Seasonal Parks Operation Worker

Job Title

Positions in this class perform a variety of maintenance, landscaping, and grounds-keeping tasks in the City's parks and other lands, including cemeteries. The City is looking to hire candidates to work seasonally, full-time hours for six months.

Essential Functions

Operates mowers, leaf blowers, trimmers, edgers, vehicles, and a variety of other hand and power tools.

Performs landscaping and ball field maintenance tasks.

Prunes, weeds, lays topsoil, and performs other tasks to maintain grass, landscaping, flower beds, etcetera.

Assists in building, maintaining, or repairing amenities, including trails, fences, and similar.

Collects and removes litter, branches, and other obstructions from City property; performs custodial tasks in park facilities.

Cleans, maintains and inspects public facilities in parks, city grounds, and natural resource areas. Closes and opens gates when available.

Other duties as assigned; may require weekend work.

Qualifications

Must be at least 18 years of age.

High school diploma or GED.

Some experience using hand and power tools and performing basic grounds keeping tasks.

Must have a driving record free of serious or frequent violations. Qualified applicants will be required to provide a driving abstract prior to hire.

Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the job.

All qualified applicants, must pass a criminal background check.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of the methods, materials, tools and equipment utilized in grounds maintenance.

Ability to use a variety of hand tools and motorized grounds keeping equipment.

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Physical strength and ability sufficient to meet job requirements for extended period under uncomfortable conditions in all types of weather. May involve lifting up to 80 lbs. and hard manual labor.

Benefits

Paid Sick Leave is available to employees to care for their own health and safety, and for the health and safety of their family members. All non-exempt employees in part-time, non-regular positions shall accrue paid Sick and Safe Leave at the rate of one (1) hour for forty (40) hours worked, beginning from date of hire. Some part-time, non-regular positions are eligible for retirement benefits through the Washington State Retirement System.