Maintenance Assistant

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Maintenance Assistant

Salary

$4,901.69 - $5,824.88 Monthly

Location

Lacey, WA

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2024-00041

Department

Public Works

Division

Parks Maintenance

Opening Date

05/03/2024

Closing Date

5/19/2024 5:00 PM Pacific

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BASIC PURPOSE

Reporting to the Parks, RAC, or Right of Way Senior Maintenance Technician, the Maintenance Assistant assists the Parks Maintenance Department in grounds maintenance in right of ways, parks, trails, and undeveloped properties owned by the City. Performs semi-skilled, routine, and basic labor, repair, general upkeep, and grounds care work using small tools and non CDL equipment. Many work assignments are routine and can be performed independently and with limited supervision. Maintenance Assistants are utilized at the RAC, in the parks Division and on the Rapid Response Team. Specific duties vary depending on the work of the team.

The schedule for this position is Tuesday-Friday, 11:30am to 8:00pm, and Saturday, 6:00am to 2:30pm.

A first review of applications will occur on Monday, May 20th.

Interviews are tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, May 29th.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties include but are not limited to the following:

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operates and repairs/maintains hand/power tools and equipment.

• Uses work orders, time card system, and written records to accurately document work and activities.

• Serves as City contact for maintenance problems that arise and attends to issues and calls if additional staff is needed.

• May be assigned to lead the work of part-time or seasonal employees.

• Takes initiative to correct routine problems and makes suggestions for improving work methods.

• Contributes to the planning and organization of the work.

• May be called upon to assist crews from any Public Works Operations section when needed, but are not expected to be proficient in all of the duties performed by these sections.

• Maintains a safe and sanitary work environment; prepares for and aware of surroundings, and wears appropriate personal protective equipment as necessary.

• Good communication skills with the public and coworkers. Takes the time to ensure messages are easily understood. Closes all contacts courteously and appropriately.

RAC Maintenance Assistant:

• Performs athletic field maintenance including: mowing, fertilizing, top dressing, over seeding, lining fields, moving fences, goals, bases and mounds, re-sodding goal mouths, synthetic field grooming and repairs and crumb rubber filling.

• Weeds and edges flower beds.

• Assists with and/or makes minor repairs to irrigation systems.

• Plants and/or prunes trees, shrubs, and flowers.

• Maintains restrooms and other park equipment such as play equipment and seating areas. Assists with facility repair

• Operates large mowers and tractors with implements.

• Routinely cleans restrooms, empties garbage cans, and picks up litter.

• Pressure washes to clean park amenities or remove graffiti.

Irrigation Maintenance Assistant:

• Maintains irrigation in parks and right of ways including: troubleshooting irrigation alarms, irrigation repairs, irrigation start up and winterization, booster pump maintenance and irrigation locates.

• Maintains drinking fountains in the parks.

• During the seasons when the irrigation is not utilized, assists with weekend rounds to include: cleaning restrooms, litter collection and emptying trash cans.

• Parks grounds maintenance including: blowing, branch and leaf removal, weeding, etc.

Rapid Response Team Maintenance Assistant

• Performs basic general cleaning, trash collection, upkeep/maintenance, repair, pressure washing, and painting around the City to include:

• Working directly with the Lacey Police Department performing removal of trash and unauthorized debris from inhabited or abandoned homeless encampments.

• Removal of human waste, biohazardous materials, and hypodermic needles.

• Graffiti removal using appropriate chemicals, tools, and materials.

• Garbage pickup on City trails, right of ways, parks, and City properties as directed.

• Regular shopping cart pickup on all City properties and right of ways. Disposes of carts or sanitizes and return to appropriate merchant.

• When not working on homeless related issues, performs a variety of right-of-way and streetscape maintenance duties to include: mowing, edging, line trimming, tree planting and pruning, ornamental shrub pruning, annual flower maintenance, integrated pest management, leaf and litter removal, blowing debris, weeding, graffiti removal, vandalism repair, and other tasks related to grounds maintenance.

QUALIFICATIONS

A high school diploma or G.E.D. and experience operating equipment to include large mowers and tractors with implements.

OR

Any combination of experience, education, and training that would provide the level of knowledge and ability required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A WSDA Pesticide Public Operator Certification and license.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS OR LICENSE(S):

• Must pass a background investigation and a pre-employment physical, including drug testing, to determine the ability to perform the essential functions of the position.

• Must maintain a level of physical and mental fitness necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.

• Must have a valid Washington state driver license and a driving record acceptable to the City and the City's insurance carrier.

• Verification of identity and United States work authorization must be complete as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act.

• Obtain flagging certification and first aid/CPR certification within first 12 months of hire.

• Specialized certification/training for new personnel relating to the legal requirements for divisional operations will be required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• Basic repair techniques, maintenance, cleaning, building, and/or landscaping techniques.

• Work hazards and demonstrated "safety consciousness" and intent to comply with pertinent safety regulations, standards, and guidelines.

Skill in:

• Record-keeping.

• Warmly greeting the public and co-workers, and clearly conveying a sincere willingness to be of service and/or open to resolving the situation at hand.

• Clearly explains self and provides appropriate answers when necessary.

Ability to:

• Operate and maintain small manual/power equipment tools necessary for the position.

• Demonstrate mechanical aptitude.

• Communicate effectively and follow verbal and written instructions.

• Adhere to work rules and guidelines.

• Identify problems, make appropriate and quick decisions under emergency conditions, and exercise initiative and judgement in making needed repairs/clean-up and/or requesting assistance.

• Read, write, and perform the necessary arithmetic calculations required of the position.

• Work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the division.

• Work within teams and be diplomatic.

• Close all contacts courteously and appropriately.

• Demonstrate punctual, regular, and reliable attendance.

• Works overtime as assigned.

• Abide by and uphold City of Lacey team values including Safety, Teamwork, Service, Professionalism, Trust, Humility and Accountability.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

• Hearing, speaking, or otherwise communicating to exchange information in person or on the phone.

• Perform strenuous physical labor associated with the essential duties of the position.

• Work in the field in all weather conditions and over rough terrain.

• Lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying objects up to fifty (50) lbs. Some assistance is available to mitigate the heaviest lifting.

• Bending, kneeling/crouching, reaching, climbing and crawling.

• Operating heavy equipment, as well as electric, gas, and various hand tools.

• Grasp and hold and effectively use assigned personal protective equipment and tools for the position.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Working conditions will vary depending upon assignment.

• Maintenance staff may be assigned to hazardous work areas such as the street surfaces, rights-of-way, medians, parking lots, and around heavy equipment and power tools.

• Potential exposure to upset, distressed, and volatile members of the public.

• Typical assignments are out-of-doors occasionally requiring work in inclement weather at dirty, wet, noisy, or cramped work sites.

• May occasionally be exposed to emergency or disaster worksites.

• Regularly exposed to unsanitary conditions and hazards like chemicals, hypodermic needles, feces, urine, and garbage.

• Work in the field performing strenuous labor maintenance tasks in all weather conditions and over rough terrain.

The City of Lacey understands the importance of benefits and offers a competitive and full benefits package for all regular full-time employees.

Generally, represented employees may receive some, or all, of the benefits listed below, based on their union contracts. Those employees should consult their union agreements for specific information about their benefits, which can be found on the City web page here (http://www.ci.lacey.wa.us/city-government/city-departments/human-resources/union-contracts-and-policies) . This position is represented by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 618-L.

Medical Insurance Benefits:

• Medical - Choice of Regence BlueShield (PPO) or Kaiser Permanente (HMO) plans offered through the Association of Washington Cities (AWC) Trust.

The employer pays 100% of employee's monthly premiums and 90% of qualified dependent/domestic partner's premiums.

• Vision - VSP with low co-pays

• Dental – Choice of Willamette or Delta Dental plans and orthodontia coverage.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Program that provides resources to employees, their immediate family (including dependent children) and anyone living in the employee’s household. The EAP can provide help with matters such as stress/anxiety, parenting, grief, workplace issues, legal services, financial services, and more.

Life Insurance & Long Term Disability & Accidental Death and Dismemberment

• Employer paid life insurance plan

• Employer paid long term disability plan

• Employer paid accidental death and dismemberment plan

Leave Benefits:

• 96 Hours of Vacation on Accrual Basis (increasing with years of service)

• 11 Paid Holidays

• 2 Floating Holidays

• 8 Hours Sick Leave Accrued per Month

• Jury Duty/Military Leave

• Bereavement Leave

*All benefits and accruals are outlined in the collective bargaining agreement found here: Policies, Union Contracts, Pay & Benefits - City of Lacey (https://cityoflacey.org/union-contracts-policies-pay/)

Investment and Retirement Programs:

• State retirement pension plan – Includes employer paid contributions to the State of Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS)

• 457 Deferred Compensation (voluntary)- two options MissionSquare and DRS

• Social Security benefit (for Public Employee Retirement Systems (PERS) covered staff) – Our Employee Benefits include employer paid contributions to Social Security and Employees pay the employee portion of Social Security tax.

• HRA/VEBA plan- A designated monthly amount (a City and/or employee contribution) is paid into a Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) VEBA account. An HRA is a type of health plan savings account for your family’s medical care expenses and premiums, which can be accessed during employment with the City or saved and used at separation or retirement.

• 1-2% Benefit - Employer provides contributions between 1-2% (depending on position type) of your monthly salary pre-tax towards two options; 1) applied to insurance premium amount owed for dependent coverage or invested into a 457 deferred compensation account; OR a cash disbursement amount applied to your check monthly but the amount is taxed.

Voluntary Benefits:

• Optional plans for additional life insurance, disability, and accident coverage

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Plan - employees can contribute pre-tax contributions toward IRS allowed, qualifying medical and/or daycare expenses.

Wellness Program:

• The City has a robust employee Wellness program that offers a variety of resources and activities for employee well-being.

Flexible Working Arrangements:

• In recognition of Commute Trip reduction efforts, the City of Lacey provides flexible and alternative work schedules for many of our workforce positions.

• City Hall is within minutes driving from I-5 Exit 108, and within walking/biking distance from Park and Ride Transit Martin Way Location and the Chehalis Western Trail.

Tuition Reimbursement:

• The City promotes a learning environment and encourages opportunities for employees to continue to grow in their positions and careers. The City offers tuition reimbursement (as outline in City Personnel Policies) for eligible employees.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF):

• Employees are also eligible to apply to The Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. This program is a United States government program that was created under the College Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2007 to provide indebted professionals a way out of their federal student loan debt burden by working full-time in public service.

*Note: Regular part-time employees may be eligible for pro-rated benefits (medical/dental/vision) depending on the hours of work assigned to the position. Their spouses and dependents are not eligible for health insurance coverage.