LIVE, WORK AND PLAY!
Chelan County PUD is located in the geographical center of Washington State at the confluence of the Columbia and Wenatchee rivers. A public power leader, the complex and progressive nature of PUD operations offer a unique mix of challenges and opportunities.
We rely on the mighty Columbia River for much of our hydropower generation and we're proud to take a leadership role in environmental stewardship as related to this great river system. Each year we dedicate millions of dollars and thousands of work hours to protect and enhance fish, wildlife and plant ecosystems. As part of hydropower operations, we've also built 14 parks that serve more than 3 million visitors each year.
Rated by Forbes in 2017 and 2019 as one of the top 25 places to retire, Wenatchee is a recreational paradise with an abundance of adventure. The natural scenic beauty of the Wenatchee Valley provides a vivid backdrop to its thriving economy, where the quality of life is high and the climate is moderate with four distinct seasons, including more than 200 days of sunshine!
We are a small town to some and big city to others. We invest in our children and believe that education is the key to our future success.
We live a life of abundant choices and enjoy water sports on the Wenatchee and Columbia rivers, hiking, biking, rock climbing and unlimited golfing. Downhill and cross-country skiing are just minutes away. The area is also known for producing quality wines.
Consider Chelan PUD as a career choice today! The community is waiting for you.
Chelan PUD is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of its workforce. M/F/Vet/Disabled
PLEASE NOTE
This position is open to internal and external applicants concurrently.
Internal Candidate Confidentiality
The District supports the career development and aspirations of employees. To facilitate career development employees are encouraged to share job ambitions with their supervisors or managers, especially when applying for other positions within the District.
Candidates should be aware applications for this job opening may be used to create candidate pools for other positions and may be shared with supervisors, managers and/or managing directors for those selection processes. Additionally, at the final interview stage Managing Directors may share the identities of finalists with each other and discuss references. Employees are strongly encouraged to communicate their job interest with their current supervisory chain of command upon reaching the final interview stage of a selection process.
APPLICATION MATERIALS
Applicants are required to submit a resume (months and years of previous and/or current employment should be included). Upload your resume as a PDF or WORD document electronically when requested on the online application process.
The first review date for application materials is scheduled for January 3, 2022. This position closes at 11:59 p.m. on January 31, 2022.
Interested parties are also invited to contact Human Resources at joblist@chelanpud.org to discuss the position.
CONTRACT RATE
In addition to the starting Contract Rate of $21.30, Chelan PUD employees who work a seasonal position scheduled for six or more consecutive months 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. Chelan PUD employees who work a seasonal position scheduled for less than six (6) consecutive months will receive an additional $.50 per hour in lieu of employee benefits. Additionally, and in accordance with the Washington State Paid Sick Leave Law, such employees will accrue one hour of paid sick leave for every 40 hours actually worked.
JOB DURATION
Seasonal park positions are open now and may continue to become available during the 2022 season. Position durations vary with openings beginning as early as March to as late as June and ending between September and November. Position durations are based on business needs and subject to change.
Work locations vary and include Chelan/Beebe Bridge Park, Wenatchee Walla Walla Point Park and Kirby Billingsley Hydro Park.
Park employees work five consecutive days, 40 hours per week, including weekends and holidays. 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 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. or 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. 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.
1. 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. Custodial Maintenance: Garbage pickup, litter pickup, rubbish removal, restroom and shelter cleaning and sanitizing.
3. 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. 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 using a fire hose to wet the fields.
5. 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. Hard Surface Maintenance: Parking lots, drains, sidewalks, curbs, trail sweeping and edging.
7. Marine Maintenance: Boat launch, docks and swim area debris removal and other routine maintenance as required.
8. Sign Maintenance: General removal and replacement, graffiti removal, cleaning.
9. Utilities Maintenance: irrigation, sprinklers, and swing joint repair and replacement. Lighting: bulb replacement, fixture cleaning.
10. Administrative: Counter reading, safety/training, and special events. Campground registration duties, (handling money) Communicate with other staff as needed.
11. Drive a motorized vehicle while conducting business on behalf of the District.
12. 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 post-secondary education required.
Experience: One (1) year of experience with landscape and facility maintenance preferred.
Specific KSA's: A fully skilled incumbent will have the following specific knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Knowledge:
• Working knowledge of techniques and basic tools associated with a variety of landscaping and park maintenance tasks.
• Working knowledge in using cleaning solutions and handling chemicals safely and efficiently.
Skills & Abilities:
• Requires mechanical maintenance skills.
• Requires good interpersonal and communication skills
• Must be courteous, tactful and friendly to the public and coworkers at all times.
• Requires ability to operate equipment, mowers, edgers, sod cutters, blowers, weed eaters, etc.
• Prefers ability to utilize technical drawings and blueprints to troubleshoot.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a group or crew environment.
Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Candidate must be proficient in reading, writing and speaking English. Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is preferred. .
Mathematical Skills: Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Complexity: Performs mostly routine work. Ability to complete tasks repeatedly with minimal variation. Applies knowledge of the organization and developed technical knowledge in the functional area to identify and recommend solutions to problems. Level of Decision Making: Follows established procedures and priorities. Escalates problems or issues to supervisor.
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.
SAFETY SENSITIVE DESIGNATION: Safety sensitive positions are subject to pre-employment drug testing. Positions are designated as "safety sensitive" if an essential function of the job involves certain duties. This position is designated as safety sensitive for the following reasons:
• Drives or operates motorized vehicles
• Operates rotating or heavy equipment; power machines or tools.
• Works near distribution or transmission lines or equipment
• Duties directly affect public/employee safety
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: An employee may not be hired or transferred to a job, or continue in a job if currently employed, if they do not satisfy the following job requirements. These District requirements cannot be waived by supervisors.
A valid driver's license is required at hire. A valid Washington State driver's license is required within 30 days of employment.
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 (EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled). We value diversity at all levels of the organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected classifications as defined by law.
EEO Law Posters can be found on the main Careers page in English and Spanish.
Chelan PUD will not be offering any work visa sponsorship for this role.
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.