Park Technician – Structures

Salary: $27.55 Hourly

Location : City of Bellingham, WA

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: 23-ParkTech-Structures Oct

Department: Parks and Recreation

Division: Park Operations

Opening Date: 10/06/2023

Closing Date: 10/30/2023 4:30 PM Pacific

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit: Local 1937

Nature of Work

Do you have experience in construction trades and are you looking for a new opportunity to help make a difference in our City’s parks? The City of Bellingham Parks Department is currently seeking a Park Structures Technician!

The Park Technician- Structures performs duties associated with the repair, maintenance and new installation of structure work to parks buildings and surfaces maintenance. Assists with the repair, maintenance and installation of various water systems and electrical/mechanical systems and performs other general duties which require construction and equipment operation skills. Utilizes and operates tools and equipment as necessary to perform maintenance activities.

This position will start at Step 1 ($27.55/hour). Employees receive step increases annually in accordance with the and City policy. The full hourly range for this position is $27.55 – $33.91.

City of Bellingham employees receive medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as life insurance and long-term disability. Additional benefits include flexible spending accounts, a medical insurance opt-out program, and access to our employee assistance program. All eligible City employees are enrolled in a pension plan. Additionally, employees may elect to participate in the City’s 457 deferred compensation retirement savings plan.

Employees will receive 12 paid holidays in addition to one paid floating holiday each year. Employees accrue 8 hours total of contract and state sick leave per month in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement and Washington State Law. At the time of hire, employees will accrue 7.33 hours of vacation per month. Vacation accruals increase based on years of service. Leave accruals are based on 1.0 FTE, accruals are pro-rated if part-time and require employees to be in paid status at least 120 hours/month.

For additional information regarding benefits and compensation Information please visit the following:

Closing Date/Time: Monday, October 30, 2023, 4:30 PM PST

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Performs repair, alteration and installation work to park buildings, structures, and equipment involving carpentry, concrete work, roofing, painting, masonry and other manual skills.
2. Assists in the repair, renovation, maintenance and new construction work of plumbing, sewer and drainage systems.
3. Assists in the repair, maintenance and new installation of various mechanical and electrical systems.
4. Operates specialized power-driven equipment such as table saw, radial arm saw, skill saw, chain saw, planer and specialized test equipment. Also operates air compressor and jackhammer.
5. Operates a variety of automotive equipment including dump trucks, flatbed trucks and pickup trucks to haul equipment and materials. Operates backhoe tractor and other types of tractors with implements as assigned.
6. Under the direction of the assigned Park Specialist, makes on-site assessment of situations or pre-assigned projects; determines appropriate equipment and materials needed.
7. Maintains necessary tools by cleaning, performing routine maintenance and assuring proper storage.
8. Trains, schedules and leads the work of Park Worker, Extra Labor and other personnel as assigned.
9. Completes required reports for area of assignment.

ADDITIONAL WORK PERFORMED:

1. Performs related duties within the scope of the classification.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions. The work involves moderate risk, which requires employees to follow established safety procedures.

• Physical abilities to perform assigned work:
  • Adequate hearing, correctable vision, manual dexterity to operate hand tools and power equipment safely in a noisy work environment.
  • Ability to perform heavy physical labor in construction duties including operating heavy equipment.
  • Ability to work from heights of up to 40 feet.
  • Ability to perform heavy physical labor and frequently lift and carry equipment and materials of up to 50 lbs.; heavier items of approximately 50-100 lbs. are lifted on an infrequent basis utilizing proper body mechanics, assistance and mechanized equipment.
  • Peak construction periods require heavier lifting of approximately 75-100 lbs. frequently for extended periods of time intermittently.

Experience and Training

• Minimum of two years of apprentice-level experience in at least one area of the construction trades including, but not limited to, carpentry, concrete work, plumbing or electrical.
• Experience in operating a backhoe tractor, front-end loader or related equipment required.
• Previous work experience in a construction environment preferred.

A combination of experience and training that provides the applicant with the knowledge and skills to perform the job will be considered.
Necessary Special Requirements

• Valid Washington State driver’s license and good driving record. Must submit a three-year driving abstract prior to hire.
• Ability to secure a Commercial Driver’s License within six months of hire and to maintain a valid CDL during length of employment.
• Ability to secure a flagging and traffic control card.
• Ability to secure and maintain a valid First Aid and CPR certification.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol test prior to hire.
• Employment contingent upon passing a criminal convictions check and child and vulnerable adult abuse records check (See Fair Hiring Practices)

Selection Process
**You are encouraged to print a copy of this job announcement for your reference as the process moves along**

Please ensure your application is complete and all required information has been provided. Standard completeness means all application fields (contact information, personal information, education, work experience, references, and required supplemental questions). Provide as much detail as you believe will fully describe your experience and training.

Application Review Process:

1. Minimum Qualifications: Applicants must provide specific, detailed information so an initial determination can be made regarding your level of qualifications for this position. Applicant status will be updated on or around October 31, 2023.
2. Experience and Training Rating: Applicants that meet minimum qualifications will go through an Experience and Training Rating. Relevancy of your experience and training, together with composition, grammar, spelling and punctuation will be considered when evaluating responses. Applicant status will be updated on or around November 9, 2023.
3. The top six (6) scoring candidates from the Experience and Training Review will be invited to participate in an Oral Board Interview, tentatively scheduled for the week of November 27, 2023.
4. Applicants will be notified via email of Final Scores & Ranks. The final ranking of the register will be based on total scores for the following: Experience and Training Review (40%) and Oral Board Interview (60%). Candidates must have a minimum score of 60% or higher from the Oral Board Interview to be placed on the eligibility list.

The final candidates will be referred to the department for additional assessment. There is currently 1 full-time vacancy.

Please Note: Candidates will receive updates regarding application status via email. Please be sure to check your email frequently, including your spam folders for messages filtered by your email providers.

Equal Opportunity:
Our environment is characterized by respect for cultural backgrounds, belief systems, and ethnic diversity. The City of Bellingham is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in its work force. We do not make decisions on the basis of an individual’s race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, age (40+), disability, retaliation, sexual orientation or gender identity, honorably discharged veteran or military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking, use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. All are encouraged to apply for employment.

Fair Hiring Practices

• The City provides individuals who have been arrested or convicted of a criminal offense an equal and fair opportunity to obtain employment.
• The City will not inquire about an applicant’s criminal history until after a conditional job offer has been made.
• The City will disregard the prior arrest and conviction record of an otherwise qualified individual unless the offense is directly related to the job position for which the individual has applied.
• The City will notify an otherwise qualified applicant about a potentially disqualifying conviction and give the applicant an opportunity to submit information regarding the accuracy of the criminal records as well as evidence of mitigation or rehabilitation, as appropriate.

There are many good reasons for working at the City of Bellingham. The work is rewarding and you have an opportunity to serve your community. Another good reason is the great benefits that the City offers its employees. See our for additional information.

This position is represented by The Guild of Pacific Northwest Employees, Local 1937 bargaining unit. Specific benefit information including Holidays, Vacation Accruals, Health, Dental and Vision Plans with cost sharing and Deferred Compensation Match can be found in the

This position is covered by the State of Washington Department of Retirement Systems PERS plan. PERS requires mandatory employee and City contributions. Please visit the for more information on PERS.

Civil Service Information
This position is subject to the Bellingham Civil Service Commission. When a vacancy occurs, the top fifteen candidates or the top 25% of the register will be forwarded to the department for further consideration. All new Civil Service employees are subject to a one-year probationary period. A candidate may challenge the scope, content, or method of an examination or test, and a protest may be filed in writing with the Examiner within five (5) days following the date of the challenged examination. A candidate may also challenge the scoring of an examination or test, failure of the candidate on any part of an examination, or clerical error in examination results of any examination or test, and a protest may be filed in writing with the Examiner within five (5) days of notification of the challenged result. The Examiner shall consider all timely filed protests and make appropriate corrections if an error is demonstrated.

Veteran’s Scoring Criteria
Applicants who have been honorably discharged from active military duty may be eligible to receive veteran’s scoring criteria points as provided by Washington State Law (RCW 41.04.010). Candidates who would like to claim Veteran’s Preference points must include a copy of their DD214 with their application.

01

***Answer detail to all of the questions below will largely determine your experience and training qualifications.***

Do you have at least two years of apprentice-level experience in at least one of the following construction trades: carpentry, concrete work, plumbing or electrical?

• Yes
• No

02

If you answered yes to having a minimum of two years of apprentice-level experience in at least one area of construction trades, please describe your experience.

03

Do you have experience operating a backhoe tractor, front end loader or related equipment?

• Yes
• No

04

If you do not have the experience required in questions #1 and #3, describe the combination of experience and training that provides you with the knowledge and skills to perform this job.
Responses to the question must be supported by your application.

05

Do you have previous work experience in a construction environment? (This is preferred, marking no will not disqualify you).

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have a valid Washington State driver’s license or the ability to obtain one by time of hire and a good driving record? The successful candidate must submit a three-year driving record abstract prior to hire, with periodic submission of driving abstract per City policy.

• Yes
• No

07

Do you have or are you willing to secure a Commercial Driver’s License within six (6) months of hire and to maintain a valid CDL during length of employment?

• Yes
• No

08

Are you able to secure a flagging and traffic control card?

• Yes
• No

09

Do you have or are you willing to obtain First Aid and CPR certifications?

• Yes
• No

10

Describe your working experience:

• Performing repair, alteration and installation work to building, structures and equipment.
• With rough and finished carpentry, including door framing and installations.
• With concrete work.
• With roofing and state the types of roofing materials you have used.

Required Question