbs for correct lighting; secures loose shelter panels; performs paint touch-ups; and repairs or replaces broken slats on benches.
• Maintains existing transit amenities to include: pressure cleaning of shelters and benches, and snow and ice removal during inclement weather.
• Removes, installs, and maintains transit amenity signs, posts, and schedules.
• Prepares and pours concrete; installs new signs and posts.
• Removes graffiti, stickers, and unauthorized signs and posters at all bus stops.
• Picks up trash and debris at all bus stops; removes weeds and high grass; prunes obstructed brush or tree growth; performs visual checks on bus stop sites; reports any bus stop repairs. And any other duties assigned.

One year related work experience

OR

High School Graduate or Equivalent

The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.

Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.

Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.

The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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