Maintenance Craftsworker - Parks

Maintenance And Construction Craftsworker

This position is being posted concurrently with an internal posting in accordance with the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement. While we welcome external applications, qualified internal applicants will receive priority consideration. External applications will be reviewed if the position is not filled through the internal recruitment.

The City of Kennewick will provide excellent public service and ensure the safety and wellbeing of our community and one another through the empowerment of each employee. We value integrity, inclusiveness, stewardship, and communication. We are accountable to our community for innovative and collaborative efforts that anticipate needs, leverage resources, and deliver solutions.

We expect our employees to ensure compliance with all applicable safety practices and policies, including those established by OSHA/DOSH regulations and by the City's Accident Prevention Plan. This includes but is not limited to actively identifying and correcting potential hazards that may affect employee and public safety, including those identified by co-workers; leading by example to promote a positive culture of workplace safety through everyday action;

emphasizing safe completion of work throughout all aspects of developing and carrying out work plans.

Under general supervision, a Maintenance and Construction Craftsworker performs semi-skilled and general work, including equipment operation, maintenance, repair and construction in the Parks Department. Performs related work as required. Work hours are varied and may include evenings and weekends.

A Maintenance and Construction Craftsworker performs a wide variety of semi-skilled and general work in the Parks Department and may be temporarily assigned to other Departments within the City as required. Must possess the skills, knowledge and physical capabilities to perform the duties of the position and must comply with City and Department policies, procedures and methods at all times. Must demonstrate an ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision.

A Maintenance and Construction Craftsworker may train, supervise and direct the work of part-time, seasonal workers or temporary workers.

Maintains parks, Park structures and other public areas by watering, planting and fertilizing grass and plants; trims and mows lawns and landscapes; performs weed and litter control in parks and other public areas; applies various forestry techniques to trees, including trimming, pruning, transplanting, etc.; applies pesticides and herbicides safely and effectively; polices public areas to identify and remove safety hazards and to ensure proper maintenance of Parks and recreational areas for special events and daily use;

assists in maintenance and operation of irrigation systems, cleaning and replacing heads and broken lines; performs routine and recurring repair and maintenance of structures, fences, park benches and other outdoor park facilities; paints as necessary; prepares athletic fields for use by teams, leagues and the general public; assists General Crafts workers in more complicated and difficult phases of plumbing, carpentry, masonry and other skilled crafts;

operates trenchers, loaders, tractors, gang mowers, hand mowers, weed eaters, concrete and asphalt saws, jackhammers, pickup trucks, compaction wackers and other equipment required in the maintenance of City parks; performs routine preventive maintenance of equipment by checking oil, fluids, water and tire levels and advises superiors of mechanical or operational problems; uses various hand tools, including shovels, rakes, picks, hoes and wrenches;

performs routine housekeeping in City parks and facilities; and performs related work and weekend and overtime work as required.

Maintenance and Construction Craftsworker must meet the following minimum qualifications: must possess a high school diploma or G.E.D. and at least six (6) months of previous work experience performing maintenance work, repairs, equipment operation and motor vehicle operation, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Demonstrated…