Mower Operator (Seasonal) 2-26-25

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

This position performs a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled tasks in park maintenance and equipment operation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assist full-time staff and other seasonal staff with park maintenance and repairs.
• Operate large rotary turf mowers and small trim mowers.
• General service maintenance of mower equipment.
• Mow all city parks, street beautification sites, and other city facility sites.
• Perform tasks related to shoreline cleanup and management plan.
• Assist full-time staff with city-wide chipper recycling program.
• Assist with new park development, including clearing, grading, drainage, and foundation work.
• Operate small power equipment such as string trimmers, blowers, walk-behind lawn mowers, and small electric power tools.
• Perform minor maintenance and repairs on buildings such as painting, graffiti removal, and washing outside building walls.
• Assist with setting up and taking down equipment for special events.
• Must wear approved and proper work attire to follow safe working procedures and guidelines.
• Perform additional related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

• Skill in operating various sized lawn mowers, trimmers, blowers, and small electric power tools.
• Knowledge of general service maintenance and repair techniques for lawn equipment.
• Ability to work irregular hours, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

The Parks Maintenance Supervisor assigns work in terms of very general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures and the nature and propriety of the final results.

GUIDELINES

Guidelines include city and department policies and procedures. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application.

COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK

• The work consists of operating various lawn mowers and other yard care equipment and electric power tools.
• The purpose of this position is to maintain the lawns at city-owned parks and facilities and perform minor maintenance and repair of outside facility walls.

CONTACTS

• Contacts are typically with coworkers and the general public.
• Contacts are typically to exchange information, resolve problems, and provide services.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work is typically performed outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

None.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge and level of competency and experience which provides sufficient knowledge to competently perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the essential functions of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for three to five years.
• Possession of a valid Washington State Driver’s License at time of hire.
• All applicants must be able to successfully pass a background check process which includes reference checks and criminal history checks, or other.

The statements contained herein reflect general details necessary to describe principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skills typically required, and the scope of responsibility; and such statements should not be considered all-inclusive. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas, to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or to balance workloads.

Management reserves the sole right to add, modify or exclude any duties at any time with or without notice. Nothing in this job description, nor by completion of any job requirements by the employee, is intended to create a contract of employment.

At its sole discretion, the City of Moses Lake may consider combinations of education, experience, certifications, and training in lieu of specifically required qualifications contained herein.

Company Description

The City of Moses Lake is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our objective is to provide equal opportunity in all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment for qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran.

Benefits

This position is eligible for retirement through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems. This position does not receive any city-sponsored benefits but does receive state-mandated sick leave.