GENERAL FUNCTIONS
The City of Sammamish is recruiting eight (8) Seasonal Maintenance Workers to work up to six (6) months in Parks & Recreation throughout the summer beginning as early as March 15, or at a reasonably agreed upon start date no later than May 15, 2024. Wage will be dependent on experience.
Because of the small size of the city staff, each staff member is expected to perform a wide range of field duties as may be required from time to time. This position is eligible to earn overtime for hours worked over forty (40) per workweek.
Due to the nature of this work we require our seasonal maintenance workers to be a minimum of 18 years old.
SUPERVISION
Work under the supervision of the Parks Resource Superintendent. Technical and field leadership provided by the Lead Maintenance Workers.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
General Functions:
Perform general maintenance duties including preparation of athletic fields at assigned city park sites or basic maintenance tasks including vegetation control; litter and trash collection; asphalt, concrete, gravel, and trail repairs. Operates a range of small powered equipment. Provides support for special events. May perform duties of similar complexity in more than one maintenance area as required or assigned.
 
Essential Job Functions:

1. Perform routine tasks such as weeding, raking, watering, hand mowing, edging, shoveling, litter pick-up, cleaning and repairing trails, ponds, streets, grounds, and other public facilities.
2. Assist other employees as assigned.

NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Ability to:

1. Learn general principles of landscape & facility maintenance.
2. Safely operate light-duty trucks, hand mowers, and a variety of hand tools used in maintenance.
3. Lift up to 50 pounds and perform a variety of physical tasks and heavy labor.
4. Get along with others and work as a member of a team.
5. Identify work hazards and practice general safety procedures.
6. Interact with the public in an effective, customer friendly manner.
7. Communicate information effectively verbally and in writing.
8. Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
9. Work independently without direct supervision in the field.

 
Tools and Equipment Used:
Equipment such as push mowers, light duty trucks; power edger, backpack & hand-held blowers and string trimmers; shovels, rakes, etc.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from high school or GED equivalent required. Any equivalent combination of education and experience, which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job. Ability and interest in outdoor maintenance work in all types of weather. Experience in maintenance or other related work preferred.PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical demands 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 is performed primarily in field settings. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of maintenance equipment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee often works near moving mechanical parts in outside weather conditions. The employee is exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, toxic or caustic chemicals.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk; use hands or fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to sit, climb stairs / ladders; stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Duties are performed primarily outdoors in a variety of terrain, under a variety of weather conditions, including sun, rain, wind, mud, and snow, for periods of approximately eight-twelve hours/day. Duties are frequently performed working alone but may sometimes be performed as part of a work team. Conditions at work sites may include falling objects, loose footings, loud noises, construction equipment, and working in right-of-way, traffic, or roadways.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Work schedule includes evenings, weekends, and holidays. Must be 18 years or older. Possession of a valid driver’s license and good driving record is required. Will be required to wear safety-toed boots while working. Ability to conform to drug and alcohol testing requirements under the federal Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991. Applicants may be subject to pre-employment drug and alcohol tests and physical examinations.
The City of Sammamish is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with United States Equal Employment Opportunity guidelines and the Americans with Disabilities Act, this organization provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.