Maintenance Worker II

SALARY RANGE:       $29.60 - $38.98/hour

CLOSING DATE:       Open until filled. First review July 26, 2024.

The Maintenance Worker II is a regular, non-exempt position with a normal work schedule of four 10-hour days per week and may require working on weekends. The position is covered under the terms of the collective bargaining agreement between Teamsters Local 58 and the City of Ridgefield.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Public Works Department is looking for a Maintenance Worker II who will perform skilled functions that support the maintenance of parks and landscaping at other City owned properties. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing duties normally involving physical labor including but not limited to:

1. Operating a variety of light-to-medium equipment and machinery such as large trucks with or without trailers, dump trucks, loaders, backhoes, mowers, and/or other related equipment.
2. Performing skilled work in a variety of grounds maintenance duties in park areas, landscapes, and/or other open areas, including mowing and edging turf, watering, weeding, pruning trees, shrubs and hedges; and/or other miscellaneous maintenance projects.
3. Performing minor repairs/improvements and maintaining the cleanliness and orderliness of park grounds (turf, shrubs, trees and vegetation), facilities (restrooms and picnic shelters) and infrastructure (parking lots, tables, benches and irrigation systems).
4. Operating and performing minor repairs on hand-held power and landscaping tools.
5. Operating and performing minor upkeep on trucks, tractors, mowers or other light automative mechanical equipment.
6. May perform repairs and/or construction of park trails such as grading and compacting.
7. Assisting with community events tasks such as hanging banners and setting up and taking down canopies and other event equipment.

This is the full journey level class in the Maintenance Worker series. Employees within this class are distinguished from Maintenance Worker I by the performance of the full range of maintenance duties as assigned including the operation of applicable vehicular and stationary equipment and complex maintenance and construction tasks.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

The City of Ridgefield currently provides medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents. Employees contribute 10% of the medical premium which is now $157.68 per month. The City also provides life insurance at two times your annual salary, long-term disability insurance, flexible spending account options and an Employee Assistance Program.

Other benefits include an Employee Wellness program, voluntary life insurance, paid vacation and sick leave. Leave benefits currently include vacation accrual up to 80 hours during your first year of employment, 11 paid holidays per year, 3 additional paid floating holidays, and 8 hours accrued sick leave each month.

The City encourages and supports continued professional development for all employees. Such as career-based tuition reimbursement, degree and certification incentives, and membership fees for professional organizations. Enrollment in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) and the Western Conference of Teamsters Pension Trust Fund is automatic.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.

1. Education: A high school diploma or equivalent.
2. Experience: Three years’ general work experience in construction, operation and maintenance of streets, drainage or facilities.
3. License: Have a valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.
4. Certifications: Possession of a Washington State Commercial Driver’s License.
5. Possession of or Ability to obtain certifications/training: Pesticide license within six (6) months of hire. An Industrial First Aid/CPR Card, and a Flagging and Traffic Control Card within six (6) months of hire. Defensive Driving, Confined Space, Fall Protection, Fire Extinguisher, and Trenching and Shoring training within one year of employment.
6. Knowledge of the following is strongly preferred: Parks maintenance and landscaping. Methods and techniques of construction, maintenance and repair related work. Operational characteristics of mechanical equipment and tools. Safe Work Practices.
7. Ability to: Work and communicate effectively as part of a team. Use tact and good judgment in responding to questions from the general public. Take the initiative to get work done with a positive “can do” attitude. Take direction well, work independently, fast learner, and good attitude. Lift a minimum of 50 pounds. 

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested candidates must submit the following materials:

1. A completed application for employment.
2. A current resume.
3. A cover letter explaining why the candidate is interested in the job position, strengths and challenges in the job, and a short summary of why the candidate is qualified for the position.

The City of Ridgefield is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining a diverse mix of talented people who want to come, grow, and do their best work here. Together, we strive to create and maintain a working environment that is inclusive, equitable, welcoming and that provides the best possible services for our community.

This announcement is meant only as a general descriptive recruitment guide. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract and is not a complete description of the job.