Laborer (Parks & Public Facilities)

City of Richland

1d•$23 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the assigned supervisor or designee, performs manual labor in a variety of tasks in the maintenance of City parks and facilities. Subject to after hours and weekend work as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Valid driver's license.
Eighteen (18) years of age or older.
Knowledge of: General principals of grounds and landscape maintenance activities and vegetation control.
Proper tools and equipment required for performance of assigned duties.
Safe use and proper care and usage of hand tools and small powered equipment.
Laws pertaining to the operation of motor vehicles and safe driving practices.
Applicable health and safety policy, procedures, and practices.
Skills and Abilities to: Operate light duty vehicles and battery, electric, or fuel powered equipment.
Utilize hand and power tools used in performance of duties.
Follow oral and written instructions.
Follow safe work practices and observe safety rules and precautions.
Observe legal and defensive driving practices.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Work independently and perform semi-skilled tasks without close supervision.
Meet schedules and timelines.
Work cooperatively with others.
Adhere to work policies and procedures as established by the City and assigned supervisor.
Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Demonstrate the City's shared values of Teamwork, Integrity, and Excellence, and in accordance with department expectations.

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years of professional experience in lawn maintenance and landscaping, including athletic fields, public parks, and turf maintenance.
Two (2) years of experience and knowledge of other specialties, such as irrigation, herbicide/pesticide, arboriculture, janitorial, building maintenance and repair, carpentry, plumbing, and mechanical.
Two (2) years of experience in ballfield maintenance.

Responsibilities

Performs general maintenance and cleanup of grounds, facilities, and other assigned areas.
Assists in turf placement, seeding, fertilizing, and maintenance.
Performs fertilizing using a push spreader.
Assists in the repair of irrigation systems and piping up to 4-inches.
Prepares and maintains ball fields to game conditions.
Plants flowers and small shrubs.
Assists in the repair of park equipment and facilities.
Assists in playground installation.
Removes litter and debris.
Paints over/removes graffiti, and assists with other painting assignments.
Performs janitorial work.
Cleans wading pools and splash pads.
Tests wading pool and adds chemicals as needed.
Operates equipment to include, light trucks, small dump trucks, compactor truck, ballfield machine, and chipper.
Operates mowing equipment to include, riding mowers, skag mowers, hand powered mowers, 72" riding mowers, and 16-foot-wide mowers.
Operates gas powered equipment to include, backpack blower, string trimmer, edger, vacuum, sod cutter, pressure washer, weedwhacker, snow blower, small hand and power tools, aerator, and chainsaw.
Operate City vehicles and equipment in a proper and safe manner.
Receives zone assignments and reports on progress to lead(s) and supervisor.
Prioritize and effectively execute zone assignments.
Performs other related projects and 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