Construction & Maintenance Worker II (Arborist & Pesticide/Herbicide)

Requirements

• EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
• High school diploma or GED.
• 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).
• WE ARE RICHLAND
• 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
• Summary 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 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.

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Additional Information

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. SUMMARY OF POSITION 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. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION 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.

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