Temp Seasonal - Park Grounds and Facility Worker

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

Job summary

An established industry player in Spokane is seeking dedicated individuals to join their Parks and Recreation Department as Park Grounds and Facility Workers. This role offers the opportunity to work in beautiful outdoor spaces, maintaining parks and facilities while ensuring a clean and welcoming environment for the community. With flexible schedules and various levels of responsibility, this position is perfect for those who enjoy physical work and interacting with the public. Whether you're operating equipment or performing general grounds upkeep, your contributions will help enhance the city's green spaces and recreational areas. Join a team that values diversity and offers a rewarding seasonal experience!

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older with a valid driver's license.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs and work outdoors in varying conditions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of restrooms and picnic facilities.
• Operate landscaping equipment for grounds upkeep and maintenance.

Skills

Landscaping

Public Interaction

Equipment Operation

Physical Stamina

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Line Trimmer

Power Edger

Blower

Mowers

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.