Position Title:Maintenance Specialist I- Plumber ApprenticeJob Description:The Maintenance Specialist I- Plumber Apprentice assists in maintaining and repairing city facilities, focusing on plumbing while gaining hands-on experience in various trades. Under skilled supervision, they learn preventative maintenance, basic repairs, and emergency response. This entry-level role provides valuable training and skill development to ensure facilities remain operational and meet city standards.About the Position: This entry-level position provides hands-on training and skill development in various trades, with a primary focus on plumbing. Under the guidance of skilled staff, the apprentice learns to perform preventative maintenance, diagnose and repair plumbing issues, and support other facility maintenance tasks, including electrical, mechanical, and fire safety systems. The role involves working on building systems, assisting with equipment maintenance, and responding to emergencies as needed. This position offers a strong learning component, allowing apprentices to gain valuable trade skills while contributing to the efficient operation of city facilities.About the Team: The Public Services Facilities Division is an internal service that provides maintenance and repairs to City buildings such as City Hall, the Sorenson Unity Center, Smith’s Ballpark, and fire stations. This division is also responsible for the security and maintenance of the downtown and Sugar House business districts. Applicants for roles within the Facilities Division can expect to directly provide or support the skilled trades and maintenance to the City’s facilities to keep this important infrastructure running smoothly for its occupants.Learn more about working for Salt Lake City’s Public Services Facilities Division! (https://www.slc.gov/publicservices/working-for-public-services/) Position Salary Range: $20.77 - $27.34/hr based on qualifications and experience.This position is eligible for full city benefits, including:
Health Insurance (95% of premium paid by city)
Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
Paid vacation and personal leave
Six weeks of paid parental leave from day 1 of employment
Retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k)
A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually
Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services
Key Responsibilities:
Gains hands-on training and skill development in various trades, with a primary focus on plumbing.
Assists with and learns to perform preventative maintenance for building systems (exterior envelopes and interior ceilings, floors, walls, windows, finishes and hardware, keys, panel alarm hardware, etc.), plumbing, electrical (lamp changes, ballasts, outlets, circuitry, electrical panels) and mechanical systems including controls, pump and motors.
Assists with and learns to repair facilities structures, systems and components, including performing minor repairs to building plumbing, mechanical systems, door hardware, fire and life safety protection, equipment systems, sprinkler systems and roof inspections.
Assists with and learns to identify repair and maintenance projects requiring the assistance of contractors or vendors; gathers information as directed to assist in estimating/evaluating project costs.
Assists with and learns to repair and maintain motorized equipment engines and to perform preventative maintenance.
Assists with and learns to perform electronic recordkeeping related to preventative maintenance and repair so that Facilities Management Services division makes the most efficient and effective use of computerized maintenance management and service request systems.
Maintains working knowledge of materials, systems and code requirements related to maintenance of facilities.
Responds to city emergencies and closures including adverse weather to be certain that all facilities are protected and remain operational. Assists with tasks required in preparing to open buildings after a closure including snow and ice removal, systems and equipment checks and start-up operations as assigned.
Knows and understands all safety procedures.
Operates a city vehicle and is responsible for its safe operation and reporting any observed maintenance needs.
Maintains appropriate records and reports.
Performs other related duties as required and responds to emergency situations.
Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent.
One year of general work experience, including trades or labor. Education or training the facilities maintenance trades may be substituted for work experience.
Possession of a valid drivers’ license.
Demonstrated knowledge of tools, recordkeeping and workplace safety procedures.
Demonstrated knowledge of basic computer use.
Working Conditions:
Work performed both indoors and outdoors with exposure to various weather conditions.
May be exposed to potentially hazardous conditions, noise and temperature extremes.
Involves frequent bending, standing, kneeling, climbing ladders, reaching below and above shoulders and lifting objects weighing up to 75 lbs.
Wrist, hand and finger dexterity is required to operate various equipment and materials.
Unconventional working hours including long shifts, weekends and holidays as needed.
Career Ladder:
After fully satisfying the job minimum requirements of the Facilities Maintenance Specialist I, incumbent may be advanced to Facilities Maintenance Specialist II. Advancement is conditional on availability of funding and requires divisional recommendation, Department Director approval and the concurrence of the Human Resources Department.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.POSITION TYPEFull-TimeDEPARTMENTPublic Services- FacilitesFull Time/Part Time:Full timeScheduled Hours:40Need help applying? Please call our Recruitment team at 801-535-6699 or email [email protected] .BENEFITSFull-Time roles with Salt Lake City Corp are eligible for a generous, robust benefits package including:
Health Insurance (95% of premium paid by city)
HSA or Flex Account (HSA – City contributes $1,000 - $2,000 annually into account, no match required)
Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
City-paid retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k)
A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually
Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services
Wellness clinic for employees and their families
Paid Time Off
12 vacation days to start
12 paid holidays & 1 personal holiday
Up to 80 hours of personal leave annually
6 weeks of paid parental leave to all new parents
Additional time off credit possible for rehires or new hires coming from another public jurisdiction
VETERAN EMPLOYER:Salt Lake City is proud to be a partner of the Utah Patriot Program, providing employment opportunities for Veterans, Military and spouses. We are also a proud National Service Partner.ABOUT SALT LAKE CITY CORP Our Salt Lake City family serves a population of over 200,000. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the City is committed to providing resources, access, and opportunity to all and continue to recruit and retain talented people from all backgrounds. Our employees make a real difference with the work they do every day and are actively shaping our beautiful City's future. We aspire to shape a better community and workplace, and as such, we are committed to pay equity. We are proud to have achieved gender pay equity as a leader in the Utah community by creating a workplace where there is equal opportunity for all. The City is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Salt Lake City will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at 801-535-7900.