CONTRACT RATE
In addition to the Contract Rate of $13.67 - $24.12 (which may be determined by previous employment) Chelan PUD employees also enjoy outstanding benefits which include the option of a zero cost medical plan (medical, dental and vision for all eligible dependents), holidays and personal leave accrual.
JOB DURATION
Seasonal park positions are open now and may continue to become available during the 2019 season. Positions may be for 3-6 months and vary in working hours and locations (Chelan/Beebe Bridge, Walla Walla, Rocky Reach and/or Kirby Billingsley).
Park employees work five consecutive days, 40 hours per week, which includes holidays and weekends; employees have two consecutive days off per week - for example, Monday and Tuesday; subject to change based on operational needs. Work hours vary and may be 6:00 am - 2:30 pm or 2:30 - 11:00 pm; based on operational needs and subject to change. There is possible overtime on weekends and holidays to accommodate "park closing" activities.
JOB POSTING
JOB PURPOSE:
Perform park landscape and maintenance duties, using hand or power tools or equipment or cleaning/sanitizing supplies. Workers typically perform a variety of tasks, which may include any combination of the following: mowing, sod laying, trimming, watering, fertilizing, digging, raking, sprinkler installation and maintenance, litter and rubbish removal, cleaning and sanitizing restroom and picnic shelter facilities, turf and planting bed maintenance, curb, sidewalk, trail maintenance, operating automotive and grounds maintenance equipment such as ball field grooming equipment, large riding mowers, front end loaders, tillers, power rakes, and small snow removal equipment. Assist in meeting the needs of the general public and special event organizers as directed by the Park Foreman, and Park Management Staff. Accountable for assisting others in maintaining District owned and operated parks.
JOB FUNCTIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function of the job satisfactorily. Essential functions (EF) are those activities that, if not performed, would significantly and fundamentally alter the position. Secondary functions (SF) are activities not fundamental to the job and may need to be relaxed to accommodate an otherwise qualified applicant with a disability. In the aggregate, secondary functions typically account for less than 15% of the job scope.
No. EF/SF Job Functions
1. EF Landscape Maintenance: Debris hauling, leaf removal, planting/barking, sod, shrub care, weeding, tilling, trail and road edging, turf aerating, turf mowing, turf sweeping, turf maintenance, turf thatching, and weed eating.
2. EF Custodial Maintenance: Garbage pickup, litter pickup, rubbish removal, restroom and shelter cleaning and sanitizing.
3. EF Equipment Operation and Maintenance: perform weekly maintenance on equipment such as sharpening blades, greasing, and maintaining fluid levels. Operate large riding mowers, front end loaders, tillers, power rakes, small snow removal equipment, mowing equipment, pruning equipment, athletic field equipment, pressure washers, etc.
4. EF Recreation Area Maintenance: Baseball, basketball, horseshoe pits, soccer, play equipment, tennis, and volleyball. Grooming, raking, sweeping, trimming, line painting, layout, and managing ball field dust thru the use of a fire hose to wet the fields.
5. EF Facility Care and Maintenance: painting, vandalism repair, assist Foreman or PM2 in carpentry and light bulb and or low voltage valve replacements as needed.
6. EF Hard Surface Maintenance: Parking lots, drains, sidewalks, curbs, trail sweeping and edging.
7. EF Marine Maintenance: Boat launch, docks and swim area debris removal and other routine maintenance as required.
8. EF Sign Maintenance: General removal and replacement, graffiti removal, cleaning.
9. EF Utilities Maintenance: irrigation, sprinklers, and swing joint repair and replacement. Lighting: bulb replacement, fixture cleaning.
10. EF Administrative: Counter reading, safety/training, and special events. Campground registration duties, (handling money) Communicate with other staff as needed.
11. EF Drive a motorized vehicle while conducting business on behalf of the District.
12. EF Maintain regular and predictable attendance. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required. Comply with District policies. Complete all required training. Maintain a working knowledge and comply with District safety procedures and specific safety requirements of this position, and those in accordance with applicable provisions of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) and Washington Administrative Code (WAC).
QUALIFICATIONS: The qualifications listed below are representative of those required, but reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Post-Secondary Education:
No higher-level education required.
Experience:
Park Aide is an entry-level position and experience with landscape and facility maintenance is helpful. Park Maintenance 1 positions require a minimum of one year of professional experience with landscape and facility maintenance and full competency in completing the following tasks: safe operation of Massey and Kubota tractors with attachments, safe operation of chain saw, safe operation of a boat with outboard tiller steering, ability to assist with herbicide/pesticide application, ability to repair and replace irrigation sprinklers, PVC pipe and associated fitting and electric irrigation valves.
Specific KSA's: A fully skilled incumbent will have the following specific knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Knowledge:
• Should have a working knowledge of techniques and basic tools associated with a variety of landscaping and park maintenance tasks.
Language Skills:
Candidate must be proficient in reading, writing and speaking English. Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is desired.
Computers & Equipment: A fully skilled incumbent will have the ability to utilize the following software, hardware, or equipment:
To perform this job successfully, an individual will be able to safely operate heavy equipment, power equipment and other various manual tools or supplies including, but not limited to pickup trucks, Cushman turf carts, riding mowers, ladders, screwdrivers, wrenches, shovels, rakes, loppers, and brooms, various power tools including saws, drills, push mowers, and weed eaters, cleaning materials and supplies, painting supplies, and pest control equipment and supplies.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; pull, push, or exert force and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl or twist torso and engage in repetitive motion using the hands or arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; extreme cold and extreme heat. The employee is frequently exposed to vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.
LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
A valid driver's license is required for this position (verified upon hire). A valid Washington State driver's license is required within 30 days of employment.
DISCLAIMER
The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions for this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility. This should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload.
EEO
Chelan PUD is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and values diversity at all levels of the organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or other protected classifications as defined by law.
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Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-I.35(c)
SAFETY-SENSITIVE POSITIONS
Safety-sensitive positions are subject to pre-employment drug screening. An essential function of this job involves duties which categorize this position as safety-sensitive.