Construction & Maintenance Worker I

City of Richland

22h•$30 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the assigned supervisor or designee, performs a variety of tasks in the construction and maintenance of City parks, grounds and facilities; assists in all work of a Construction & Maintenance Worker II and performs essential job functions of the laborer position. Subject to after hours and weekend work as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Two years (2) years of experience in the construction and maintenance of parks, grounds and facilities to include one (1) year of generalist experience in one of the following specialty areas: Arborist, Carpentry, Irrigation, Plumbing & Mechanical and Pesticide/Herbicide as defined in the Construction & Maintenance Worker II job description (with exception of required certifications).
Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that would provide the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
Valid driver’s license upon hire date.
Knowledge of: Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, codes and regulations related to assigned activities.
Equipment, procedures and practices involved in grounds, landscape and building construction and maintenance.
Turf and plant care management best practices, to include irrigation systems.
Proper tools and equipment required for performance of assigned duties.
Applicable health and safety policy, procedures and practices.
Skills and Abilities to: Learn, read, interpret, and apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Follow oral and written instructions.
Follow health and safety regulations.
Observe legal and defensive driving practices.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Organize and complete a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner; work independently with little or no direction and meet deadlines.
Exercise technical and functional direction over assigned staff in preceding levels and provide on the job training as needed.
Use tact, initiative, prudence and independent judgment within general policy and procedural guidelines.
Establish, maintain and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Provide continuous effort to improve operations, streamline work processes and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality customer service.

Responsibilities

Reports job status, field, facility and equipment conditions, and observed safety issues to the supervisor or assigned designee.
Operates tractors, forklifts, trenchers, chainsaw, chipper, bobcat/skid steer, front end loader, ride on roller, JLG lift and other equipment necessary to complete essential job functions.
Willingness to stay current in the field and learn on the job training for other specialties.
Assists Construction & Maintenance Worker II in their essential job functions.
Performs construction and maintenance of City parks, grounds and facilities such as, turf placement, top dressing, and fertilizing using large equipment; irrigation maintenance such as cleaning filters, repairing broken heads, broken lines up to 4” and manually operate controller for sprinkler performance checks; concrete forming and placing; cuts down trees from ground level and plants trees as assigned; assembles and installs office furniture and accessories.
Performs essential job functions of the Laborer I and other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Excellent preferred provider plan with a substantial City-paid contribution
City-paid dental and vision plans
City-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (equals two times the employees annual salary)
City-paid Long-term Disability Insurance
Participation in the State of Washington's Retirement Plan (PERS)
Paid Time Off (PTO)
10 Paid Holidays
4% City-match (base pay) deferred compensation plan 457
Extended Sick Leave (ESL)
City-paid and Employee-paid Retirement Health Savings Plan
Section 125 - Flexible Benefits Plan (Medical/Dependent Care)
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Accrual Rates Rates subject to change based upon collective bargaining agreement (CBA). See CBA for eligibility requirements.