Buildings and Grounds Maintenance Worker

Job Details

Salary: $20.11 - $27.79 Hourly

Location : City of Sandpoint, ID

Job Type: Full Time Regular

Job Number: 00306

Division: Parks & Recreation

Service Group: Building & Grounds

Opening Date: 06/18/2024

JOB SUMMARY

The principal function of an employee in this class is to perform maintenance, upkeep, construction, and duties as assigned in City parks, public spaces, and structures. This is an entry-level buildings and grounds position. Duties are performed under the direct supervision of the Buildings and Grounds Supervisor, although some leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative. The principal duties of this class are performed in an outdoor environment or other environment that may expose the employee to adverse weather conditions, harmful chemicals, excessive noise, or potential personal danger.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

The following list is ILLUSTRATIVE only and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing off all functions and duties performed by the incumbent of this class. Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Use of hand tools such as shovels, rakes, pruning saws, saws, hedge or brush trimmers.
• Use of light machinery or power tools such as mowers, tractors, twin-axle vehicles, snow blowers, chain-saws, electric clippers, sod cutters, or pruning saws.
• Operates City motor vehicles to get to and from city parks, buildings and grounds
• Operates heavy equipment including loader, CAT, dump truck, back hoe, boom truck, and/or man lift truck
• Prune or trim trees, shrubs, or hedges, using shears, pruners, or chain saws.
• Mix and spray or spread fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides onto grass, shrubs, or trees, using hand or automatic sprayers or spreaders.
• Mow and/or edge lawns, using battery or power mowers, or edgers.
• Care for established lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding, grubbing, removing thatch, and/or trimming or edging around flower beds, paths, walkways, or walls.
• Water lawns, trees, or plants, using portable sprinkler systems, hoses, or watering cans.
• Use irrigation methods to adjust the amount of water consumption and to prevent waste.
• Maintains and operate irrigation systems, including programming clocks, replacing sprinkler heads, repairing line breaks, replacing valves, general troubleshooting, and winterizing the systems and starting them up in spring.
• Care for natural turf fields, making sure the underlying soil has the required composition to allow proper drainage and to support the grasses used on the fields.
• May care for artificial turf fields, periodically removing the turf and replacing cushioning pads or vacuuming and disinfecting the turf after use to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria.
• Inspects public facilities, parks, playgrounds, and playground equipment for hazards, makes necessary repairs, and ensures safety of facilities.
• Responsible for preventative maintenance and adhering to a preventative maintenance schedule.
• Maintains building, docks and facilities by performing routine custodial duties, making minor repairs requiring carpentry, basic plumbing and electrical, painting, masonry and related work skills.
• Maintains interior and exterior of buildings and facilities.
• Provide proper upkeep of sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, planters, or other grounds features.
• Perform snow removal from walkways, driveways, or parking lots and spread salt in those areas.
• Coordinate with public and private user groups, and complete necessary site preparation.
• Prepare facilities for special events and rentals.
• Assist in cleanup of parks, public spaces, and structures after weather-related events.
• Maintain or repair tools, equipment, or structures, such as buildings, fences, or benches, using hand or power tools.
• Respond to supervisor's, co-workers' and citizens questions and comments in a courteous, thorough and timely manner.
• Perform all work duties and activities in accordance City policies, procedures and safety practices.
• Perform other related duties as required.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Knowledge of:

• Light machinery, hand and power tools used in the maintenance of park grounds and facilities including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Basic landscaping methods and practices, and of the care of grasses, plants, and trees.

Abilities:

• Be a team player, with overall goal of best serving the Citizens of Sandpoint and maximizing taxpayer resources.
• Understand and apply information from operating manuals and departmental procedures and instructions.
• Follow written and oral instruction.
• Operate light machinery.
• Use various hand and power tools.
• Operate a motor vehicle with valid driver's license.
• Demonstrate effective customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Read, write, speak and comprehend the English language.
• Operate standard office equipment and a personal computer including program applications appropriate to assigned duties.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers.
• Work independently, with minimal supervision, and make appropriate decisions in the absence of a supervisor.
• Tow a trailer including backing up.

Physical Demands:

• Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to perform repetitive motions in fingering and hand/wrist/arm movements.
• Lifting or moving up to 25 pounds frequently and occasionally lifting or moving up to 65 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Sufficient body mobility, flexibility, stamina, and balance to perform operational and maintenance tasks which require driving, extensive standing and walking, stooping, pushing, pulling, climbing and working on ladders, and working in enclosed and confined spaces.
• Sufficient visual acuity, close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to comprehend written work instructions, work orders, technical and operational documents and blueprints.
• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to discern verbal instructions, communication with other employees and the public, and discern warning or emergency alarms, including vehicle backup warnings.

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed primarily outdoors with frequent exposure to adverse weather conditions, pollen, dirt and dust.
• The incumbent's typical working conditions are frequently loud, and may include exposure to light machinery noise.
• Duties may require evening, weekend, holiday and/or on-call work availability.

ACCEPTABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent; and
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid driver's license

This class specification should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification. Any essential function or requirement of this class will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent/applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent/applicant when possible.

INSURANCE BENEFITS

Eligibility: Regular employees are eligible to enroll in the insurance benefits outlined below. Regular employees are those who regularly work more than 20 hours per week on a non-seasonal basis. Coverage begins for new hires and their dependents on the first day of the month following 30 days of employment, not to exceed 60 days.

Eligible Dependents: Spouse/Domestic Partner; natural child(ren), step-child(ren) who live with the employee, adopted child(ren), and any child(ren) for whom employee is legal guardian or for whom coverage is required by a Qualified Medical Support Order. Adult children under age 26 are also eligible.

Medical
Eligible employees may select from three health plans administered by Regence Blue Shield of Idaho - the Classic Plan, the Buy-Up Plan, and the HSA High Deductible Health Plan. The City pays the monthly premium in full for employees only, depending on the plan selected (Classic or HSA); employees choosing the Buy-Up Plan will be responsible for a portion of the monthly premium. The cost to add coverage for eligible dependents varies depending on the medical plan and coverage level selected and the number of hours the employee regularly works.

Dental
Dental insurance is offered through Delta Dental of Idaho. The City pays the monthly premium in full for employees only. The cost to add coverage for eligible dependents varies depending on the number of dependents covered and the number of hours the employee regularly works.

Long-Term Disability
The City provides eligible employees long-term disability income benefits that begin after 90 days of disability. The percentage of income replaced is equal to 60% of an employee's monthly pre-disability earnings to a maximum of $5,000 per month.

Life Insurance
Basic Term Life Insurance is provided for the employee with a policy benefit equal to the employee's annual base salary plus $2,000 to a maximum of $100,000. The policy also includes $1,000 benefit for spouse and $1,000 benefit for dependent children up to age 26. The City pays the monthly premium in full.

Employee Assistance Program
The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a referral and counseling service delivered by Reliant Behavioral Health. It provides a myriad of services to employees and their household members. Services include receiving confidential assistance for personal issues, such as: managing stress, depression, parenting, alcohol/drugs, grief, etc. Each household members is eligible to receive up to six counseling sessions per issue per year at no charge. There is also a benefit relating to financial or legal concerns in addition to work/life services and online tools.

VOLUNTARY INSURANCE BENEFITS

Vision
Vision insurance is offered on a voluntary basis through LifeMap and the VSP Preferred Provider Network. The employee pays 100% of the monthly premium for self and dependents.

Supplemental Life Insurance
Voluntary Term Life Insurance is optional and is provided through LifeMap, subject to application review and approval. Additional coverage up to $300,000 is available for employees and their dependents. The employee pays 100% of the monthly premium for self and dependents.

AFLAC
Supplemental insurance is optional and is provided by AFLAC to help pay benefits that major medical insurance does not cover. The employee pays 100% of the monthly premium for self and dependents.

Flexible Spending Account
The City offers two optional Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) - Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA. The Health Care FSA allows an employee to use pre-tax dollars to receive reimbursement for eligible medical, dental, and vision expenses. Dependent Care FSAs allow employees to contribute pre-tax dollars to qualified dependent care.

Continued Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
Employees separating from City service have the option to continue medical, dental and/or vision insurance benefits in accordance with the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA). The employee pays 100% of the monthly premium for self and dependents, in addition to a small monthly administrative fee.

RETIREMENT BENEFITS

Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho Base Plan
The Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI) is a defined benefit plan designed to provide pension benefits to career public employees. As a PERSI Base Plan General Member, an employee contributes 7.16% of his/her salary toward retirement; Police/Firefighter Members contribute 9.13% of salary. Contributions and earnings are tax deferred. Employees become vested (eligible for a lifetime monthly benefit at retirement age) after five years of service. The lifetime allowance an employee receives at retirement is not dependent on the amount of money contributed, but rather is determined by months of service and high average monthly salary.

PERSI Choice 401(k)
The PERSI Choice 401(k) is a defined contribution plan designed to supplement the PERSI Base Plan. As a PERSI Base Plan member, an employee may contribute a flat dollar amount or percentage of salary to this voluntary, tax-deferred retirement savings plan governed by Internal Revenue Code Section 401(k). The City does not offer matching contributions.

457(b) Deferred Compensation
The 457(b) Deferred Compensation plan is a tax-advantaged long-term investment savings plan designed to supplement an employee's pension. Enrollment in this City-sponsored governmental plan is voluntary. Unlike typical 401(k) or other pension plans, employees can withdraw 457(b) assets without penalty when they leave service or retire, regardless of their age. The City does not offer matching contributions.

PAID TIME OFF

Official Holidays
The City observes 11 official holidays as paid. An official holiday that falls on a Saturday will be observed on the preceding Friday. An official holiday that falls on a Sunday will be observed on the Monday immediately following. The day after Thanksgiving is included as an observed holiday.

Personal Time Off
Eligible employees accrue paid time off (PTO) on a semimonthly basis. The amount of PTO earned depends on the employee's length of service - from up to 21 days per year (7 hours per pay period) for a new employee to 33 days per year (11 hours per pay period) after 20 years of employment. Unused PTO hours carry over each year to a maximum of two times the annual accrual rate. The City also offers a buy-back program of up to 40 hours PTO per year, with certain restrictions, and all accrued PTO hours are paid out to the employee upon termination.

Other Leave Types
The City also provides several other paid and unpaid leaves, such as: bereavement leave, Family and Medical Leave (FMLA), maternity leave, emergency leave, jury duty, and military duty leave.

01

Which of the following days are you AVAILABLE to work on a regular basis? (Check all that apply.) NOTE: Your response should not reflect the days you prefer or to request particular days off, but when you are AVAILABLE to work on a regular basis.

• I am available to work any day of the week.
• Sunday
• Monday
• Tuesday
• Wednesday
• Thursday
• Friday
• Saturday

02

If you are unable to work for any specific block of days throughout the season, please indicate the dates you are unavailable. Type 'N/A' if you can work the entire season.

03

Are you 18 years of age or older?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you possess current First Aid/CPR certification?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

 City of Sandpoint, ID

 07/01/2024

 Sandpoint,ID