Department:
Parks & Public Facilities
Division:
Parks & Facilities
The wage for this position is set by the IUOE Collective Bargaining Agreement, starting at Step B: $35.63 hourly.
Position Salary Range: $35.63 - 40.38 hourly
THIS POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED.
*PLEASE ENSURE YOU MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (BELOW) BEFORE APPLYING.
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.
Click HERE to review the full job description for this position. See specialties in job description for Arborist & Pesticide/Herbicide.
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.
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: Arborist / Secondary: Pesticide/Herbicide)
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS & OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Valid driver’s license upon hire date.
Valid Class “B” CDL upon hire date.
Valid ISA Arborist Certification within six (6) months of hire date.
Valid Washington State Pesticide/Herbicide license upon hire date.
Successfully pass a background, reference check and pre-employment physical (DOT Drug/Alcohol, if applicable).
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.
RICHLAND REWARDS - SUPPORTING THOSE WE SERVE
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 2025-2027 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
The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to recruiting and retaining a highly qualified and diversified work force. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age (over 40), martial or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, and local laws.
In accordance with the American with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities will be provided for participation in the application and selection process, if requested. Persons with a disability who need assistance must notify the Human Resources Department about the accommodation needed at the time of application and prior to the closing date by calling (509) 942-7392.
The provisions of job announcements listed on this website do not constitute an expressed, or implied, contract of employment with the City. Any provision contained herein may be modified and/or revoked without notice.
The City of Richland is located at the confluence of the Columbia and Yakima Rivers in southeastern Washington. Richland is a full-service city, with a fabulous quality of life, and is actively creating its future!
Richland offers an enviable combination of natural amenities and city services that contributes to the high quality of life our residents treasure. Our city staff is dedicated to providing and protecting that high quality of life.
Richland provides police and fire protection, water, sewer, stormwater and garbage collection services as well as electric utilities, long- and short-range planning, parks and recreation programs, city street and public facility maintenance and library services.
