Park Maintenance Worker I-II - Turlock Irrigation District : Job Details

Salary: $26.06 - $30.69 Hourly Location : La Grange, CA Job Type: Full Time Job Number: 1762 Department: DON PEDRO RECREATION AGENCY Opening Date: 08/29/2024 Closing Date: Continuous DescriptionJOB SUMMARY Under supervision, perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled duties in the construction, repair, cleaning and maintenance of the Don Pedro Recreation Area. Examples of DutiesDISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS Park Maintenance Worker I is the entry level class in the Park Maintenance Worker series. This class is distinguished from the Park Maintenance Worker II class by the performance of the more routine maintenance tasks and duties assigned to positions within the series. Since this class is typically used as a training class, employees may have only limited or no directly related work experience. Park Maintenance Worker II is the full journey level class in the Park Maintenance Worker series. Employees within this class are distinguished from the Maintenance Worker I by the performance of the full range of maintenance duties including the operation of the full range of tools and mechanical equipment related to a specific assignment under general supervision. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the Park Maintenance Worker I class, or when filled from the outside, require prior experience in construction and maintenance. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Park Maintenance Worker I Receives immediate supervision from supervisory and management staff. Park Maintenance Worker II Receives general supervision from supervisory and management staff. Exercises functional and technical supervision over lower level maintenance staff. Has completed all certification and licensing of the Park Maintenance Worker class. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Assist in the maintenance and repair of all buildings, structures and other improvements, including, water and sewer lines. Maintain and use a variety of simple hand and power tools, such as drills, paint sprayers, pipe threaders, hand saws, hand trucks, etc. Operate and perform minor maintenance and repairs on a variety of equipment, including, but not limited to, the solid waste (garbage) truck and other vehicles, backhoe, various tractors, mowers, forklift, weedeaters, blowers, chainsaws, welder and vessels. Train and exercise functional and technical supervision over seasonal staff. Perform other related duties as required or assigned by supervisor. Typical QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the skills and abilities would be: Education Equivalent of the completion of the twelfth grade. Experience Two (2) years of maintenance experience in an outdoor recreation area or equivalent, related facility. Skills and Abilities Interpersonal and Communication: Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Technical and Analytical: Knowledge of the techniques, tools, equipment, materials, chemicals, and procedures used to operate, repair, construct and maintain the buildings and recreational facilities including sewage treatment and municipal water plants and collection and distribution systems. Ability to read English and compute simple mathematical problems. Ability to measure and cut materials to specific lengths and dimensions. Ability to learn and use the proper methods and procedures for collecting water samples and performing routine water treatment tests (chloride and pH levels). Ability to operate a variety of vehicular and stationary mechanical equipment in a safe and effective manner; use and operate hand tools, mechanical equipment, and power tools and equipment required for the work in a safe and efficient manner; and work independently in the absence of supervision. Keep records and prepare reports and estimates of materials and costs. Supplemental InformationNecessary Special Requirements Possession of an appropriate California Driver License. Grade I Certificate for Water Treatment at the time of hire. Operator-In-Training Certificate (OIT) for Wastewater Treatment at the time of hire or within six (6) months. Appropriate level Water Distribution Certificate within one (1) year of hire. Appropriate grade Water Treatment Certificate within two (2) years of hire. Appropriate grade of Wastewater Treatment Certificate within two (2) years of hire. CPR and First Aid certification within six (6) months of hire. Must be able to work weekends and holidays. SELECTION CRITERIA Item Percentage Required to Obtain a Passing Score Written Examination 70% (Section Weight - 50%) Oral Interview 70% (Section Weight - 50%) Medical Examination This position may require a medical examination to determine medical fitness for performing the duties assigned to the position or classification. Turlock Irrigation District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It does not discriminate on the basis of, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, sex, physical and mental disability, medical condition (cancer related), age (over 40), and marital status. Assistance is available in filling out job applications for disabled individuals. Applicants will be subject to drug testing in accordance with FHWA regulations, when the position requires a Commercial Driver's License. Turlock Irrigation District's bargaining unit positions are a part of an agency shop. Turlock Irrigation District provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with a disability in accordance with federal and state law. SUBMIT APPLICATION TO: Human Resources Department, via our web site at www.tid.orgPOSTING Internal and external applicants may apply beginning Thursday, August 29, 2024 until position is filled or we have enough qualified applicants. Internal Candidate Note: Please refer to TIDEA MOU Section 20.2 for additional wage information. Written Examination Date(s): To Be Determined after posting closes Stephanie Martinez Human Resources Analyst (209) ###-#### EMPLOYEE BENEFITS SUMMARY The following summary of benefits is provided by the Turlock Irrigation District for employees filling regular full time positions.Holidays: 12 paid holidays per calendar year Sick Leave: 12 sick leave days per calendar year with no accumulation limit Vacation:T.I.D.E.A. Bargaining Unit 2 weeks (7 month through 5th year) 3 weeks (6th year through 9th year) 4 weeks (10th year through 14th year) 4 weeks + 2 days (15th year through 19th year) 4 weeks + 3 days (20th year & thereafter) Health Insurance is provided by the District and administered through our Third Party Administrator. Turlock Irrigation District utilizes the Anthem Blue Cross Prudent Buyer PPO Network. Out-of-pocket expenses can be limited if Anthem Blue Cross plan providers and hospitals are used. Employees have a choice of a PPO Plan or a HDHP (High Deductible Health Plan) during open enrollment or a qualifying event as per IRS plan guidelines. Prescription Insurance is administered by Express Scripts. We have a four-tiered co-pay structured plan: generic; formulary; non-formulary; & specialty. For maintenance medications, the Express Scripts Mail Order plan is most cost effective. Dental Insurance is provided by the District and administered through Delta Dental PPO Network. Preventative benefits are paid at 100%; basic benefits are paid at 80%, crowns, jackets and cast restoration benefits are paid at 50%. The District offers a voluntary Base Plus Buy-Up plan. Employee costs are minimized when utilizing a Delta Dental PPO Dentist/Orthodontist. Vision Insurance is provided by the District and administered through VSP. Employee costs are minimized when utilizing a VSP Optometrist. The District offers a voluntary Buy-Up Vision plan. Flexible Spending Account (Section 125) is made available to employees to cover health and/or dependent care expenses on a pre-tax basis. A flexible spending account credit card is provided by BCC for health care reimbursable expenses as per IRS regulations. Health Savings Account is made available for those employees electing the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) only. A Health Savings Account credit card is provided by BCC for health care reimbursable expenses as per IRS regulations. Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance is provided by the District through VOYA Employee Benefits. Coverage amount is two times the employee's annual base salary. The maximum benefit is $200,000. Supplemental Life Insurance (Employees/Dependents) is available to District employees on a voluntary basis from VOYA Employee Benefits. Employees may elect up to $500,000, in addition to electing spousal coverage up to a maximum of $100k. Long Term Disability is provided by the District and administered by VOYA Employee Benefits. The benefit may reimburse up to 66.66% of basic monthly earnings. Deferred Compensation (457b plan) is available on a voluntary basis to District employees. Contributions are made before taxes through payroll deductions. Employees can authorize withholdings per IRS guidelines. Catch up provisions are available at age 50. Social Security/Medicare participation is required for all employees. The District matches the employee contribution. Retirement Benefits are provided by the District with a contribution by employees. The Defined Benefit Plans are based on date of hire, age, years of service, and average monthly salary at the age you elect to retire. Please refer to the appropriate retirement plan document based on date of hire. Educational Assistance Program provides employees financial assistance for occupational related school courses.