Seasonal Parks Operation Worker

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

Positions in this class perform a variety of maintenance, landscaping, and grounds-keeping tasks in the City's parks and other lands, including cemeteries. The City is looking to hire candidates to work seasonally, full-time hours for six months.

Equity Statement

The City of Issaquah strives to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We value a variety of perspectives and life experiences and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. Applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status under federal, state, and local laws. We believe diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to the success of our City operations.

• 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 performs other tasks to maintain grass, landscaping, flower beds, etcetera.
• Assists in building, maintaining, or repairing amenities, including trails, fences, and similar.
• Collects and removes litter, branches, and other obstructions from City property; performs custodial tasks in park facilities.
• Cleans, maintains and inspects public facilities in parks, city grounds, and natural resource areas. Closes and opens gates when available.
• Other duties as assigned; may require weekend work.

• 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. Qualified applicants will be required to provide a driving abstract prior to hire.
• Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the job.
• All qualified applicants, must pass a criminal background check.

• Knowledge of the methods, materials, tools and equipment utilized in grounds maintenance.
• Ability to use a variety of hand tools and motorized grounds keeping equipment.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Physical strength and ability sufficient to meet job requirements for extended period under uncomfortable conditions in all types of weather. May involve lifting up to 80 lbs. and hard manual labor.