Parks and Facilities/Public Works Maintenance Worker - City of Shelton, WA : Job Details

Salary: $47,174.40 - $63,315.20 AnnuallyLocation : Shelton, WAJob Type: Full-timeJob Number: 2024-014Department: Parks, Recreation & FacilitiesOpening Date: 11/12/2024Closing Date: 11/29/2024 11:59 PM PacificDescription The person in this position is responsible for the indoor and outdoor maintenance and repair of City facilities and other areas for which the Public Works & Parks and Facilities Department is responsible. Including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, grounds and custodian duties. This is a union, non-civil service position.Works under the direct supervision of the Parks and Facilities Field Supervisor.This position is within a collective bargaining unit. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Maintain, repair or install a wide range of electrical components including electrical motors, circuits, wires, outlets, fixtures, appliances, ballasts and lights.Maintain, repair and replace plumbing fixtures including sinks, toilets, faucets, dispensers, drinking fountains and pipes; clear obstructions from sewer lines, drains and sump pumps.Schedule project and work assignments to provide minimum interruptions to City and Departmental operations.Order maintenance and custodial supplies for co?workers as directed by parks and facilities field supervisor.Develop project scope and work to be performed including materials required.Lift and move furniture within and between buildings and facilities.Provide remodeling services requiring carpentry skills, including fastening cabinets to walls, painting, and replacing doors and locks.Perform preventative maintenance duties such as changing filters and lubricating H.V.A.C equipment.Diagnose heating/cooling systems and problem solve under supervision of the parks and facilities field supervisor.Perform custodial care of City facilities and building grounds including, but not limited to, vacuuming, dusting, window washing, rug and floor maintenance care, cleaning and sanitizing restrooms.Perform preventative and routine maintenance on equipment including but not limited to auto scrubbers, extractors, buffers, vacuums, vehicles, and other related equipment. Respond to City emergencies.Work overtime as required to complete assigned tasks. Perform entry level manual labor necessary in maintenance, repair, and construction on City facilities, parks and grounds including landscaping, mowing, alley and right of way trimming, custodial and maintenance duties.Duties may include preventive and general equipment repairs and maintenance, including but not limited to, landscaping, irrigation, and department equipment and tools, vehicle maintenance, and other general maintenance tasks. Qualifications/Requirements To perform this job successfully, the person in this position must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High School Diploma or have a GED. Have a minimum of two (2) years' experience in facilities maintenance and operations, or an equivalent combination of experience, education, and training that would provide the level of knowledge and ability required for the position.COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Must have good communication skills; requires a calm demeanor in responding to customer questions and/or complaints and dealing with the general public in everyday activities.WORK SCHEDULE: The person in this position will be required to work a 40-hour per week schedule with a minimum of two consecutive days off. The work may require weekend work.MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to complete mathematical calculations required to successfully accomplish assigned job tasks.REASONING ABILITY: Ability to work within established guidelines with little direct supervision. Ability to perform repetitious tasks and have a high degree of sound independent judgment. Ability to coordinate various activities and projects with changing priorities, coordinate equipment use, schedule repairs and maintain records. Ability to think in a creative and innovative fashion, with a demonstrated ability to adapt to change and to apply new solutions to problems.CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Must have a valid Washington State Driver's License and have the ability to follow Federal and State Motor Vehicle Laws. Have, or have the ability to obtain, a First- Aid/CPR and Flaggers Card.OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES: Ability to use tools and equipment used in building and custodial maintenance, such as hand and power tools including, but not limited to, power saws, power sanders, drills, air compressors, paint sprayers, sewer augers, and other tools required for carpentry, plumbing, and electrical. Work Environment The work environment conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Most work is typically performed at City facilities or grounds regardless of weather conditions. Work is occasionally performed in a noisy environment; exposes employee to machinery and its moving parts, fumes, chemicals, or toxic substances, and requires being in high places or working with dangerous machinery and sharp tools. More than Just a Paycheck!Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. The City of Shelton offers an excellent benefits package.We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.Read about our benefits:The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type, bargaining unit, or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time).Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.Insurance BenefitsEmployees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are several medical plans with no or very affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts. An Employee Assistance Program is available to promote the health and well-being of employees.Retirement and Deferred CompensationCity of Shelton Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. Employees also have the ability to participate in a deferred compensation program with a 6.2% match. This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.Social SecurityCity of Shelton employees are only covered by the Medicare portion of Social Security. Public Service Loan ForgivenessIf you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.HolidaysFull-time and part-time employees are entitled to 11 paid holidays and 2 paid personal floating holidays per calendar year.Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave days.Sick LeaveFull-time employees earn 8 hours of sick leave per month. Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be pro-rated based on the number of hours in pay status. Vacation (Annual Leave)Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in City Policy 200-1501 per this schedule: Years of Service Vacation Hours Accrued Per Month 0 thru 5 10 Hours Beginning 6 thru 10 14 Hours Beginning 11 thru 15 18 Hours Beginning 16+ 22 Hours Part-time employees accrue pro-rated vacation leave hours based on their scheduled hours worked. Military LeaveThe City of Shelton supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.Bereavement LeaveMost employees whose family member or household member dies, are entitled to three (3) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.Additional LeaveLeave SharingParental LeaveFamily and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)Leave Without Pay