Public Works/Parks Seasonal Worker
Salary:
$17.
00 HourlyLocation :
Shelton, WAJob Type:
SeasonalJob Number:
2023-00007Department:
Parks, Recreation & FacilitiesOpening Date:
07/19/2023Closing Date:
8/31/2023 2:
00 PM PacificDescription The person in this position performs entry level manual labor in completing maintenance, repair, and construction work in all public works departments, parks, playgrounds, and facilities and grounds for which the City is responsible.
This seasonal position is not eligible for the benefit package offered to full-time permanent employees.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Assists in maintenance, repair, and construction on City facilities, parks and grounds including landscaping, mowing, alley and right of way trimming, custodial and maintenance duties.
Assists in maintenance, repair, and construction of the roadway system, including but not limited to road surface and shoulder maintenance and construction, drainage maintenance and construction, street sign replacement, mowing, and vegetation control.
Assists in maintenance, repair, and construction of the storm drainage system, including locates, storm drain and sewer line cleaning.
Assists in maintenance, repair, and construction of the water system, including but not limited to meter reading, meter box clean out, water turn ons and offs, water door hangers, valve exercising, etc.
Assists in the sanitary sewer collection system and treatment plant operations, including bio-solid dryer operation, WWPT sample taking.
Duties may include preventive and general equipment repairs and maintenance, including but not limited to, landscaping, irrigation, and department equipment and tools, vehicle maintenance, and other general maintenance tasks.
Performs other duties as assigned.
With professional integrity, establish and maintain appropriate and effective communication and work relationships with the City Manager, City Council, other City departments, as well as the general public, local, state and federal agencies.
Qualifications/Requirements To perform this job successfully, the person in this position must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or
Experience:
High School Diploma or GED required.
Experience in maintenance or construction, or an equivalent combination of experience, education, and training that would provide the level of knowledge and ability required for the position.
Communication Skills:
Must possess excellent communication skills to take direction and work successfully with co-workers.
Must also possess ability to effectively respond to customer questions and/or complaints, and interact with the general public in everyday activities.
Mathematical Skills:
Ability to complete mathematical calculations required to successfully accomplish assigned job tasks.
Other Skills and Abilities:
Ability to work within established guidelines including all applicable safety requirements.
Ability to perform repetitious tasks.
Ability to coordinate various activities and projects with changing priorities.
Ability to use tools and equipment associated with public works and parks maintenance and construction projects.
WORK SCHEDULE:
The person in this position will be required to work a 40 hour per week schedule with a minimum of two consecutive days off.
The work schedule may require weekend work Work Environment The work environment conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Most work is performed in an outdoor environment regardless of weather conditions.
Work exposes employee to machinery and its moving parts, fumes, chemicals, or toxic substances, and requires working with dangerous machinery and sharp tools.
Employee is also required to perform work in high places.
More than Just a Paycheck!Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket.
The City of Shelton offers an excellent benefits package.
We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career.
Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security.
That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package.
We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.
Read about our
Benefits:
The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months.
Actual benefits may vary by appointment type, bargaining unit, or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.
g.
part-time).
Note:
If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.
Insurance BenefitsEmployees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance.
There are several medical plans with no or very affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.
Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.
An Employee Assistance Program is available to promote the health and well-being of employees.
Retirement and Deferred CompensationCity of Shelton Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS).
New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs.
Employees also have the ability to participate in a deferred compensation program with a 6.
2% match.
This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.
Social SecurityCity of Shelton employees are only covered by the Medicare portion of Social Security.
Public Service Loan ForgivenessIf you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
HolidaysFull-time and part-time employees are entitled to 11 paid holidays and 2 paid personal floating holidays per calendar year.
Note:
Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave days.
Sick LeaveFull-time employees earn 8 hours of sick leave per month.
Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be pro-rated based on the number of hours in pay status.
Vacation (Annual Leave)Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in City Policy 200-1501 per this schedule:
Years of Service Vacation Hours Accrued Per Month 0 thru 5 10 Hours Beginning 6 thru 10 14 Hours Beginning 11 thru 15 18 Hours Beginning 16
22 Hours Part-time employees accrue pro-rated vacation leave hours based on their scheduled hours worked.
Military LeaveThe City of Shelton supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.
Bereavement LeaveMost employees whose family member or household member dies, are entitled to three (3) days of paid bereavement leave.
In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.
Additional LeaveLeave SharingParental LeaveFamily and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)Leave Without Pay Recommended Skills Calculations Communication Drainage Systems Landscaping Maintenance Mathematics Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
$17.
00 HourlyLocation :
Shelton, WAJob Type:
SeasonalJob Number:
2023-00007Department:
Parks, Recreation & FacilitiesOpening Date:
07/19/2023Closing Date:
8/31/2023 2:
00 PM PacificDescription The person in this position performs entry level manual labor in completing maintenance, repair, and construction work in all public works departments, parks, playgrounds, and facilities and grounds for which the City is responsible.
This seasonal position is not eligible for the benefit package offered to full-time permanent employees.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Assists in maintenance, repair, and construction on City facilities, parks and grounds including landscaping, mowing, alley and right of way trimming, custodial and maintenance duties.
Assists in maintenance, repair, and construction of the roadway system, including but not limited to road surface and shoulder maintenance and construction, drainage maintenance and construction, street sign replacement, mowing, and vegetation control.
Assists in maintenance, repair, and construction of the storm drainage system, including locates, storm drain and sewer line cleaning.
Assists in maintenance, repair, and construction of the water system, including but not limited to meter reading, meter box clean out, water turn ons and offs, water door hangers, valve exercising, etc.
Assists in the sanitary sewer collection system and treatment plant operations, including bio-solid dryer operation, WWPT sample taking.
Duties may include preventive and general equipment repairs and maintenance, including but not limited to, landscaping, irrigation, and department equipment and tools, vehicle maintenance, and other general maintenance tasks.
Performs other duties as assigned.
With professional integrity, establish and maintain appropriate and effective communication and work relationships with the City Manager, City Council, other City departments, as well as the general public, local, state and federal agencies.
Qualifications/Requirements To perform this job successfully, the person in this position must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or
Experience:
High School Diploma or GED required.
Experience in maintenance or construction, or an equivalent combination of experience, education, and training that would provide the level of knowledge and ability required for the position.
Communication Skills:
Must possess excellent communication skills to take direction and work successfully with co-workers.
Must also possess ability to effectively respond to customer questions and/or complaints, and interact with the general public in everyday activities.
Mathematical Skills:
Ability to complete mathematical calculations required to successfully accomplish assigned job tasks.
Other Skills and Abilities:
Ability to work within established guidelines including all applicable safety requirements.
Ability to perform repetitious tasks.
Ability to coordinate various activities and projects with changing priorities.
Ability to use tools and equipment associated with public works and parks maintenance and construction projects.
WORK SCHEDULE:
The person in this position will be required to work a 40 hour per week schedule with a minimum of two consecutive days off.
The work schedule may require weekend work Work Environment The work environment conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Most work is performed in an outdoor environment regardless of weather conditions.
Work exposes employee to machinery and its moving parts, fumes, chemicals, or toxic substances, and requires working with dangerous machinery and sharp tools.
Employee is also required to perform work in high places.
More than Just a Paycheck!Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket.
The City of Shelton offers an excellent benefits package.
We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career.
Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security.
That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package.
We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.
Read about our
Benefits:
The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months.
Actual benefits may vary by appointment type, bargaining unit, or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.
g.
part-time).
Note:
If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.
Insurance BenefitsEmployees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance.
There are several medical plans with no or very affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.
Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.
An Employee Assistance Program is available to promote the health and well-being of employees.
Retirement and Deferred CompensationCity of Shelton Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS).
New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs.
Employees also have the ability to participate in a deferred compensation program with a 6.
2% match.
This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.
Social SecurityCity of Shelton employees are only covered by the Medicare portion of Social Security.
Public Service Loan ForgivenessIf you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
HolidaysFull-time and part-time employees are entitled to 11 paid holidays and 2 paid personal floating holidays per calendar year.
Note:
Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave days.
Sick LeaveFull-time employees earn 8 hours of sick leave per month.
Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be pro-rated based on the number of hours in pay status.
Vacation (Annual Leave)Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in City Policy 200-1501 per this schedule:
Years of Service Vacation Hours Accrued Per Month 0 thru 5 10 Hours Beginning 6 thru 10 14 Hours Beginning 11 thru 15 18 Hours Beginning 16
22 Hours Part-time employees accrue pro-rated vacation leave hours based on their scheduled hours worked.
Military LeaveThe City of Shelton supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.
Bereavement LeaveMost employees whose family member or household member dies, are entitled to three (3) days of paid bereavement leave.
In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.
Additional LeaveLeave SharingParental LeaveFamily and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)Leave Without Pay Recommended Skills Calculations Communication Drainage Systems Landscaping Maintenance Mathematics Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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