Maintenance Craftsworker - Parks

Parks Division

• Maintains parks, Park structures and other public areas by watering, planting and fertilizing grass and plants
• Trims and mows lawns and landscapes
• Performs weed and litter control in parks and other public areas
• Applies various forestry techniques to trees, including trimming, pruning, transplanting, etc.
• Applies pesticides and herbicides safely and effectively
• Polices public areas to identify and remove safety hazards and to ensure proper maintenance of Parks and recreational areas for special events and daily use
• Assists in maintenance and operation of irrigation systems, cleaning and replacing heads and broken lines
• Performs routine and recurring repair and maintenance of structures, fences, park benches and other outdoor park facilities
• Paints as necessary
• Prepares athletic fields for use by teams, leagues and the general public
• Assists General Craftsworkers in more complicated and difficult phases of plumbing, carpentry, masonry and other skilled crafts
• Operates trenchers, loaders, tractors, gang mowers, hand mowers, weedeaters, concrete and asphalt saws, jackhammers, pickup trucks, compaction wackers and other equipment required in the maintenance of City parks
• Performs routine preventive maintenance of equipment by checking oil, fluids, water and tire levels and advises superiors of mechanical or operational problems
• Uses various hand tools, including shovels, rakes, picks, hoes and wrenches
• Performs routine housekeeping in City parks and facilities

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• At least six (6) months of previous work experience performing maintenance work, repairs, equipment operation and motor vehicle operation, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Demonstrated proficiency in grounds maintenance
• Demonstrated proficiency using maps and plans
• Demonstrated proficiency in safely using required tools and operating required equipment
• Valid, unrestricted Washington State Driver’s License
• Flagger certification, Forklift certification, First aid/CPR, and any other appropriate certifications as required by law, ordinance or department regulations within six (6) months
• Washington State Department of Agriculture Pesticide Public Operator License (PCL) with Laws & Safety and General Weed Control Endorsements within 12 months of hire

Additional Minimum Requirements

• Washington State Department of Agriculture Pesticide Public Operator License (PCL)
• Laws & Safety and General Weed Control Endorsements

Benefits

• Paid Holidays: 13 per year (10 scheduled; 3 “floating”)
• Paid Time Off (PTO): accrues based on actual number of regular hours worked
• Retirement Plan: Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance: City pays entire premiums
• Life Insurance: City pays entire premium for group term life insurance coverage ($14,000)
• Long Term Disability: City pays entire long-term disability premium for employees through New York Life (previously Cigna)
• Wellness Program: Promotes and provides opportunities for healthy lifestyles
• Employee Assistance: Provides counseling and treatment in areas such as stress, drug and alcohol abuse, and family counseling
• Flexible Spending Plan (Pre-Tax Deduction for Medical/Dental and Day Care)
• Aflac Supplemental Insurance
• Bereavement Leave
• Overtime
• Direct Deposit (paydays are 5th and 20th of the month)