Maintenance Worker - Streets Landscape

Under the supervision of the Operations Superintendent 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 for facilities, parks, streets, or street landscape divisions. 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.

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, pesticides, and vegetation control; install, operate, test, trouble shoot, and repair irrigation systems; perform light repair/maintenance on small engines.

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 team members in safety and maintenance procedures and practices; perform flagger duties.

Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.

Actively champion a culture of and commitment to workplace safety through everyday actions and leadership.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Must be at least 18 years of age.

Any combination equivalent to two (2) years of experience in parks/streets landscape (commercial or public grounds) position AND/OR relevant education, training, or certificate. This is a relevant combination of two (2) years.

License and Certification Requirements

Must possess a valid Washington State driver’s license and safe driving record by hire date and throughout employment.

Successful passing of background and reference checks, and driving record/abstract review. Applicants selected to interview must provide a driving record abstract at their expense, which is available at a minimal cost from the WA State Department of Licensing.

Satisfactory physical condition as evidenced by a City-approved medical examination. An offer of employment is conditioned upon passing a medical examination and drug screening.

Traffic flagger certification required within 90 days of hire date and maintained throughout employment.

CPR/First Aid certification required within six (6) months of hire and maintained throughout employment.

Be on standby status for after-hour and holiday emergencies on a rotating schedule.

Pesticide applicator’s license required within six (6) months of employment and maintained throughout employment.

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.

First aid and applicable safety precautions.

Proper vehicle load distribution and securing methods.

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 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, reliable, and timely attendance.

Effectively communicate verbally and in writing.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Understand and follow written and verbal instructions.

Follow procedures and clearly defined standards.

Document daily activities accurately.

Operate a variety of trucks and related motorized vehicles and equipment.

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.

Work is performed in both office and field and/or outdoor 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.

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.

Regularly works near moving mechanical parts; may work in high, precarious places; 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; outdoor heat and occasional wildfire smoke during summer months. The noise level is usually loud.

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.

Step increases are granted annually upon successful completion of a performance evaluation until the maximum of the salary range is reached.

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

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 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

Paid time off leave accrual is pro-rated for employees scheduled to work less than 40 hours per week.

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.

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.

Employees will be paid their regular compensation while serving on jury duty provided they forfeit the juror's daily stipend to the City.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A benefit equal to the employee's annual salary rounded up to the next thousand.

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.

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.

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 insurance plans are available to employees through AFLAC, such as accident/disability, cancer, dental and hospital intensive care.