Seasonal Public Works

Seasonal Public Works Position

The City has five seasonal public works positions available. Seasonal positions are limited to six months maximum. Pays $23.37 - $24.84 per hour. Employees earn 0.025 hours of paid sick leave per regular straight-time hour paid. More information can be found by clicking on the "Benefits" tab on this job posting.

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Major Function and Purpose: This seasonal position performs ongoing maintenance to enhance the functionality and appearance of City properties to ensure that they are attractive, clean, safe, and suitable for use by the public.

General Function: Under general direction of the Operations or Utility Supervisor or others assigned, this position performs landscape and building maintenance in municipal parks and other facilities as assigned.

Job Duties and Responsibilities: This job description reflects general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. These listed duties and responsibilities in no way imply these are the only duties to be performed. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including, but not limited to:

• Competently operate a variety of tools and power equipment including power driven machinery, rotating machinery, weed whackers, and hand tools such as hammer, saw, screwdriver, pick, shovel, spade, rake, etc.
• Perform lawn and landscaping maintenance, including mowing, digging, watering, pulling weeds, applying herbicides, trimming shrubbery, and moving dirt and/or debris.
• Clean, paint, and perform routine maintenance and repair to public areas, City parks, and playground equipment to keep them in functional order.
• Perform aesthetic maintenance for the City parks.
• Assist with repairing underground irrigation systems.
• Reliable and regular attendance is required.
• Other duties as assigned

Contacts and Relationships: Seasonal Public Works employees have extensive contact with City employees and the public.

Working Conditions: Work is performed either indoors or outdoors in all types of weather conditions. May be required to work in noisy areas. May be exposed to dampness, direct sunlight, dust, pollen, machinery or its moving parts, pesticides, insecticides, chemicals, noxious fumes, and/or insect stings. May be required to wear protective clothing or equipment in the performance of duties, including rubber boots, rubber/plastic gloves, safety glasses or goggles, ear protection devices, hard hats, respirators, and/or other specialized protective/safety equipment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of the operation of a variety of hand and power tools such as lawnmower, blower, and weed eater; safety protocols; and landscape maintenance operations and procedures. Ability to efficiently and appropriately coordinate tasks for the effective completion of daily work and problem resolution; establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships with coworkers and the public; work independently; self-motivate; pay attention to detail; maintain plants and lawns in an aesthetically pleasing manner; read and comprehend instructions; and operate lawn care equipment, including rotary and reel lawn mowers, weed-eaters, chainsaws, and common landscaping hand tools (e.g. shovels, rakes, hoes, etc.).

Physical Requirements: Seasonal Public Works employees must have the overall stamina and ability to perform moderate to strenuous physical activity, including the ability to stand or walk for long periods of time; traverse rough terrain; work in or over water; work at heights or on scaffolding; and lift or carry up to fifty (50) pounds. Job requirements include the ability to climb, bend, and/or work in tight or confined areas. Must be able to hear alarms and have the ability to audibly identify the presence of a danger or hazard.

Minimum Requirements: High School diploma or GED is required. Demonstrated proficiency in the use of hand tools, landscaping tools and equipment, and in the operation of light and heavy equipment are also required. Valid driver's license required upon hire. Out of state candidates are required to obtain a WA state driver's license in accordance with state law. Preferred qualifications include previous experience in parks maintenance and/or utility maintenance.