Maintenance Worker I - Parks & Facilities

SALARY RANGE:        $28.02-$36.90/Hours 2025 Wages

CLOSING DATE:          Open until filled. First review January 15, 2025

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Ridgefield is looking for a Maintenance Worker I in the Public Works Department. The Department manages the design, construction, and operation and maintenance of all City-owned public infrastructure, including streets, sidewalks, water, stormwater, parks, and the cemetery. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing routine duties normally involving physical labor for the maintenance of City parks, sidewalks, streets and rights-of-way, and general facilities; and assisting with community events.

The Maintenance Worker I 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.

This is the entry level class in the Maintenance Worker series. This class is distinguished from Maintenance Worker II by performance of routine tasks and duties. Since this is the entry level in the series, employees may have only limited experience.

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 $170.48 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. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

1. Education: A high school diploma or equivalent.
2. Experience: Two years’ general work experience in construction, operation and maintenance of streets, parks, or facilities.
3. License: Have a valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record. 
4. Ability to obtain certifications/training: An Industrial First Aid/CPR Card, and a Flagging and Traffic Control Card within six months of Defensive Driving, Confined Space, Fall Protection, Fire Extinguisher, and Trenching and Shoring training within one year of employment.
5. Knowledge: Parks maintenance and landscaping knowledge is strongly preferred.
6. 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, fast learner, and good attitude. Lift a minimum of 50 pounds.

All employees are expected to work in a manner consistent with the City of Ridgefield’s Team Philosophy: work diligently to provide quality service and make a better community; with accountability, reliability, and integrity; be innovative, efficient, proactive, and adaptive; work as a cohesive team with compassion, leadership, and professionalism; and know how to have fun.

The final candidate will be required to successfully complete a thorough background investigation.

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested candidates must submit the following materials:

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

More information about the Public Works Department is available on the City’s website at www.ridgefieldwa.us or by calling Human Resources at 360-887-3557.

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.

Salary : $28 - $37