Seasonal Parks Grounds Maintenance Technician

City of Issaquah; Issaquah (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Issaquah is seeking seasonal, full-time grounds-keeping staff to care for parks, cemeteries, and other lands. The role includes operating mowers, leaf blowers, trimmers, edgers, and maintaining fields and facilities.

Applicants must be at least 18 with a high school diploma or GED, some tool experience, a clean driving record, and the ability to lift up to 80 lbs and work in all weather. The position lasts six months.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Some experience using hand and power tools and performing basic grounds keeping tasks.
• Must have a driving record free of serious or frequent violations. A driving abstract may be required prior to hire.
• Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the job.
• All qualified applicants must pass a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Operates mowers, leaf blowers, trimmers, edgers, vehicles, and a variety of other hand and power tools.
• Performs landscaping and ball field maintenance tasks.
• Prunes, weeds, lays topsoil, and maintains grass, landscaping, and flower beds.
• Assists in building, maintaining, or repairing amenities, including trails and fences.
• Collects and removes litter and obstructions from City property; performs custodial tasks in park facilities.
• Cleans and inspects public facilities in parks and city grounds; may close/open gates when available.
• May require weekend work.

Skills

Hand tools

Power tools

Grounds keeping

Physical strength

Driving record clean

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Mowers

Leaf blowers

Trimmers

Edgers

Vehicles

Job description

City of Issaquah is seeking seasonal, full-time grounds-keeping staff to care for parks, cemeteries, and other lands. The role includes operating mowers, leaf blowers, trimmers, edgers, and maintaining fields and facilities.

Applicants must be at least 18 with a high school diploma or GED, some tool experience, a clean driving record, and the ability to lift up to 80 lbs and work in all weather. The position lasts six months.