Park Grounds and Facility Worker

City of Spokane; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team with a forward-thinking organization focused on maintaining beautiful parks and recreational spaces. As a Park Grounds and Facility Worker, you'll engage in a variety of tasks that keep our community's green spaces pristine. From operating landscaping equipment to cleaning facilities, this role is perfect for those who enjoy working outdoors and interacting with the public. Whether you are starting your career or looking for seasonal work, this position offers flexible hours and a chance to make a positive impact in the community. Embrace the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your contributions are valued and appreciated.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older and possess a valid driver's license.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs and work under various conditions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and clean restrooms and picnic facilities.
• Operate landscaping equipment and perform general grounds upkeep.

Skills

Landscaping

Public Interaction

Equipment Operation

Maintenance Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Line Trimmer

Power Edger

Blower

Small Tractors

Job description

GET PAID TO MAINTAIN BEAUTIFUL SPACES!

The City of Spokane Parks and Recreation Department is hiring temp seasonal

Park Grounds and Facility Worker

NATURE OF WORK:

The Park Grounds & Facility Worker is responsible for watering, cleanliness, vegetation management, sports field maintenance, and general upkeep of greenspaces and hardscapes in the Right of Way and all park areas outside of Riverfront Park, Manito Park, Finch Arboretum, and Golf Courses. Work is conducted in teams or individually, and assignments may be routine in nature or vary depending on your team and tier assignment. Responsibilities and pay vary as shown below.

The Park and Grounds Caretaker has the option of working at various City parks with the Park Operations Department. The following Responsibilities and Requirements are functions the individual who holds or desires the position must be able to perform unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation.

• Maintains and cleans restrooms and picnic facilities.
• Operates small, motorized, hand-held landscaping equipment, including line-trimmer, power edger, and blower.
• Ability to see, with or without corrective lenses, well enough to read fine print such as instructions in standard text.
• Ability to hear, with or without a hearing aid.
• Enough body mobility to walk and stoop to perform landscaping duties.
• Tolerance to work under adverse conditions such as outdoors in heat and cold.

Grounds & Facility Worker I

• $16.66 - $18.50 per hour
• Trash and bathroom cleaning
• General grounds upkeep

Grounds & Facility Worker II

• $18.00 - $20.50 per hour
• Above duties from G/F Worker I
• Gardening & in-park caretakers
• Handheld & power equipment operation (line trimmer, hedgers, edger, backpack blower, push blowers, rakes, shovels, etc.)
• Ball field prep and field lining

Grounds & Facility Worker III

• $20.00 - $23.50
• Above duties from G/F Worker I and II
• Mowers & Small tractors operation, Trailering equipment, work group leader

ESTIMATED DAYS AND HOURS:

• The season typically runs April through October.
• Hours and days of work vary; part-time and full-time schedules available.
• Many locations will require weekends and holidays.

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must possess a current driver’s license.
• Requires frequent interaction with the public.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs depending on job assignment.

Accepting applications until further notice

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity within our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status, genetic information, veteran/military status or disability status.