About the Position
The Public Works Department has an opening for 1 Temporary Maintenance Worker I in Vegetation and Habitat Operations. These temporary positions will last no later than November 15, 2021.

Each operations section below will recruit and select candidates based on operational needs. Available positions are:

Ideal Candidate Profile

• One year general work experience. Background in drinking water, stormwater, and wastewater maintenance and operations.
• Two years work experience for vegetation and habitat operations positions.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively as a part of a team.
• Ability to use tact and good judgment in responding to questions from citizens and the general Public.
• A positive “can do” attitude; takes the initiative to get the work done.
• Take direction well, fast learner, and good attitude.
• Adaptable to changing work environments.
• Flagger Certification and experience setting up traffic control is a plus.

See “Example of Essential Duties” below for a more detailed description of the work performed for each section.

To Apply

• Submit the electronic application and complete the supplemental questions.  Please do not submit resumes and cover letters.
• This is a continuous recruitment.  In order to be considered for the first round of interviews, submit your application by 5 pm June 1, 2021.
• Only electronic applications are accepted.

Contact Information
If you have questions about the position and/or requirements contact Riley Stark, Habitat Specialist, at (360) 522-6006 or via email at rstark@ci.olympia.wa.us

Vegetation & Habitat Operations

• Mowing, trimming, edging and turf management.
• Pruning, planting and removing small diameter trees and shrubs.
• Operating various types of small power equipment used for vegetation maintenance.
• Landscape maintenance such as weeding, pruning, and clearing areas for planting.
• Site restoration, including invasive weed removal, site preparation, soil amendment, and restoration planting.
• Ability to identify invasive and noxious plant and knowledge of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) best management practices for management and control.
• General operation and maintenance of light duty vehicles and trailers.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Two years of vegetation maintenance work experience
• One to two years general work experience required. Experience in specialty area (i.e. repair, maintenance, vegetation control, etc.) preferred.
• Ability to perform strenuous physical labor and work outdoors in heavily trafficked areas, in all types of weather, and on all types of surfaces.
• Skill in using of a wide variety of power and hand tools, equipment, and machinery used in vegetation management.
• Use good judgment in the operation of potentially dangerous equipment and while working at potentially hazardous work sites. Maintain constant awareness of hazards and continuously apply safe work habits and practices.
• Listen to, remember, and apply work directions, instructions, information, and practices in daily communication with supervisors and co-workers.
• Safely drive and operate heavy and light duty vehicles and equipment such as pickup trucks, off-road service and transport vehicles, and other related conveyances.
• Demonstrated punctual, regular and reliable attendance is required.
• Follow appropriate safety procedures.

Special Requirement

• Valid Washington State Driver’s License is a requirement of all positions.
• Washington State Flagger’s Certification is preferred, but not required.

Contacts

• Maintenance Workers I have daily contact with other crew members for the purpose of work coordination.
• However, City crews often work in highly visible locations and may be required to respond to questions from interested citizens.
• It is important for all employees to respond to citizens with tact and patience.
• If questions cannot be answered on-site, the worker is responsible for referring the citizen to the Lead Worker or other Department staff for assistance.

Supervision

• None.

Accountability

• The employee is accountable for performing assigned tasks in a quality, timely, efficient manner.

Working Conditions:(Working conditions will vary by assignment.)

• Maintenance Workers may work in hazardous areas, including street surfaces, rights-of-way, medians, ditches, pits and underground vaults; and around heavy equipment or potentially dangerous tools.
• Assignments may be outside and may occasionally require work in inclement weather and/or dirty, wet noisy or cramped work sites.
• This position requires the physical ability to perform manual tasks, and mobility to navigate all types of surfaces and terrain.

The City of Olympia is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workforce. Women, people of color, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.