TEST FEST



TEST FEST

Salary

$31,507.92 - $59,090.40 Annually

Location

City of Spokane, WA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2021 - TEST FEST

Department

Varies

Opening Date

06/18/2021

Closing Date

6/29/2021 4:00 PM Pacific

CLASS SUMMARY

Do you enjoy helping your local community and doing work that has a positive impact on Spokane? Are you interested in improving our streets, parks, neighborhoods, or public facilities? If so, a career at the City of Spokane may be the perfect fit for you! 

Learn more here: 

We are currently accepting applications for the following positions:
  • Custodian I
  • Laborer I
  • Meter Reader
  • Park Caretaker
  • Radio Operator I
  • Refuse Collector I 

Working for the City of Spokane is not just a job; it is an opportunity to build a career that can support you and your family for the years to come! City employees receive some of the best health and retirement benefits in the region as well as paid holidays, paid vacation, annual pay increases, promotional opportunities and a pension plan!

Do not miss this opportunity to build a career at the City of Spokane, apply today!

EXAMPLES OF JOB FUNCTIONS


Although the positions seem similar in their various tasks and duties, they are very different in their essential job functions, requirements of work, and physical requirements.

If you would like to learn more on the essential functions, requirements of work, or physical requirements, click on any of the positions listed below to see a full job classification.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS


Combinations of education and experience that are equivalent to the following minimum qualifications may be acceptable.
 

Open Entry Requirements:
(Open-entry applicants must meet all requirements when they apply.)
 

See below for each exam's minimum qualifications:

EXAMINATION
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Custodian I
Ability to read and write. Some previous janitorial experience is desirable but not required.
Laborer I
High school diploma or equivalent; AND, one year of laboring experience. Applicants must possess a valid driver's license.
Meter Reader
No previous experience is necessary. Must be able to write legibly and accurately make simple mathematical computations. Applicants must possess a valid driver's license.
Park Caretaker
High school diploma or equivalent and one year of experience in grounds work or park maintenance. Applicants must possess a valid driver's license.
Radio Operator I
Applicants must have had basic course work in English at the high school level or equivalent.
Refuse Collector I
Ability to read, write, and perform heavy manual labor. Applicants must possess a valid driver's license, and must obtain a Commercial Driver Instruction Permit within two months of appointment.
NOTE: Applicants must also obtain a Class "B" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within nine months of initial appointment.

EXAMINATION DETAILS


Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and pass the examinations for these positions to be eligible for hiring. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit a City of Spokane employment application online by 4:00 p.m. on the filing cut-off date.

Upon request, at time of application, the City will provide alternative accessible tests to individuals with disabilities that impair manual, sensory or speaking skills needed to take the test, unless the test is intended to measure those skills.

Please note in accordance with state mandate, all qualified candidates will be required to wear a mask before being admitted to take the scheduled exam. 

Each exam will consist of a multiple choice examination, with scoring weights assigned as follows:
 
  • Mulitple Choice Examination: 100%
MULITPLE CHOICE EXAMINATION DETAILS:

  • Test Date/Time: July 19 - July 24, 2021, each day we will offer 6 different test sessions 
  • Test Location: North Central High School - Commons Area 
  • Approximate Duration of Each Exam: 1 hour and 30 minutes
  • Each written examination will include subject areas targeted to that job classification.

See below for each exam's testing subjects:
EXAMINATION
TESTING SUBJECT AREAS
Custodian I
Facilities, Safety and Occupational Hazards, Integrity/Customer Service, Reading, Mathematical Reasoning
Laborer I
Driving, Safety, and First Aid, Mechanics, Mathematical Reasoning, Interpersonal Skills, Oral and Written Communication
Meter Reader
Attention to Detail, Basic Math, Driving and Safety, Working with People
Park Caretaker
Park Care and Maintenance; Tools, Equipment, and Materials; Safety; Human Relations
Radio Operator I
Computer Skills, Filing, Interpersonal Skills, Map Reading, Proofreading, Radio Communications, Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary
Refuse Collector I
Safety and Occupational Hazards, Vehicle Operation, Spatial Orientation/Reading, Interpersonal Relations, Conscientiousness, Written/Oral Communication, Mathematical Reasoning
 

COVID 19 Safety in the Workplace:
The safety of our employees and community are our highest priority.  All employees are educated and trained on how to use proper social distancing, enhanced hygiene techniques, and personal protective equipment (PPE). As a public agency we are following all state required procedures in regards to PPE and COVID 19.

Precautions include:
  1. Remote work when available for certain positions
  2. Daily cleaning and disinfecting of surfaces
  3. Temperature checks
  4. In office social distancing
  5. Use of video conferencing
  6. Personal protective equipment

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity within our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status, genetic information, veteran/military status, or disability status.

INSURANCE BENEFITS

Eligibility: Coverage begins for new hires and their dependents on the first day of the month following 30 consecutive days of employment.

Eligible Dependents: Spouse or Domestic Partner, birth, adopted children or children placed for adoption, Domestic Partner's children, step-children who live with employee, and any child for whom employee is legal guardian or for whom coverage is required by a Qualified Medical Support Order. Adult children under age 26 are eligible.
 
Medical
Qualified employees may select from two health carrier options; a Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) administered by Kaiser Permanente or a Preferred Provider Option (PPO) administered by Premera Blue Cross. The monthly premium varies dependent upon plan and coverage level selected.
 
Vision
Vision coverage is included in the medical plan selected. Costs for eye exams and hardware; lenses, frames or contacts varies depending on the medical plan selected.


Dental
Dental insurance is provided by Delta Dental of Washington. The City pays the monthly premium in full for employee and eligible dependents.
 
Life Insurance - Employee Only
Basic Term Life Insurance is provided at one-and-a-half times the employee's annual base salary to a maximum of $150,000. The City pays the monthly premium in full.

Life Insurance - Eligible Dependent(s)
Basic Term Life Insurance is provided at $5,000 for spouse/domestic partner and $2,000 for each child. The City pays the monthly premium in full.

Flexible Spending Account
The City offers two optional Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) - Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA. The Health Care FSA allows an employee to use pre-tax dollars to receive reimbursement for eligible medical, dental, and vision expenses. The Dependent Care FSA allows an employee to receive reimbursement for eligible daycare expenses for dependent children up to age 13 and other eligible dependents as defined by IRS Code.



AFLAC
Supplemental insurance is optional and is provided by AFLAC to help pay benefits that major medical insurance does not cover. The employee pays 100% of the monthly premium.
 
AudioNet Hearing Aid Benefit

AudioNet Hearing Aid Benefit is optional. The City of Spokane has partnered with AudioNet America to offer a discounted Hearing Aid Program with fixed out-of-pocket costs.

LegalShield/ID Shield
Prepaid legal services and/or prepaid identity theft programs are optional.  These programs pay for  a limited number of documents to be reviewed, limited trial defense representation, the preparation of a standard will, identity theft consultation, restoration and monitoring according to terms of contract.



Pet Insurance
Get cash back on the everyday care your pet needs to stay healthy!  Nationwide/Voluntary Pet Insurance is an optional plan in which City of Spokane Employees can enroll.
 
Voluntary Term Life Insurance 
Voluntary Term Life Insurance is optional and is provided through The Standard Insurance Company and is subject to application review and approval. Additional coverage up to $300,000 is available for employees and their spouse/domestic partner. Dependent children can be insured for up to $10,000 each. The employee pays 100% of the monthly premium.
 
Continued Medical/Dental Insurance
Employees separating from City service have the option to continue medical and/or dental insurance benefits in accordance with the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA). The employee pays 100% of the monthly premium in addition to a small monthly administrative fee. 
 

RETIREMENT BENEFITS 

Spokane Employees' Retirement System 
The Spokane Employees' Retirement System (SERS) is a defined benefit pension plan covering non-uniformed employees whose positions are classified under the Civil Service Merit System. As a participant you contribute 10.25% of your salary toward your retirement. Contributions and earnings are tax deferred. The City also contributes 10.25% of your salary toward your retirement. Employees hired on or after January 1, 2015 become vested (eligible for a monthly benefit at retirement age) at seven years of service. 

Deferred Compensation
Enrollment in the City-sponsored 457 Deferred Compensation Plan administered by MissionSquare Retirement allows participants, on a voluntary basis, to defer a portion of their salary on a before or after tax basis. Contributions and associated earnings contributed on a before tax basis are eligible to receive City matching contributions and are tax deferred (not taxed until taken out). You can also choose to participate in the 457 Roth (after tax) contribution option. You may enroll in the 457 plan or change your contribution at any time. Minimum contribution is $15 per paycheck up to and is subject to the IRS annual limitations.  The City will match employee contributions up to $120/month.


PAID TIME OFF

Official Holidays
The City observes seven official holidays as paid. An official holiday that falls on a Saturday will be observed on the preceding Friday. An official holiday that falls on a Sunday will be observed on the Monday immediately following. The City observes Martin Luther King Jr's birthday but has not declared that day as an official holiday. For this reason, employees hired before the third Monday of January receive an additional eight hours of floating holiday time to be used in accordance with Local 270 Collective Bargaining Agreement provisions. 

Floating (Personal) Holidays
Up to 48 hours administered throughout the year. Floating holiday hours may not be carried over into the next year and any unused hours will not be paid at termination.

Vacation Leave
Employees must be in paid status for 80% of that pay period to accrue vacation leave. The amount of vacation earned depends on the employee's length of service - from 12 days per year for a new employee to 27 days per year after 20 years of employment. Unused vacation hours carry over each year. 

Sick Leave
Sick leave accrues at a rate of six (6) hours per biweekly pay period. Employees must be in paid status for 80% of that pay period to accrue sick leave.  There is no maximum accumulation and unused sick leave hours carry over each year.

Other Leaves
The City also provides several other paid and unpaid leaves, such as: bereavement leave, Family and Medical Leave, maternity leave, jury duty, and military duty leave.
 

WORK/LIFE PROGRAMS 

Employee Assistance Program 
The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a referral and counseling service administered by KEPRO. It provides a myriad of services to employees and their household members.  Services include receiving confidential assistance for personal issues, such as managing stress, depression, parenting, alcohol/drugs, grief, etc.  Each household member is eligible to receive up to eight counseling sessions per issue per year at no charge.  There is also a benefit relating financial or legal concerns in addition to Worklife/Convenience services and online tools.

Employer Sponsored Bus Pass (ESBP) Program
The City of Spokane encourages employees to use alternatives to driving alone to work and participates in the ESBP Program offered by Spokane Transit Authority (STA). The program provides a bus pass for unlimited rides free of charge.
 

Revised March 15, 2022

01
The Education and Work History sections of your application must show that you meet minimum qualifications for each position in education and experience, in order for your application to be accepted. Are you ready to continue?
  • Yes
  • No
02
Please check all positions that you are applying for.
  • Custodian I
  • Laborer I
  • Meter Reader
  • Park Caretaker
  • Radio Operator I
  • Refuse Collector I
03
Do you possess a High School Diploma or equivalent?
  • Yes
  • No
04
If you answered, No to question 3, what is the highest level of English courses that you have completed?
  • N/A - I've completed High School or the equivalence.
  • 8th Grade
  • 9th Grade
  • 10th Grade
  • 11th Grade
  • 12th Grade
  • Some College
05
If you answered, No to question 3, what is the highest level of Math courses you have completed?
  • N/A - I have completed High School or the equivalence.
  • 8th Grade
  • 9th Grade
  • 10th Grade
  • 11th Grade
  • 12th Grade
  • Some College
06
Do you possess a valid driver's license?
  • Yes
  • No
07
Do you have one year of laboring experience?
  • Yes
  • No
08
Do you have one year experience in grounds work or park maintenance?
  • Yes
  • No
09
Do you have the ability to lift 50 lbs.?
  • Yes
  • No
10
Do you have the ability to lift 85 lbs.?
  • Yes
  • No
11
Do you have the ability to lift 100 lbs.?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Question

Agency
City of Spokane
Address
808 W. Spokane Falls Blvd.
City Hall, 4th Floor
Spokane, Washington, 99201
Phone
509.625.6160