Description

CORE VALUE STATEMENT

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.

SAFETY STATEMENT

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.

CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY

General Statement of Duties :

Under general supervision, a Maintenance and Construction Craftsworker performs semi-skilled and general work, including equipment operation, maintenance, repair and construction in the Public Works, Employee & Community Relations, Finance or Management Services Departments.

Performs related work as required. Work hours are varied and include evenings and weekends.

A Maintenance and Construction Craftsworker performs a wide variety of semi-skilled and general work in one of the major divisions of the Public Works, Parks or Support Services Departments, 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 is distinguished from a higher-level General Craftsworker by the latter acting in a lead capacity, possessing greater technical skills and knowledge and performing more difficult tasks.

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

Maintenance and Construction Craftsworkers are divided into Level I and Level II, and are distinguished by the latter possessing both a Commercial Driver's License and an approved certification requiring continuing education units.

Examples of Work Performed (Illustrative Only)

Water Division :

• Replaces, repairs, relocates and installs water lines; locates pipes and lines, repairs broken mains by applying full circle clamps to breaks or by cutting and removing old pipe and replacing with new section of pipe and adding quick couplers;
• taps into main water lines (wet or dry) to provide stub service to property; cuts asphalt street sections with concrete saw and removes concrete and dirt with shovel to reach pipes;
• backfills holes and trenches; installs and adjusts level of water meters and meter boxes; repairs and tests water meters;
• installs valves in water mains; tests and inspects large meters and pressure regulating valves (PRVs), performs leak detection using survey equipment, sets cones and barricades for traffic control;
• conducts pressure tests of water lines to determine leakage and breaks in water mains; maintains fire hydrants as required;
• may operate welding machine to thaw frozen lines; uses a dump truck, compaction wacker, pickup truck, concrete saw, tap machine, loader, jackhammer, boom truck, pressure pump and other similar equipment required for the maintenance, installation and repair of water lines;
• uses various hand tools, including shovels, wrenches and picks; performs routine preventative maintenance of equipment by checking oil, fluids, water and tire levels and advises superiors of mechanical or operational problems;

performs routine housekeeping of City well sites, pump houses and the City shops and yard; and performs related work and weekend and overtime work as required.

Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Regardless of level, a 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 proficiency in construction and grounds maintenance. Demonstrated proficiency using maps and plans. Demonstrated proficiency in safely using required tools and operating required equipment.

Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted Washington State Driver’s License. Must possess or obtain the following within six (6) months : flagging, first aid, and any other appropriate certifications as required by law, ordinance or department regulations.

May be required to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within twelve (12) months of employment based on division standards (see below), and a minimum of a CDL learner's permit on the date of hire.

Additional Minimum Requirements per Division / Department for M&C II :

Water Division at least two (2) years of water distribution-related experience, Washington State Commercial Drivers License, Class B or higher (to be obtained within 12 months of hire) and Water Distribution Manager I certification (to be obtained within 18 months of hire).

Supplemental Requirements

Physical Activity Requirements :

To perform the essential functions of the job, a Maintenance and Construction Craftsworker must be able to perform the following :

Stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, climbing, crawling, walking, pulling, lifting, fine motor dexterity, grasping, and seeing / observing;

ability to walk and stand for long periods of time. Ability to work outdoors under adverse and varied weather conditions.

Heavy Work : Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Contract

Last updated : 2024-04-27