The wage for this position is set by the IUOE Collective Bargaining Agreement, starting at

Step B:

$35.99 hourly.

Position Salary Range:

$35.99 - 40.79 hourly •

PLEASE ENSURE YOU MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

(BELOW)

BEFORE APPLYING. SUMMARY OF POSITION

Under the direction of the assigned supervisor or designee, performs a variety of skilled tasks in the construction and maintenance of City parks, grounds and facilities; performs all essential job functions of the Construction & Maintenance Worker I and Laborer, and must work with others in areas outside of one's primary specialties, to include skilled cross training to others. Subject to after-hours and weekend work as assigned. Click HERE to review the full job description for this position. See specialties in job description for Irrigation & Pesticide/Herbicide.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Final selection will be based on overall qualifications, interview process, background/reference check, and pre-employment physical commensurate to the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

High school diploma or GED. Must have a minimum of four (4) years of direct experience involving increasingly responsible experience in the construction and maintenance of parks, grounds and facilities and a minimum of two (2) years of professional experience in each specialty designated at the time of the posting, and an ability to demonstrate functional knowledge in both specialties. (Selection of two of the following specialties will be based on business need for current and future specialties: Arborist, Carpentry, Equipment Operator, Irrigation, Plumbing & Mechanical or Pesticide/Herbicide.) (

Primary:

Irrigation /

Secondary:

Pesticide/Herbicide)

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS & OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Valid driver's license upon hire date. Valid Washington State Pesticide/Herbicide license upon hire date (Pesticide/Herbicide specialty only). The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job classification description does not constitute an employment agreement between the City of Richland and employee and is subject to change by the City as the needs of the City and requirements of the job change. The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to recruiting and retaining a highly qualified and diversified work force. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age (over 40), martial or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, and local laws. In accordance with the American with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities will be provided for participation in the application and selection process, if requested. Persons with a disability who need assistance must notify the Human Resources Department about the accommodation needed at the time of application and prior to the closing date by calling (509) 942-7392. The provisions of job announcements listed on this website do not constitute an expressed, or implied, contract of employment with the City. Any provision contained herein may be modified and/or revoked without notice.