Utility Maintenance Worker - Greenway Sensitive Lands

City of Vancouver

2d • Onsite

About The Position

As one of the fastest growing cities in the Pacific Northwest, Vancouver is building a city of the future through innovation, sustainable development, excellent leadership and effectively working with an engaged community. Our growth is guided by our core values of livability, sustainability and resiliency, innovation, and equity and inclusion, and we accomplish our work through collaboration, innovation, compassion and empowerment. If who we are speaks to you, and if you’re the type of person who is interested in joining a team dedicated to environmental conservation in the community's parks and natural spaces then the City of Vancouver may be for you. We’re currently recruiting for a Utility Maintenance Worker - Greenway Sensitive Lands. The primary responsibilities for the job are to perform a variety of skilled work in the maintenance, inspection, repair, rehabilitation, construction, and other service activities related to Greenway Sensitive Lands. This is a full-time, regular, non-exempt position covered by the provisions of an agreement between the City and the AFSCME union. The schedule for this position is M-F, 6:30am to 4pm (9/80 flex). A Utility Maintenance Worker (UMW) is expected to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within 12-months of employment. The City of Vancouver is committed to investing in our new employees, and scheduling UMWs into a commercial truck driving school once the new employee meets probationary expectations. Prior to employment with the City of Vancouver, all new employees will acknowledge understanding of this requirement and agree to a tier-based reimbursement plan if the employee separates from the City within three years of their employment date. Open until filled. First review date - May 8, 2026.

Requirements

• Maintenance Worker: One (1) year of increasingly responsible experience performing field maintenance duties, preferably within the assigned area of responsibility.
• Equivalent to a HS Diploma/GED.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Senior Maintenance Worker: Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience performing field maintenance duties, preferably within the assigned area of responsibility.
• Equivalent to a HS Diploma/GED.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Basic skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Maintenance Worker: Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license
• Ability to obtain: Class “A” commercial driver’s license (CDL) permit within six (6) months of hire
• Class “A” commercial driver’s license (CDL) with tanker endorsement within twelve (12) months of hire
• Valid CPR/First Aid card within three (3) months of hire
• Flagging card within six (6) months of hire
• Forklift Certification within six (6) months of hire
• Defensive Driving certification within six (6) months of hire
• Senior Maintenance Worker: Possession of: Appropriate, valid driver's license
• Class “A” commercial driver’s license (CDL)
• Ability to obtain: Tanker endorsement with three (3) months of hire
• Valid CPR/First Aid card within three (3) months of hire
• Flagging card within six (6) months of hire
• Forklift Certification within six (6) months of hire
• Defensive Driving certification within six (6) months of hire
• Methods and techniques of pruning, construction, maintenance and repair related to vegetation management
• Operational characteristics of mechanical equipment and tools used in the area of vegetation management
• Safe work practices
• Pertinent federal, state and local laws that pertain to: storm water management
• Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment
• Use of personal computers and basic software
• Read and interpret basic maps and blueprints
• Apply good judgment and practical knowledge to resolve unusual or irregular problems in the area of work assigned
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Operate a personal computer and appropriate software
• Work in a manner consistent with the City of Vancouver’s Operating Principles
• Work and act as a team player in all interactions with other City employees
• Provide a high level of customer service at all times
• Project and maintain a positive image with those contacted in the course of work
• Develop and maintain collaborative and respectful working relationships with team members and others
• Consistently provide quality service
• Maintain regular and dependable attendance
• Demonstrate a commitment to valuing differences among people and to being inclusive
• Show the utmost respect for others, and act as a team player
• Promote safety as a guiding principle and a regular practice in accomplishing work by focusing on safe practices and complying with safety and health policies and procedures.
• Recognize unsafe conditions which may be hazardous to an employee or to the public.
• Works in safe and responsible manner; not putting self or others at risk.
• Complies with applicable policies and procedures including but not limited to using personal protective equipment, observing warning signs, learning about potential hazards, and reporting all unsafe conditions.
• This position is subject to successful completion of a pre-employment reference check, a basic criminal background check, a driving abstract, a medical evaluation, and drug testing.

Responsibilities

• Plant, water, propagate, transplant, prune, mow, monitor and otherwise maintain landscaped areas consisting of native trees and shrubs and herbaceous cover
• Inspect and maintain City properties such as, natural areas, wetlands and mitigation sites
• Mowing of natural grasslands and fire strips
• Provide mechanical, chemical, cultural and biological control of invasive and noxious weeds
• Rake leaves and clear debris and litter from walks, fields, and other facilities
• Perform winterizing maintenance in natural areas, wetlands, and mitigation sites where applicable
• Trim and prune trees and shrubs for natural appearance and viability; stake trees as necessary
• Assist Specialist with irrigation and spraying
• Perform sanitation services of public restroom(s) and litter/debris collection

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Benefits and work environment support and encourage a healthy, balanced lifestyle and ongoing development and learning opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees