Parks Grounds Skilled Worker

City of Bellevue, Washington; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Bellevue is seeking a skilled park grounds maintenance worker to manage grounds for city parks and sports fields. The role reports to the Grounds Crew Leader and involves park improvements, general landscaping, irrigation, answering public questions, and coordinating with full-time and seasonal staff.

Essential duties include mowing, pruning, drainage repair, vegetation prep, and operating a range of equipment.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of professional related experience in park grounds maintenance.
• Washington State driver's license by time of hire.
• Washington State Public Pesticide Applicator license (or obtain within six months of hire)

Responsibilities

• Mow, trim, leaves, drainage/irrigation maintenance, grading, and vegetation seeding preparation.
• Maintain and enhance parks and athletic fields; perform plant and landscape work.
• Operate or learn to operate trucks, backhoes, saws, mowers, and other equipment.
• Provide safety-aware, customer-focused service and work with staff and the public.
• Respond to emergency weather events and support park improvement projects.

Skills

Policy comprehension

Turf management

Irrigation & arboriculture

Pesticide procedures

Irrigation programming (Maxicom)

Construction & maintenance practices

Communication

Public interaction

Independent work

Reading blueprints

DEI commitment

Criminal background check

Driver's license

Education

Washington State Public Pesticide Applicator license

Washington State driver's license

Tools

Maxicom irrigation control

Job description

New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint, however, we may go slightly higher based on experience, internal equity and market.

Job Summary

Do you have a background in municipal park grounds maintenance and operations? Are you interested in a career in government? We are looking for a Skilled Worker in the Parks Department Grounds Division to be responsible for grounds maintenance for City parks and sports fields. This position reports directly to the Grounds Crew Leader and performs park improvement projects, general landscaping, irrigation, responding to public questions, and working with full-time and seasonal staff.

Why Bellevue?

Bellevue's Parks & Community Services builds a healthy community through an integrated system of exceptional parks, open spaces, recreation, cultural arts and community services. With 2,700 acres of parks and open space, Parks & Community Services provides a variety of traditional recreation and human service programs and activities that support the quality of life for all residents. At the City you'll be part of a team committed to providing exceptional customer service, upholding the public interest and being a part of the community vision. Our people bring unique skills and qualities to the table, embrace the values of honesty, accountability and commitment to service, and take pride in the work they do. You'll work in an environment where being innovative, collaborative, and future focused are the status quo. Bellevue welcomes the world. Our diversity is our strength. It's what makes The City of Bellevue an exciting place to work, live, and explore.

City Council Vision Statement

Bellevue welcomes the world. Our diversity is our strength. We embrace the future while respecting our past.

Bellevue Parks & Community Services Vision

In Bellevue everyone can connect to each other and to nature through experiences that help them to live, grow, and thrive.

Bellevue Parks & Community Services Mission

We build a healthy community through an integrated system of exceptional parks, natural areas, recreation, arts and culture, and a broad base of community services

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Mow, cut brush, pick up leaves, repair drainage and irrigation systems, grading, clear storm drainage, prune and fall trees, prepare surfaces for seeding/planting of vegetation, herbicide application, plant identification, arboricultural, install new landscapes, routine maintenance work, synthetic sports turf maintenance, skinned baseball infield grading, athletic field layout and striping, park enhancement projects, haul equipment on a trailer, work in in-climate weather, and respond to emergency weather events.

• Equipment – Must be able to operate or learn how to operate trucks with trailers, backhoes, chain saws, wood chippers, lawnmowers, blowers, power tools, sand-pros, tractors, edgers, pruners, and other various implements.
• Be self-motivated and able to perform maintenance tasks independently, solve problems, follow directions, work well with others, and finish projects successfully.
• Must be comfortable communicating and working directly with other employees and citizens.
• Must understand and demonstrate excellent customer service.
• Must be safety-minded, demonstrating safety practices at all.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to learn City of Bellevue policy, and procedures.
• Working knowledge of current municipal park maintenance standards and practices including turf management, plant identification, irrigation, and arboriculture
• Ability to identify horticultural issues and address solutions through proactive management of park and facility sites
• Knowledge of pesticide application procedures and requirements as required by WSDA
• Ability to provide central irrigation system control programming with Maxicom and individual stand-along controllers
• Knowledge of construction and maintenance practices, processes, procedures, and methods for park construction
• Skill in interfacing effectively in a complex and dynamic work environment.
• Skill in good listening and communication.
• Ability to work independently on complex tasks and non-routine matters.
• Ability to communicate with the public.
• Ability to read and understand technical construction documents, plans and blueprints.
• A demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning of diversity, equity & inclusion principles and a commitment to implement these principles in your work.
• Must pass a criminal background prior to hire.
• Current, valid driver's license is required.

Education And Experience

• Two or more years of professional related experience in park grounds maintenance related to assigned functional areas.
• Or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Washington State driver's license by the time of hire.
• Washington State Public Pesticide Applicator license (or obtain within six months of hire)

Supplemental Information

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work involves walking, talking, hearing, using hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reaching with hands and arms.
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee may be required to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 50 pounds.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet but can range to loud and dusty at construction and repair sites.

HIRING PROCESS

The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Do not submit resumes and cover letters. To evaluate all candidates fairly and equitably, the City will make all applicants anonymous when we are screening the applications. We will redact information from our application such as your name, address, and other demographics. To help us, please complete the online application form as fully as possible.

• Answer the Supplemental Questions when requested which can be found on the Questions tab of the Job posting.
• We do not accept resumes and cover letters during the anonymous application screening stage, unless otherwise stated in the job description.
• Applicants advancing to the next stage may be required to provide a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and references.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• All candidates will be required to establish employment authorization and identity at the time of hire. The City is not able to sponsor work visas.
• All positions require the completion of references checks, including at least one prior supervisor.
• Some positions may require completion of a criminal background check prior to start employment
• Some positions may require obtaining a commercial driver's license (CDL), licensures, or additional certifications.

At the City of Bellevue, you'll be part of a team committed to providing exceptional customer service, upholding the public interest and advancing the community vision. The six essential and enduring principles that guide our individual actions, our interactions, and our decision making in the City of Bellevue organization is: Exceptional Public Service, Stewardship, Commitment to Employees, Integrity, Innovation, and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. You'll work in an environment that is innovative, collaborative, future focused, and committed to excellence. Bellevue welcomes the world. Our diversity is our strength. We embrace the future while respecting our past. It's what makes the City of Bellevue an exciting place to work, live, and explore.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The City of Bellevue supports workplace diversity. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected status. Persons needing assistance with the application process may call the Human Resources Office, at 425-452-6838 or [e-mail]. If you are invited to participate in the selection process and need ADA accommodations, please notify HR before you are scheduled for an interview or testing.

E-Verify Program

The City of Bellevue participates in the E-Verify program. Learn more about the E-Verify program.

https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/IER_RightToWorkPoster.pdf

https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RighttoWorkPosterES.pdf

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