Cement Finisher - Parks Facilities

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is a national leader and innovator in the services and programs we provide to residents who enjoy our public spaces such as parks, community centers, specialty gardens, and swimming pools. Our mission is to equip employees and the public for their well-being as we support healthy people, a thriving environment, and a vibrant community. We provide safe and accessible spaces for residents and visitors to work, recreate, rejuvenate, and enhance quality of life and wellness for children, teenagers, adults, and seniors. Delivering excellent customer service to all is a core value.

Equity and Inclusion

Seattle Parks and Recreation commits to advancing equity and social justice in our department and in every neighborhood by growing a dynamic and diverse workforce, developing strong investments, growth opportunities, and beneficial partner strategies as we acknowledge and pledge to close disparities created by historical practices which often hindered workforce development, environmental justice, access to quality open spaces, programs, and facilities.

About the Division

Seattle Parks and Facilities Maintenance Division performs maintenance at over 25 miles of boulevards, 465 parks, including 26 community centers, 8 indoor swimming pools, 2 outdoor (summer) swimming pools, 4 environmental education centers, 2 small-craft centers, 4 golf courses, and an outdoor stadium. We place strong emphasis on providing excellent customer service to the public, clients, and staff to ensure public safety and enjoyment while they are at SPR facilities and parks.

Responsibilities

• Perform journey-level cement finishing in all aspects of the trade
• Break out, remove, and replace damaged or deteriorated concrete for repair and restoration projects
• Prepare subgrade for concrete, establish lines and grades, and perform rough and final grading
• Build forms/place reinforced steel/concrete for repairs to foundations, retaining walls, stairs, sidewalks, driveways, and curbs
• Install, set, and repair concrete and interlocking pavers for sidewalks, plazas, pathways, and other hardscape features
• Construct, repair, and restore brick, CMU block, retaining walls, and other masonry structures in accordance with project specifications
• Perform core drilling and concrete cutting to install or modify facility infrastructure
• Use the Asset Management Work Order system to update and close work orders, document completed work, and track maintenance activities
• Coordinate work activities with skilled trades and other Parks staff to complete projects efficiently
• Maintain accurate records of work performed, materials used, and completed projects
• Construction of wood forms including measuring, laying out, cutting, and jointing
• Trowel, finish, edge, and mark new concrete including exposed aggregate, broom, and hard trowel finishes
• Repair basketball and tennis courts, swimming pool plaster, tiles, and concrete pool decks
• Set up traffic and pedestrian control while working in a public setting
• Read and interpret blueprints, plans, and specifications
• Estimate and order materials
• Mix and place dry bags of cement in difficult-to-access job sites
• Perform other related duties of a comparable level/type

Requirements

• One year of experience as a cement finisher or one year related experience in concrete construction, installation, and repair (combinations of education, training, and experience will be evaluated on an individual basis for comparability)
• Current Washington State driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility

Qualifications

• Experience with asphalt paving repair; tile setting and repair; epoxy coating and injection; concrete roof system repair; concrete swimming raft and dock repair
• Experience pre-casting concrete products including benches, bollards, and tilt-up buildings
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and effectively prioritize and schedule maintenance tasks, aligning them with departmental needs
• Experience repairing swimming pool plaster, tiles, and concrete pool decks
• Experience core drilling and cutting concrete
• Experience constructing and repairing tennis and basketball courts including small repairs to sport court systems
• Working knowledge of the construction and repair of concrete stairs including framework and rebar tying
• Experience installing and repairing concrete or interlocking paver systems, including preparing bases, establishing grade, and producing durable high-quality finished surfaces
• Highly motivated and able to work as a team member in a demanding work environment, meeting tight deadlines
• Experience performing masonry work, including constructing and repairing brick and CMU block structures
• Basic computer skills, including the ability to use standard office software and work order/asset management systems for tasks such as record-keeping, reporting, and communication
• Proven ability to read and interpret ADA regulations
• Strong labor and material estimating skills
• Ability to work with community members and artists on special projects
• Extensive experience using grade-setting equipment such as lasers, smart levels, and grade rods
• Competence in maintaining clear and comprehensive written records
• Effective communication skills to coordinate maintenance activities, convey operational needs, concerns, and procedures
• High level of proficiency in verbal communication to convey information effectively and professionally
• Experience interacting with the public coupled with a high level of proficiency in customer service
• Experience maintaining multiple municipal or large commercial facilities

Pay

This position is part of a 1-Step Compensation program; the full salary range for this position is $46.05 (Step 1) – $46.05 (Step 1) hourly.

Schedule

This is a regular, benefited position on the Day Shift between the hours of 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., on a 4-day, 10-hour shift.

Benefits

The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation time, 12 paid holidays, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents.

Work Environment

• May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays
• Works with potentially dangerous equipment such as grinders and similar tools
• Required to stand, walk, or bend for extended periods of time
• Required to work outdoors in all types of weather around moving traffic
• Work at heights on ladders or scaffolding
• Frequently required to lift objects weighing up to 80 pounds
• Occasionally requires handling or working with toxic/hazardous substances
• May work near heavy equipment
• Occasionally required to work near energized equipment
• May work in confined spaces
• Dependent on business needs, candidates may be required to obtain a respirator clearance fit test