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Job Description
Distinguishing Features of the Class
Under general supervision, performs various responsible work related to the protection, maintenance, and security of City facilities. Responsibilities include placing traffic safety devices, patrolling Public Works buildings and grounds to identify hazards or unauthorized activity, and responding directly to public safety concerns.
Work Assignment: Shifts could include days, evenings, nights and weekends.
Acceptable Experience and Training- Graduation from high school or possession of a GED; and
- One (1) year of experience in general labor or basic office or administrative experience.
Required Special Qualifications- Candidates for positions in this class must pass a post-employment offer background check, physical examination and drug screen.
- Possession of a valid State of Iowa Driver’s license
Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)- Patrols buildings and grounds to check on safety hazards or trespassers.
- Received and responds to telephone calls by providing information or routing inquiries and complaints to the appropriate departments.
- Places barricades and blinkers at traffic hazards.
- Receives and clears Iowa One Call locate requests, dispatches on-call Utility Locator if necessary.
- Receives and dispatches emergency calls on radio.
- Drives a truck transporting material or employees.
- Removes trash from streets and right of way.
- Inputs and retrieves data from a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
- Performs related work as required.
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Closing Date/Time: 9/24/2025 4:00 PM Central -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Des Moines
Show moreDes Moines is the capital city and is the commercial, financial, transportation, and governmental hub of Iowa. Extending over 80 square miles, Des Moines is home to over 212,000 people and the central city of a metropolitan area of approximately 634,000. Des Moines is a vibrant city, intersected by the Des Moines and Raccoon Rivers.
Des Moines is a city with many cultural amenities, ease of commuting, Iowa State government, three higher education institutions, good schools, ample shopping, affordable housing, fine dining, great health care, and a stable high-performing local government. It also is the home of the Iowa State Fair and is the host to countless conventions, trade shows, and sporting and entertainment events each year.
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