Maintenance Worker (Parks) Job at City of Lakewood, WA
JOB SUMMARY
Two Maintenance Worker positions assigned to the Parks division will be filled.
The current work schedules are Sunday through Thursday.
Union: AFSCME
Under the supervision of the Operations Manager or designee, perform a full range of maintenance tasks up to and including journey level work, to implement City work programs. Depending on the assigned work area, perform a variety of duties for a full range of maintenance facilities, parks, streets, and/or street landscape maintenance. Provide logistical support and assistance for City programs and special events. Select and operate trucks, construction and maintenance equipment (motorized and non-motorized) in performing maintenance and improvement tasks for facilities, parks, streets, right-of-ways, public easements, and drainage systems.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Parks:
Perform maintenance related to turf, trees and shrubs, athletic fields, play equipment, hardscapes, and irrigation; inspect parks and remove debris and obstructions manually and mechanically; inspect and maintain play equipment; mow turf using riding and walk behind mowers; edge, trim and maintain planter areas; using a variety of power and hand tools, repair and maintain structures and pathways; abate graffiti and repair vandalism; clean restrooms, pick up and remove trash; trim trees and bushes; fertilize, aerate, top dress, and apply pesticides; clean, drag, rake, chalk, and set bases for ball field areas; install and maintain goal posts and nets for sports facilities; install, operate, test, troubleshoot, and repair irrigation systems.
Facilities:
Perform custodial work such as cleaning and maintaining office areas, floors, restrooms, and building exteriors; perform minor semi-skilled interior building maintenance, such as painting, plumbing, carpentry, and other skilled and semi-skilled trades work; prepare facilities, set up, and take down equipment for City programs and events.
Streets:
Operate various types of equipment for road maintenance and construction; load, haul and spread road maintenance material in dump trucks and trailers; operate mowing equipment for mowing roadside vegetation; and operate dump trucks with snow plow and/or sanding units attached for plowing or salting roads for snow and ice control. Perform routine road maintenance such as filling potholes, crack sealing, striping, installing pavement markings; brushing and blading; cleaning culverts; grading and reshaping shoulders; clearing debris from the roadway surface and right-of-way; spreading gravel, deicer, and salt; and clearing and removing snow; perform spot repairs to roadways and shoulders; place traffic cones and other traffic control devices; assist in the construction of minor public works improvements. Install, repair and replace signs and posts.
Streets Landscape:
Mow turf using riding and walk behind mowers; edge, trim, and maintain landscape areas structures and pathways; abate graffiti and repair vandalism; trim, prune, and shape trees and shrubs; fertilize, aerate, top dress, and thatch landscape areas; apply fertilizers and pesticides to include vegetation control; install, operate, test, trouble shoot, and repair irrigation systems; perform light repair/maintenance on small engines.
All Maintenance Staff:
Maintain tools and equipment in proper working condition; operate various types of vehicles to transport materials and personnel; prepare and maintain records, such as daily reports identifying specific work duty activities and time allotments; respond to inquiries from the public providing information within scope of knowledge and position; respond to emergency situations as necessary; remove trash, debris, and dead animals from roadways; assist in training subordinate personnel in safety and maintenance procedures and practices; perform flagger duties.
Perform other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Any combination equivalent to graduation from high school or GED AND two years experience in parks (commercial or public grounds) maintenance.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Be on standby status for after hour and holiday emergencies on a rotating schedule.
Must possess a valid Washington State driver's license by hire date and throughout employment.
Satisfactory physical condition as evidenced by a City-approved medical examination.
An offer of employment is conditioned upon passing a medical examination.
Applicants selected as finalists from the interview process must provide a complete driving record abstract . Driving record abstracts are available at a minimal cost from the Washington State Department of Licensing.
Some positions may require pesticide applicator's license within one (1) year of employment.
Some positions may require Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) certification within one year of employment and maintenance throughout employment
Some positions may require successful completion of Resource Management school within two years of employment.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Be on standby status for after hour and holiday emergencies on a rotating schedule.
Must possess a valid Washington State driver's license by hire date and throughout employment.
Satisfactory physical condition as evidenced by a City-approved medical examination.
An offer of employment is conditioned upon passing a medical examination.
Applicants selected as finalists from the interview process must provide a complete driving record abstract . Driving record abstracts are available at a minimal cost from the Washington State Department of Licensing.
Some positions may require pesticide applicator's license within one (1) year of employment.
Some positions may require Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) certification within one year of employment and maintenance throughout employment
Some positions may require successful completion of Resource Management school within two years of employment.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Standard methods of operation, maintenance, and repair for assigned function.
Tools, equipment, and materials used in maintenance and repair of assigned function.
City of Lakewood maintenance programs.
Hazards and safe practices associated with maintenance and repair work.
Basic requirements of maintaining assigned function in a safe, secure, clean and orderly manner.
Safe practices for operating, maintaining, and performing minor repairs on a variety of equipment.
Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Oral and written communication skills.
First aid and applicable safety precautions.
Proper load distribution in loading vehicles.
Occupational hazards and safety precautions applicable to working around traffic and moving equipment.
ABILITY TO:
Work flexible schedules, rotating shifts, and call backs on evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Operate all machinery, tools, and equipment needed for maintenance in a safe and proficient manner.
Maneuver vehicles through traffic and into tight spaces to accomplish loading and unloading.
Work independently with minimal direction and complete daily activities according to work schedule.
Maintain accurate records.
Obtain and maintain all appropriate certifications and licenses.
Lift heavy objects, walk and stand for long periods of time, and perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions.
Maintain regular and consistent attendance.
Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Understand and follow written and oral instructions.
Follow procedures and clearly defined standards.
Document daily activities accurately.
Operate a variety of trucks and related motorized equipment.
Standard methods of operation, maintenance, and repair for assigned function.
Tools, equipment, and materials used in maintenance and repair of assigned function.
City of Lakewood maintenance programs.
Hazards and safe practices associated with maintenance and repair work.
Basic requirements of maintaining assigned function in a safe, secure, clean and orderly manner.
Safe practices for operating, maintaining, and performing minor repairs on a variety of equipment.
Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Oral and written communication skills.
First aid and applicable safety precautions.
Proper load distribution in loading vehicles.
Occupational hazards and safety precautions applicable to working around traffic and moving equipment.
ABILITY TO:
Work flexible schedules, rotating shifts, and call backs on evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Operate all machinery, tools, and equipment needed for maintenance in a safe and proficient manner.
Maneuver vehicles through traffic and into tight spaces to accomplish loading and unloading.
Work independently with minimal direction and complete daily activities according to work schedule.
Maintain accurate records.
Obtain and maintain all appropriate certifications and licenses.
Lift heavy objects, walk and stand for long periods of time, and perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions.
Maintain regular and consistent attendance.
Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Understand and follow written and oral instructions.
Follow procedures and clearly defined standards.
Document daily activities accurately.
Operate a variety of trucks and related motorized equipment.
Properly attach, detach and pull different types of trailers.
Observe legal and defensive driving practices.
Estimate material quantities and weights in relation to the equipment assigned.
Work outdoors and operate vehicles for extended periods under all weather conditions.
Perform preventative maintenance and make adjustments and emergency repairs to equipment.
Read and interpret blueprints and schematic drawings.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed in both office and field environments and requires travel to a variety of locations to perform work. Exposure to various weather conditions, traffic hazards, and hazards from obstacles and open trenches associated with construction sites. May be required to enter tight and confined spaces by crawling, climbing, or descending into the space.
PHYSICAL ABILITIES:
Regularly required to perform sustained repetitive hand motion associated with the operation of motor vehicles, hand and power tools; heavy manual labor; work in confined spaces and around high levels of noise. Ability to sustain continuous physical effort including bending, walking, kneeling, crouching, reaching, climbing, carrying, standing, sitting, manipulation of and lifting of heavy equipment, lifting or moving 50 pounds and occasionally lifting and/or moving more than 100 pounds with assistance. Ability to hear and understand verbal and written instruction, and to communicate with others to exchange information. Job requires close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
HAZARDS: Regularly works near moving mechanical parts; may work in high, precarious places; is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and equipment vibration; occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level is usually loud.
The City of Lakewood is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Observe legal and defensive driving practices.
Estimate material quantities and weights in relation to the equipment assigned.
Work outdoors and operate vehicles for extended periods under all weather conditions.
Perform preventative maintenance and make adjustments and emergency repairs to equipment.
Read and interpret blueprints and schematic drawings.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed in both office and field environments and requires travel to a variety of locations to perform work. Exposure to various weather conditions, traffic hazards, and hazards from obstacles and open trenches associated with construction sites. May be required to enter tight and confined spaces by crawling, climbing, or descending into the space.
PHYSICAL ABILITIES:
Regularly required to perform sustained repetitive hand motion associated with the operation of motor vehicles, hand and power tools; heavy manual labor; work in confined spaces and around high levels of noise. Ability to sustain continuous physical effort including bending, walking, kneeling, crouching, reaching, climbing, carrying, standing, sitting, manipulation of and lifting of heavy equipment, lifting or moving 50 pounds and occasionally lifting and/or moving more than 100 pounds with assistance. Ability to hear and understand verbal and written instruction, and to communicate with others to exchange information. Job requires close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
HAZARDS: Regularly works near moving mechanical parts; may work in high, precarious places; is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and equipment vibration; occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level is usually loud.
The City of Lakewood is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
BENEFITS SUMMARY
for AFSCME MEMBERS
This is a summary of benefits and is not meant to be all inclusive. Please refer to Local 1938, Washington State Council of County and City Employees of the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees collective bargaining agreement, City policies and plan booklets for details.
WORK HOURS
The normal work week is five consecutive days of not more than eight hours per day, exclusive of lunch period. City Hall is open to the public from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Where appropriate, alternative work schedules may be established, providing that not more than forty hours are scheduled per work week.
SALARY INCREASES
Step increases are granted annually upon successful completion of a performance evaluation until the maximum of the salary range is reached.
HOLIDAYS
Employees are granted the following paid holidays:
New Year's Day
M.L. King, Jr. Day
Presidents' Day
Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans' Day
Thanksgiving
the day after Thanksgiving
Christmas day
Presidents' Day
Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans' Day
Thanksgiving
the day after Thanksgiving
Christmas day
Employees accrue one floating holiday on their anniversary date, which must be used within the following 12 month period. Holiday pay is pro-rated for employees scheduled to work less than 40 hours per week.
PAID TIME OFF
Paid time off leave is a benefit granted to employees to continue normal compensation during approved absences. Leave may be accumulated for succeeding years; however, the maximum accrual may not exceed 1,100 hours at the end of the calendar year.
Accrual Rate:
During the 1st year 200 hours of leave per year
After the 1st thru 2nd year 208 hours of leave per year
After the 2nd thru 4th year 216 hours of leave per year
After the 4th thru 9th year 232 hours of leave per year
After the 9th thru 14th year 264 hours of leave per year
After the 14th thru 20th year 296 hours of leave per year
After the 20th thru 29th year 312 hours of leave per year
After the 29th year 320 hours of leave per year
During the 1st year 200 hours of leave per year
After the 1st thru 2nd year 208 hours of leave per year
After the 2nd thru 4th year 216 hours of leave per year
After the 4th thru 9th year 232 hours of leave per year
After the 9th thru 14th year 264 hours of leave per year
After the 14th thru 20th year 296 hours of leave per year
After the 20th thru 29th year 312 hours of leave per year
After the 29th year 320 hours of leave per year
Paid time off leave accrual is pro-rated for employees scheduled to work less than 40 hours per week.
SHARED LEAVE
If an employee exhausts all paid leave because of medical reasons, they may be eligible to receive donated paid time off leave from other employees.
MILITARY LEAVE
Employees who are members of any federal military reserve unit or the Washington National Guard will receive up to twenty-one working days of paid leave during each year beginning October 1 and ending September 30, while engaged in active training duty or active duty.
The City will maintain continuity of health benefits to employees' families when employees are ordered to involuntary active military duty. Military differential pay is available during active military duty of more than 30 days and for no longer than 24 months.
JURY DUTY LEAVE
Employees will be paid their regular compensation while serving on jury duty provided they forfeit the juror's daily stipend to the City.
RETIREMENT PLAN
Employees and the City make contributions to the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) Plan 2 or Plan 3.
Under Social Security's Government Pension Offset, any Social Security spouse's or widow's or widower's benefits you may be entitled to will be reduced based on any pension you receive from the City's retirement plan.
Under Social Security's Government Pension Offset, any Social Security spouse's or widow's or widower's benefits you may be entitled to will be reduced based on any pension you receive from the City's retirement plan.
SOCIAL SECURITY REPLACEMENT
In lieu of Social Security, the City provides an alternative plan through the ICMA Retirement Corporation. The employee contributes 6.20% and the City contributes 4.77% of the employee's salary. The employee's investment choices range from conservative (low risk) to aggressive (high risk) opportunities. Employees are immediately 100% vested in the plan.
Under Social Security's Windfall Elimination Provision, any Social Security retirement or disability benefits you may be entitled to will be reduced based on any pension you receive from this replacement plan.
VOLUNTARY 457 DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN
Participation in a 457 deferred compensation plan is available to employees through payroll deduction. This is an optional investment program. The City matches an employee's contribution up to 3% of the employee's base monthly pay rate.
VOLUNTARY FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT
The Flexible Spending Account (IRS Section 125) is an optional tax savings program which is offered to employees annually. It allows employees to reduce taxable income by using part of their salary on a pretax basis to pay for out of pocket health care expenses and dependent care costs.
The effective date of health insurance coverage is the first day of the month following hire.
MEDICAL INSURANCE
Three medical plans are offered to employees and dependents through the Association of Washington Cities (AWC): the Regence High Deductible Health Plan (with a health savings account), the Regence HealthFirst Plan ($250 deductible), and the Kaiser Permanente Plan ($200 deductible).
Premiums are pro-rated based on FTE status for part-time employees.
Employees may be eligible to opt out of medical insurance coverage to receive $3,600 annually (pro-rated each pay period). Part-time employees may be eligible to opt out to receive an equivalent pro-rated amount.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a voluntary, confidential resource available to employees, dependents and household members. The EAP provides professional counseling assistance in addressing a variety of concerns ranging from substance abuse to relationship issues. Premiums are paid by the City.
VISION INSURANCE*
The Vision Service Plan (VSP) provides for annual eye examinations for employees and dependents. A $25 deductible benefit is provided for lenses, frames and contact lenses.
DENTAL INSURANCE*
Washington Dental Service (WDS) Plan E insurance is provided through AWC. This is an incentive based plan - 70% to 100% of the cost for Class I and Class II benefits (routine exams, basic cleanings, x-rays, fillings, etc.) is covered. Class III benefits (crowns, inlays and onlays) are paid at 50%. The plan pays a maximum of $2,000 per individual annually for covered benefits. A separate orthodontia plan provides a one time orthodontia benefit of $1,000 for eligible children.
- The City pays the entire premium cost for full-time employees and their dependents. Premiums for part-time employees and their dependents are pro-rated based on the employee's FTE status.
LIFE & LONG TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE
The City provides the following insurance coverage for employees through Standard Insurance (a copy of each plan certificate will be provided during orientation). The insurance is effective the first of the month following hire, unless an employee is hired on the first day of the month, in which case the coverage is effective immediately.
SURVIVOR INCOME LIFE INSURANCE
A monthly survivor income benefit is paid to an employee's eligible spouse and children upon the employee's death. Prior to any reduction for Social Security survivor's benefits, a benefit amount equal to 30% of the employee's insured earnings is paid to the spouse or children, and 60% is paid if both spouse and children survive.
BASIC LIFE INSURANCE/ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT
A benefit equal to the employee's annual salary rounded up to the next thousand.
LONG TERM DISABILITY (LTD)
Effective after 90 days of continuous disability. The maximum amount of the LTD benefit is 60% of earnings or $5,000 per month, whichever is less.
VOLUNTARY SUPPLEMENTAL LIFE INSURANCE
Employees may elect to apply for $30,000 to $300,000 in supplemental term life insurance coverage. Spouses may also be insured. Premiums are paid entirely by the employee.
VOLUNTARY SHORT TERM DISABILITY (STD)
Short term disability insurance provides benefit payments to help replace lost income when an employee is disabled due to a non-occupational accident or illness. Pregnancy or its complications are covered provided enrollment in STD insurance is prior to conception. Benefits are payable for a maximum of 13 weeks. This benefit is offered to employees at the time of hire and annually thereafter.
ADDITIONAL VOLUNTARY INSURANCE PLANS
Additional insurance plans are available to employees through AFLAC, such as accident/disability, cancer, dental and hospital intensive care.
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