Parks Maintenance Worker

Salary : $4,963.82 - $6,594.85 MonthlyLocation : Lake Stevens, WAJob Type: Full-TimeJob Number: 2024-00020Department: Parks & RecreationDivision: OperationsOpening Date: 08/08/2024FLSA: Non-ExemptBargaining Unit: TMThe Maintenance Worker Series offers advancement opportunities and Specialty Pay!During the peak season, typically mid-May to mid-October, the work schedule is Tuesday-Saturday or Sunday-Thursday. Other than the peak season, the work schedule is Monday-Friday.Do you enjoy working outdoors, creating and maintaining landscaping, and keeping park and playground facilities clean and ready for use? If you do, apply today to join the City of Lake Stevens Parks and Recreation Department! About the City of Lake Stevens:Lake Stevens is a vibrant and growing community - the second fastest-growing city in Snohomish County - with a population of over 40,000 makes us the 4th largest city in the county. Lake Stevens is generally a residential community with access to numerous commercial, retail and recreational opportunities. Of course, the crown jewel of the community is the lake itself, which boasts some of the greatest water recreational opportunities in the county. Lake Stevens is also uniquely situated, being close to the lake, ocean, and Cascade mountains, to take advantage of many outdoor activities. The Lake Stevens Schools are excellent and coupled with a city priority of parks and increased walkability, makes Lake Stevens an ideal place to raise a family.The City of Lake Stevens operates under the mayor-council system. The city's motto, "One Community Around the Lake", embodies our quality of life, top-ranked school district, and the City Council's commitment to providing excellent services and amenities for its residents.Why City of Lake Stevens?Work-Life Balance - We are committed to ensure that our staff experience the reward of public service, while also sustaining a routine that suits each individual's lifestyle. Work Where you Live! The City of Lake Stevens offers a comprehensive benefits package including:Retirement- through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems.Deferred Compensation- with city match.Excellent healthcare options- including medical, dental, vision insurance, city-paid life insurance and long-term disability, health savings accounts (HSA), and Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRA/VEBA)Paid leave- including paid sick leave, paid vacation, flexible holidays, paid holidays, and bereavement leave.See our benefits page for a complete list of all the benefits available to the City of Lake Stevens employees.Why work for the Parks & Recreation Department? The employees of the City of Lake Stevens Parks and Recreation Department worked together to create our Vision and Mission Statements!Our Vision:Enriching lives through diverse parks and recreation experiences. Our Mission:Lake Stevens Parks and Recreation enriches lives through our commitment to:Play: We provide vibrant locations to recreate in and have recreation programs and events that engage our community and activate our spaces.Access: We provide access to our diverse areas, including the city's lake, natural resources and trails.Stewardship: We maintain our parks to the highest standards while looking for ways to be more efficient. We embrace low impact methodology and climate resilience and protect and improve our environment by focusing on sustainability and water quality.Community: We strive to engage the public, promote healthy lifestyles, encourage inclusiveness and foster community identity.POSITION PURPOSE:This position performs a variety of work involving the operation, maintenance, and construction of public parks and facilities, which include buildings, structures, grounds, trails, parking lots, playgrounds, sports courts/fields, boat ramps and docks. Incumbents ensure that parks and open space are clean, safe, and enjoyable for the public. Work is performed under general supervision. The supervisor defines objectives, priorities, and deadlines; and assists incumbent with unusual situations, which do not have clear objectives or precedents. Incumbents are expected to plan and execute work assignments, handling conditions and challenges in accordance with laws regulations, city policies and procedures. Maintenance Worker level: Salary Range: $4,963.82 - $6,280.61 per month This is the entry level classification in the Maintenance Worker series. This class is distinguished from the Senior Maintenance Worker by the performance of the more basic and routine duties. The incumbent may or may not have specific skillset to conduct complex construction, maintenance, and repair duties. Additionally, Maintenance Workers require more training, quality control checks and general supervision than Senior Maintenance Workers. Since this class is considered an entry level position, employees may have limited or no direct work experience. Maintenance Worker-CDL level: Salary Range: $5,212.04 - $6,594.85 per monthThe CDL level classification is distinguished by the Maintenance Worker level by the possession of a Commercial Driver's License. The City offers a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to include additional pay for certifications and license, subject to rules outlined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement. For more information visit ourClass Specifications page for eligible Specialty pay for the Maintenance Worker Series. Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES- Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:Operation, inspection and maintenance of all equipment and hand tools used to complete assigned tasks. Perform ground maintenance including mowing, weeding, planting, blowing, vegetation management, litter picking, irrigation system maintenance and repairs, pest control, aerating soils, applying herbicide and fertilizer, and other landscaping needs.Perform maintenance and operation of facilities including equipment repair, equipment troubleshooting, cleaning, general repair, hardware repair, electrical repair and installation, plumbing repair and installation, roof repair, sheetrock repair, lighting repair, lighting installation, and interior and exterior painting. Perform maintenance on restrooms and other facilities including cleaning, minor repair activities, and janitorial services. Minor repair activities may include basic carpentry, drywall, concrete and masonry work, roofing, gutters, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work.Clean, maintain, repair, and install City Parks storm water systems.Grade, pave, patch, surface treatment, gravel, sweeping, clean, strip, and perform other repairs on park parking lots, sidewalks, and trails.Install, repair, and maintain various signs, kiosks, tables, benches, fences, playground equipment, recreational equipment, trails, walkways, and other amenities.Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide verbal information within the area of assignment; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.Perform various work to support special events and recreational needs of the City and Parks Department.Perform work on the lake and on the water's edge, including boat ramp and dock maintenance, buoy maintenance and removing water hazards.Perform work in accordance with all federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations and within mandated and appropriate safety standards and permit requirements.Respond to emergencies as needed, including providing support to the Public Works department and assisting with snowplowing.Serve as an on-call employee in after normal work hours and in emergency situations requiring parks and/or public works attention, if eligible.Keep vehicles, shop and storage area clean and orderly.Maintain regular and reliable attendance.Perform related duties as required.OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The duties, essential functions and qualifications contained in this job description reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions, the level of knowledge, and scope of the responsibility typically required of the job. It should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas to cover absences, to equalize peak work periods, or to otherwise balance the workload.PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: Please see the attached questionnaire and below for position specific physical requirements and typical working conditions. The physical demands and work environment characteristics described in the attached form are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.Work is primarily performed outdoors, subject to travelling by City vehicle from site to site several times each day. While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent will regularly work outside and is exposed to extreme cold and heat, wet and/or humid conditions, and exposed to changing weather conditions such as rain, sun, and snow; occasionally works in confined spaces; regularly works in the public view and in heavily used parks. The incumbent is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration and frequently works near moving mechanical parts. The incumbent is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud to very loud while operating machinery or working near equipment.Must meet the physical requirements/demands to flag according to the Washington State Transportation Commission regulations. Maintenance and operations tasks often require the use of powered and non-powered hand tools and equipment, including but not limited to mowers, edgers, trimmers, backpack blower, chainsaws, spreaders, pressure washers, paint sprayers, and post hole drivers. Work also requires equipment operation including, but not limited to, use of backhoes, tractors, excavators. Proper maintenance of equipment is a requirement of this position. It is the expectation that Maintenance Workers will gain proficiency and practice safety inspections, operations and maintenance of all tools and equipment. The incumbent may also be required to work on weekends, evenings, and holidays, subject to call back after normal work hours for emergency work. The incumbent may be required to carry a city phone after hours and on weekends. The incumbent may be required to work alone during work hours and on emergency call outs after hours. The incumbent may also be exposed to individuals who are irate or hostile. Work requires emphasis on safety of city employees and the public. QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS:Education, Training and Experience Guidelines:Education: High school diploma or G.E.D: andExperience: Experience with the safe operation of lawnmowers, trimmers, blowers, chainsaws, light construction equipment (tractor), and trucks performing general maintenance tasks is required. One (1) year of maintenance and repair in public works, parks, construction, or landscaping is preferred; Or: Any combination of education and experience, which provides the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge and ability required to perform the job, may be substituted for these qualifications:EducatiKnowledge of:Operations, services and activities of parks maintenance and repair.Purposes, uses, and operating characteristics of a variety of vehicles, equipment, power tools and hand tools used in parks maintenance and repair.Traffic laws, guidelines, and rules involved in truck and equipment operation.Practices and trends of the park and recreation industry.Irrigation systems, turf maintenance and/or vegetation/tree management.Maintenance and/or construction of concrete and asphalt trails and parking lots, boat ramps, docks, and/or playgrounds.Confined space entry.Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.Pertinent federal, state and local codes, laws, and regulations.General computer skills.Ability to:Understand and follow written and oral instructions and directions.Perform a variety of semi-skilled maintenance, construction and repair work in the area of work assigned.Use and operate vehicles and equipment, hand tools, and power tools and equipment required for the work in a safe and efficient manner.Read and interpret basic maps and plans.Perform a variety of tasks for extended periods of time and in unfavorable weather conditions.Perform heavy manual labor.Work safely and adhere to principles of safety.Ensure adherence to safe work practices and procedures and maintain a safe work area.Work independently in the absence of supervision.Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and make minor repairs to tools and equipment.Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.Successfully complete various required training classes and obtain and maintain certificates necessary for functional skills performance, maintenance and improvement. Establish and maintain trust, confidence, and effective working relationships with staff, elected and appointed officials, and members of the public. Correctly utilize English grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.Utilize interpersonal skills with tact, patience, courtesy and diplomacy.Understand and appropriately apply situational awareness of changing surroundings in a construction and/or traffic area.Understand and follow verbal and written instructions.Read and understand directions to locate job sites and work locations.LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS and OTHER REQUIREMENTS:Valid driver's license and a driving record which meets the city's requirements. If driver's license is out of state, must be able to obtain Washington State driver's license within 30 days of hire.Valid Washington State Flagger's Card or ability to obtain within six (6) months of date of hire is preferred. First-Aid Certification or the ability obtain certification within six (6) months of employment is required.Valid Washington State Boater's License is preferred. CDL job class only: Possession of a Class A Commercial Driver License. Ability to drive air brake equipped vehicles with tanker endorsement is required. Completion of position-relevant background check. Supplemental Information How to ApplyApplications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically. Your relevant experience may be evaluated to determine salary. Therefore, it is very important that the "Work Experience" portion of the application be completed in as much detail as possible. In order to be considered for this opportunity, please include the following with your online application: An attached resume outlining (in reverse chronological order) your experience to date.Contact details for a minimum three (3) individuals who can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job-related competencies. This information can be entered in the "References" section of the online application; does not require an additional attachment.The City of Lake Stevens is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, veteran's status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. There are no limitations to who's a best fit to serve this community. If we contact you for an interview and you need specific accommodations, please let us know. Please contact Human Resources at (425) 622-9422, ten (10) days in advance to allow time for us to make proper arrangements. You're also welcome to mail your request to City of Lake Stevens Human Resources, P.O. Box 257, Lake Stevens, WA 98258; or email to ******. Please visit the Benefits section of our webpage here: 01 Do you have a valid driver's license? (If your current license is out of state, you also acknowledge your ability to obtain a Washington State driver's license within 30 days of hire) Yes No 02 Which of the following best describes your highest level of education? High School Diploma or G.E.D. Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Doctorate I have none of the above 03 How many years of experience do you have in Parks & Recreation operation, maintenance, or construction? I have no experience I have less than one (1) year of experience I have one (1) to three (3) years of experience I have three (3) to five (5) years of experience I have more than five (5) years of experience 04 How many years of experience do you have in the safe operation of lawnmowers, trimmers, blowers, chainsaws, light construction equipment (tractor), and trucks performing general maintenance tasks? I have over 5 years experience I have between 3 and 5 years experience I have 1 to 3 years experience I have less than 1 year experience I have no experience 05 Do you have a valid first aid certification? Yes No 06 Do you have a Commercial Driver License (CDL)? Yes No 07 Do you have a Traffic Control Flagger certification? Yes No 08 Please list any current job-related certifications and/or licenses you currently posses (if you do not hold any, please type N/A): 09 Describe your professional experience related to the duties and responsibilities of this position. Required Question