Construction & Maintenance Worker II (Irrigation & Pesticide​/Herbicide

Job Title

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.

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.

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

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).

At the City of Richland, your work makes a difference every day. From maintaining essential services to enhancing our community, you'll be part of a team that values teamwork, integrity and excellence in what we do. With a strong sense of purpose, great benefits, and a commitment to growth, we are building a community we're proud to serve.

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

• 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  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