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Equipment Maintenance - Shop Forman                                    

FROM: January 21, 2010 TO: February 4, 2010

CLASSIFICATION: PG- 6
 
WAGE/SALARY: $27,782.01 TO 33,090.22
  
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: Execute garage operations as per – Fleet Manager schedules. Diagnose and repair of mechanical, electrical and emission systems. Execute work schedules to include on- call and vacation considerations. Review repair progress and documentation to assure quality control. Oversee the technicians in the repair process and help when needed. Perform other related duties and assignments as required. Ability to communicate and cooperate effectively. Perform the duties of the Parts Foreman in his absence or scheduled. Answer division phones, create work orders, pickup department mail. Perform other duties as assigned.
 
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: High School Diploma or GED.
 
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Five years or more of hands-on mechanical repair or repair supervision. Must achieve at least three ASE certification within six months after assuming position. Must acquire West Virginia CDL drivers license within six months after assuming position. Must acquire a West Virginia vehicle inspection licenses within six months of assuming position.
 
OTHER COMMENTS:  Must provide own mechanic’s hand tools of suitable quality and quantity. Must be able to operate all types of fleet vehicles. Must be able to operate all types of testing equipment.
 
 
Street Department - Truck Driver (evening shift)
 
FROM: February 1, 2010 TO: February 15, 2010                    
 
CLASSIFICATION: PG-3
 
WAGE/SALARY: $25,931.90 TO 27,962.62
 
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: Drive a dump truck, hauling and dumping road- building materials. Assist the crew in the performance of their
duties. Drive a salt truck cleaning the streets of snow and ice. Work overtime and irregular hours in the performance of these duties. General
physical labor and other tasks assigned by the supervisor or foreman.
 
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: High School Diploma or GED. Current WV CDL Class A or B driver’s license. Must be able to work overtime as needed
 
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:    Construction experience preferred. Must have the ability to follow instructions. Prefer a minimum of (two) 2 years experience hauling and dumping road building materials.
 
Civic Center - Ticket Taker

CLASSIFICATION: IPT (Irregular part time) called only when needed as event schedule dictates.
WAGE: $7.25 per hour

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: Must be organized and have good communication skills. Primary responsibilities is to collect or scan admission tickets and passes from patrons at events, greet patrons attending events, examine tickets or passes to verify authenticity, refuse admittance to persons without tickets or passes. Must be dependable, well groomed, have telephone or cell phone (no long distance telephone numbers) and transportation to and from facility. Able to stand for long period of time and able to walk up and down stairs. Ability to follow instructions and communicate well with the public and fellow employees.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Minimum High School Diploma or GED.

OTHER COMMENTS:

  • Can not pick and choose which event you will work
  • Does include days, nights and weekends
  • Work 3 plus hours per event when called
  • Must be on time for shift

Once you have completed the application to be a ticket taker, bring it to the Administrative Office at the Charleston Civic Center. (Do not mail or take the application to the City of Charleston Personnel Office). If you are going to be close to the Civic Center, you may stop by and pick up an application in the Administrative Office on the second floor from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Monday thru Friday.

Civic Center - Box Office Ticket Seller

CLASSIFICATION: IPT (Irregular part time) called only when needed as event schedule dictates.
WAGE: $7.25 per hour

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: Primary responsibilities are to sale admission tickets to patrons at events.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Minimum High School Diploma or GED.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Experience working with the public. Experience requiring basic math computation. Must be computer literate.

OTHER COMMENTS:

  • Ability to communicate, cooperate and work well with fellow employees and the public.
  • Ability to follow directions as given and ability to execute basic math skills.
  • Must have valid driver’s license.
  • Ability to work unsupervised after receiving assignment.
  • Does include days, nights and weekends
  • Must have telephone or cell phone and transportation to and from facility.

Once you have completed the application to be a Box Office Ticket Seller bring it to the Administrative Office at the Charleston Civic Center. (Do not mail or take the application to the City of Charleston Personnel Office). If you are going to be close to the Civic Center, you may stop by and pick up an application in the Administrative Office on the second floor from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Monday thru Friday.

Civic Center - Usher

CLASSIFICATION: IPT (Irregular part time) called only when needed as event schedule dictates.
WAGE: $7.25 per hour

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: Must be organized and have good communication skills. Primary responsibilities is to assist patrons, check tickets to make sure patrons are in the correct location and assist them to their seats, guide patrons to exits or provide other instructions or assistance in case of emergency, provide assistance with patrons' special needs, such as helping those with wheelchairs, direct patrons to restrooms, concession stands and telephones, settle seating disputes and help solve other customer concerns, Must be dependable, well groomed, have telephone or cell phone (no long distance telephone numbers) and transportation to and from facility. Able to stand for long period of time and able to walk up and down stairs. Ability to follow instructions and communicate well with the public and fellow employees.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Minimum High School Diploma or GED.

OTHER COMMENTS:

  • Can not pick and choose which event you will work
  • Does include days, nights and weekends
  • Work 3 plus hours per event when called
  • Must be on time for shift

Once you have completed the application to be an usher, bring it to the Administrative Office at the Charleston Civic Center. (Do not mail or take the application to the City of Charleston Personnel Office). If you are going to be close to the Civic Center, you may stop by and pick up an application in the Administrative Office on the second floor from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Monday thru Friday.

Civic Center - Event Services Staff

CLASSIFICATION: IPT (Irregular part time) called only when needed as event schedule dictates.
WAGE: $8.50 per hour

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: Must be organized and have good communication skills. Will observe and report activities and incidents at job task location, provide public relations, information, and engage in preventing illegal entry. Assists with preserving order and health and safety of patrons and may act to enforce directives for the job task location site pertaining to personnel, patrons, and premises. Provide assistance with patrons' special needs, such as helping those with wheelchairs. Must be dependable, well groomed, have telephone or cell phone (no long distance telephone numbers) and transportation to and from facility. Able to stand for long period of time. Ability to follow instructions and communicate well with the public and fellow employees. Will receive and sign for full employment requirements upon employment. Background check and drug screening required.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Minimum High School Diploma or GED.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Experience working with the public.

OTHER COMMENTS:

  • Can not pick and choose which event you will work
  • Does include days, nights and weekends
  • Work a minimum of 3 plus hours per event when called
  • Must be on time for shift

Once you have completed the application bring it to the Administrative Office at the Charleston Civic Center. (Do not mail or take the application to the City of Charleston Personnel Office). If you are going to be close to the Civic Center, you may stop by and pick up an application in the Administrative Office on the second floor from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Monday thru Friday.