Lead Construction & Maintenance Worker

Under the direction of the Parks & Public Facilities Supervisor or designee, directs staff and assumes responsibility for accomplishing daily division objectives in the construction and maintenance of City parks, grounds and buildings as assigned. Subject to after hours and weekend work as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Duties listed are representative of the types of tasks and functions performed by positions of this class of work. Percentage of time and rank of importance of duties are not listed since both will vary by position and work location.

• Provides oversight and coordination of multiple, concurrent tasks and projects.

• Leads, motivates and holds staff accountable for quality and quantity of work performed in the construction, maintenance and repair of City parks, grounds and facilities as assigned, and demonstrates and encourages others to exemplify the City values of Teamwork, Integrity and Excellence.

• Coordinates workflow schedule and provides materials, equipment and manpower to assure tasks are completed in a timely manner.

• Monitors the work performance and inspects qualify of work of staff and suggests ways to increase efficiency.

• Answers customer complaints and inquiries in a professional manner and consistent with established policies and procedures.

• Performs functions in all preceding levels efficiently, including other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, codes and regulations related to assigned activities.

• Grounds and facilities maintenance procedures and practices, proper tools and equipment required for performance of assigned duties.

• Construction, maintenance and repair techniques applicable in municipal properties including confined-space entry techniques and procedures, traffic work zone setup standards.

• Modern office practices, methods, procedures and equipment.

• Record-keeping principles, procedures, and techniques.

• Applicable healthy and safety policy, procedures and practices.

Skills and abilities to:

• Learn, read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

• Train, assign, schedule and direct co-workers in the daily activities of the division while performing normal work duties.

• Follow oral and written instruction.

• Observe legal and defensive driving practices.

• Answer customer complaints and inquiries in a professional manner.

• Maintain records of all work activities, as required.

• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing; comprehend and use English effectively including producing all forms of communications in a clear, concise and understandable manner to intended audiences.

• Organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner; work independently with little or no direction, set priorities and meet deadlines.

• Operates a variety of modern office equipment using standard or customized software application programs appropriate to assigned activities.

• Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy and procedural guidelines.

• Establish, maintain and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

• Provide continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality customer service.

• Motivate and inspire co-workers to complete tasks in a timely and efficient manner.

• Support, encourage and lead by example the City's values of Teamwork, Integrity and Excellence.

Foundational

• Use Technical/Functional Expertise : Displays an appropriate depth of knowledge and skills as required for the position and commensurate with the time in class. Uses technology as appropriate for the position. Seeks additional knowledge and information to continually enhance knowledge in areas of specialty.

• Be Accountable for Performance : Actively shows responsibility, reliability, and trustworthiness. Ensures work and information are complete and accurate. Admits mistakes and looks for ways to improve. Models self as dependable and reliable. Follows up with others to ensure agreements and commitments have been fulfilled. Values the importance of team and organizational success. Independently takes action to influence events, to improve own or organizational performance and to promote the goals of the organization.

• Provide Excellent Customer Service : Anticipates, assesses, and responds effectively to the needs of diverse customers, both internal and external, providing consistently excellent service that is timely, accurate, courteous, and respectful.

• Communicate Effectively : Uses verbal and written skills effectively to ensure that information is successfully shared throughout the organization. Relates well to a range of people. Shows sensitivity to the needs of others. Demonstrates ability to build rapport and facilitates mutual understanding.

• Work Safely : Knowledge and application of relevant safety requirements that apply to the specific work being done. Recognizes and mitigates safety hazards on the job. Observes rules and regulations to comply with personal and workplace safety standards. Works to create a hazard-free, accident-free environment.

• Typically performed in the field, which requires travel daily from site to site.

• The position involves work outdoors on a year-round bases and is subject to extreme weather conditions.

• This position requires work in construction sites, which may be dirty and strewn with construction debris.

• The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.

• May be exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicles.

• Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies/procedures.
  

Physical Demands:

• Operate a motorized vehicle, which may include inclement weather conditions.

• Operate a standard equipment for assigned tasks.

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, reach with arms and hands, kneel and stretch, occasionally crawling in tight spaces, as well as the ability to climb ladders and stairs, ride on platform hoists.

• Ability to lift, push, carry and pull materials and objects weighing up to 50 lbs. on a routine basis and up to 90 lbs. as needed using proper lifting techniques.

• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to include repetitive grasping and reaching.

• Good vision to read print and a computer screen.

• Ability to hear and speak to communicate in person, before groups and over the telephone.

BENEFIT INFORMATION

Summary of City of Richland benefits for IUOE affiliated staff (union-represented employees):

Regular Full-Time Employee Benefits

• Excellent preferred provider plan with a substantial City-paid contribution
• City-paid dental and vision plans
• City-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (equals two times the employees annual salary)
• City-paid Long-term Disability Insurance
• Participation in the State of Washington's Retirement Plan (PERS)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 4% City-match (base pay) deferred compensation plan 457
• Extended Sick Leave (ESL)
• City-paid and Employee-paid Retirement Health Savings Plan
• Section 125 - Flexible Benefits Plan (Medical/Dependent Care)
• Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off (PTO) Accrual Rates

**Rates subject to change based upon collective bargaining agreement (CBA). See CBA for eligibility requirements. For 2022-2024 IUOE CBA, rates are as follows: Years of Continuous Service**Hours Per Month**

0-9: 20.17

10-15: 22.17

16-20: 24.17

20+: 26.17

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

This position will be posted internally/externally concurrently. However, only qualified, regular full-time, IUOE members will be given first consideration if they apply within the first five (5) working days of internal posting. If no qualified IUOE members apply within the internal posting close date/time, then all qualified external applicants will be considered. Internal qualified applicants who apply after the initial five (5) day promotional posting will compete with qualified external applicants.

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

SELECTION GUIDELINES

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.