Salary: $19.00 – $26.84 Hourly
Location : 1245 S. McLean Blvd, KS
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: LABOR SUP 1 C
Department: Cultural Arts, Parks and Recreation
Division: PARK Forestry and Maintenance
Opening Date: 07/28/2023
Closing Date: 7/31/2023 11:59 PM Central
Distinguishing Features of Work
This is supervisory work of limited scope in the direction of laborers and other employees engaged in performing unskilled, semiskilled and skilled manual tasks. The employee is responsible for organizing, assigning, and supervising the work of a group of employees and ensuring that assigned tasks are performed properly and efficiently. The employee participates in the performance of tasks assigned to his or her employees but is mainly engaged in supervisory work. Assignments are received from an immediate supervisor who checks the work through inspection.
The day and hours for this position: Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm
Bargaining Unit: Service Employee’s International (SEIU)
**Employees within the department of division shall be given first consideration**
Examples of Work Performed
- Schedules and supervises employees performing laboring and maintenance tasks.
- Inspects work in progress and completed work of employees.
- Takes such action as is necessary to rectify complaints relayed by a supervisor.
- Advises employees supervised as to methods for improving work performed and assists with difficult and technical decisions.
- Meets with suppliers as required.
- Assumes responsibility for compliance with relevant standards.
- Keeps time records and makes simple reports.
- Assists with minor repair and preventive maintenance.
- Completion of work assignments will require the operation of a vehicle.
- The examples of work performed are not intended to be all-inclusive.
- The City of Wichita reserves the right to assign additional duties and responsibilities as needed.
Requirements of Work
- Skill in the use of tools, equipment and methods necessary to perform various laboring, maintenance and repair tasks.
- Knowledge of hazards and safety precautions of the work.
- Ability to effectively plan, organize, and supervise the work of others.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to work outdoors when inclement weather conditions exist.
- Ability to shovel snow, sand, gravel, asphalt, to or from dump truck bed.
- Ability to tolerate airborne nuisances associated with open grounds, pavement construction, and windy conditions.
- Ability to lift and carry bulky items weighing up to 80 pounds.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 125 pounds with the assistance of another.
- Ability to be continuously performing tasks that require one to push, pull, climb (ladders and in and out of vehicular equipment), bend, twist, reach, stand, and walk about (up to a half mile at a time) for most of an eight hour shift.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to acquire and maintain a valid Kansas class A commercial driver’s license (CDL) with an air brake endorsement.
- An employee shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
Required Experience and Training
One and one half years of experience in semiskilled labor and maintenance work. Offers of employment will be made contingent upon passing a pre-employment physical, which will include drug screening, and upon satisfactory evaluation of the results of a police records check. Any equivalent combination of experience and training. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need of a sponsorship.
(Last Updated 1/21/2015)
CITY OF WICHITA
FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
1. VACATION – Most employees with less than five years’ employment earn 10 days of vacation per year. After five years, accrual rates increase at varying rates to varying maximums, depending on work schedule and/or union representation. Maximum accumulation is 30 work days.
2. HOLIDAYS – There are eleven paid holidays. One is a Personal Holiday granted after the first six months to be taken at the employee’s option as scheduled with the supervisor.
3. SICK LEAVE – Sick leave accrual begins at one-half day per month. After five years, it is one work day per month (no maximum). Employees who use 24 hours (3 days) or less of sick leave in a calendar year earn a “Well Day.” An additional “Well Day” can be earned following a year of perfect attendance.
4. HEALTH INSURANCE – Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kandas provides two levels of medical and prescription plans. Both medical plan are PPOs that does not require selecting a physician or referrals for specialty care. Both medical plans include Vision benefits through Vision Service Plan. Pre-tax premium deduction is offered. The City contributes 80% of the premium, towards medical, Rx and vision premiums.
5. DENTAL INSURANCE – Two employee-paid Delta Dental plans are offered – Preferred and Traditional. DeltaPreferred requires using a dentist from a smaller network for a lower premium. Traditional allows use of any dentist, although benefits are higher using a dentist from the large Delta panel. Benefits under both plans are the same. Pre-tax premium deduction is offered.
6.LIFE INSURANCE – Low-cost term life insurance is available. Employees pay one-third of the cost. The amount of Basic Life coverage is twice annual pay (Members of SEIU and Teamsters: maximum of $150,000; all non-represented employees: maximum of $400,000). Dependent coverage is available ($4,000) for an additional $0.14 per pay period. Accidental death and dismemberment coverage is included. The plan is through The Standard.
7.SUPPLEMENTAL LIFE – Additional employee-paid term life insurance is available from The Standard at low group rates. Participation in Basic Life is required. This plan is portable.
8. LONG-TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE – This employee-paid group disability plan from Lincoln Financial replaces a selected amount of pre-disability income for work- or non-work-related disabilities. Premiums are determined by income and age.
9.VOLUNTARY ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT – This employee-paid plan from The Standard offers coverage for accidental death and dismemberment in addition to that included in Basic Life.
10.RETIREMENT – The City offers two retirement plans – Wichita Employees (WER) Plan 3, and Commissioned Police & Fire Plan C-79. The WER plan is a defined contribution plan; Police & Fire is a defined benefit plan. Both are contributory – employees and the City share the cost.
11.FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS – Employees may elect to make pre-tax deductions for dependent care and unreimbursed medical expenses, reducing the cost of these expenses by eliminating taxes on the amount deducted.
12. LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE – This plan from UNUM offers facility and home care benefits for employees, spouses and some other family members. Several options for benefit amount and duration, and specific plan features, are available.
13.MORE BENEFITS & SERVICES
Deferred Compensation Investment Program
Emergency Leave (for immediate family death)
Training Programs
Longevity Pay
Credit Union
Employee Assistance Program
Injury Leave (on-job injury)
Direct Payroll Deposit
La Petite Discounted child care center 265-1037
01
I am a current City of Wichita employee.
- Yes
- No
02
Are you a Cultural Arts, Park and Recreation employee
- Yes
- No
03
I have the following years of experience in semiskilled labor and maintenance work:
- 1-3 years
- 4-8 years
- 9 or more years
- No experience
04
This position requires a Class A CDL license with air brakes endorsement. Please identify your current status with a Class A CDL license.
- I currently have an active Class A CDL license with air brakes endorsement.
- I currently have an active Class B CDL with endorsement(s) and willing and able to obtain a Class A CDL with endorsement within 6 months of employment.
- I do not have a current Class A CDL license, but am willing and able to obtain this license within the first 6 months of hire.
- I am not willing or able to obtain a Class A CDL license with a brake endorsement.
05
I am legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
- Yes
- No
Required Question