Cowlitz Seasonal Park and Grounds Maintenance Aide

Tacoma Public Utilities; Mossyrock (WA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Tacoma Public Utilities is seeking a Cowlitz Seasonal Park and Grounds Maintenance Aide to maintain the beauty of parks in Silver Creek, WA. This temporary role involves engaging in physical activities, ensuring cleanliness, and enhancing visitor experiences. Ideal for those who love the outdoors and are looking for seasonal employment.

Qualifications

• Some experience in grounds maintenance, mowing, weed eating, or similar manual labor.
• Valid Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming guests and ensuring smooth check-in.
• Maintaining cleanliness of campsites and facilities.
• Participating in painting projects and ground maintenance tasks.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Manual labor

Education

Completion of eighth grade

Job description

Cowlitz Seasonal Park and Grounds Maintenance Aide

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Position Description

Tacoma Power is accepting applications for Seasonal Park and Grounds Maintenance Aides at the Cowlitz Project located in Silver Creek, WA. This list of applicants will also be used to fill vacancies at our Parks in Taidnapam Park, Mossyrock, & Mayfield.

Embrace the great outdoors and join our team as a Park and Grounds Maintenance Aide, where you'll be involved in maintaining the beauty of our parks, engaging in physical activities, and making a positive impact on nature and visitor experiences.

Your responsibilities include welcoming guests, ensuring smooth check-in, maintaining cleanliness of campsites and facilities, participating in painting projects, ground maintenance tasks like lawn mowing and weed eating, and garbage hauling to keep the park clean and inviting.

We believe in fostering a positive work environment where your contributions celebrate nature and community. This seasonal position offers a flexible schedule during spring, summer, or fall seasons.

If you're 18 or older and enjoy physical activity and outdoor work, consider joining us as a Park and Grounds Maintenance Aide to help preserve our park's charm for future visitors.

This is a temporary role suitable for those seeking seasonal employment.

Qualifications

• Some experience in grounds maintenance, mowing, weed eating, or similar manual labor
• Completion of the eighth grade

Licenses and Requirements

• Valid Driver's License

Selection Process & Additional Info

This recruitment is managed by Kye Merritt. Connect on LinkedIn for updates on similar opportunities.

City of Tacoma Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Tacoma values diversity and strives for an inclusive workplace reflecting its multicultural community. We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Application Process

Complete the online application. Employment is contingent upon passing a background check, medical exam, and drug screening. The position is covered by a union agreement with Teamsters Local 117.

Communication is mainly via email. Ensure our domains are whitelisted to receive notifications. For questions, contact Human Resources at [phone] before the deadline.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Temporary
• Job function: Other
• Industry: Utilities