Maintenance of the City owned facilities landscape and utility infrastructure for the Public Works Department. Duties include performing manual labor using a variety of hand tools to accomplish assigned tasks. Work is performed cooperatively and in a manner that ensures individual, co-worker and public safety. Other tasks as assigned.
Hiring Process

• This is a continuous recruitment, and we have multiple positions open currently. Review of applications will occur on a bi-weekly basis until all positions are filled.
• Only electronic applications are accepted.
• To help us, please complete the online application form as fully as possible.

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.

• Uses a variety of hand tools such as shovel, pick, rake and pruning shears. 
• Performs assigned work to maintain planted landscapes.
• Works with City Crews maintaining a variety of City-owned infrastructure.
• Under direct supervision, performs general duties necessary to the maintenance of the stormwater infrastructure and facilities, Work is often strenuous and repetitive.
• Performs assigned work to maintain City-owned sites including paved and non-paved areas.
• Performs assigned work to maintain inside City-owned buildings including cleaning floors, washing windows, and emptying waste cans.

• Must be 16 years of age or older. 
• No prior work experience is required.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of landscape maintenance activities, processes, and duties preferred.

Skill

• Skill in the use hand tools of the laboring trade.

Ability

• Ability to work cooperatively in a work crew.
• Ability to work productively and effectively alone.
• Ability to sustain continuous physical effort including frequent bending, walking and working on hands and knees gardening.
• Physical strength and ability sufficient to meet the job requirements for extended periods under uncomfortable conditions in all types of weather.