What are the responsibilities and job description for the Parks Operations Worker 1 position at City of SeaTac, WA?
Basic Function
About the Position
Under the direction of the Parks Operations Supervisor or Parks Operations Lead, performs a variety of basic and semi-skilled work in the construction, maintenance and repair of City parks, landscapes, sports fields, spray parks, buildings, and open spaces. This position is overtime eligible and a member of the AFSCME Collective Bargaining Unit.
The work schedule for this position is onsite 5 days a week (including weekends) from 2:00pm–10:30pm. Hours may change depending on seasonal needs.
About Our City
Representative Duties
ESSENTIAL FUNCTION STATEMENTS: Essential responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Essential Functions:
- Perform basic maintenance, repair and landscaping duties in City parks, grounds, and related facilities. Perform janitorial duties such as sweeping, mopping, changing light bulbs, and sanitizing restrooms. Pick up trash and remove litter from all City parks, grounds, and facilities. E
- Basic operation and maintenance of equipment including City vehicles, turf mowers, sports field groomer, tractors, back-hoe, blowers, weed eaters, edgers, sprayers, chipper, jackhammer, pressure washer and power tools. E
- Perform basic duties in the planting and maintenance of landscaped areas consisting of bushes, trees, flowers, shrubs, and lawns; water, mow, weed, trim, renovate, and fertilize lawns; rake leaves and clear debris from walks, fields, courts, and other facilities. E
- Maintain synthetic turf and natural grass athletic fields. Prepare sports fields for reservations and monitor athletic facilities; assuring appropriate rental groups are utilizing the facility. Clean and maintain sport courts. E
- Assist with Installation and repair of playground equipment, benches, tables, fences, signs, and related structures. E
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Required Education and Experience
- High School diploma or GED.
- A minimum of 6-months of grounds maintenance, repair, and construction experience.
- Combination of experience and training that provides the candidate with the knowledge and skills to perform the job will be considered.
Licenses and Other Requirements
- Valid Washington State Driver’s License required by date of appointment.
- A satisfactory three-year driving abstract record, submitted prior to hire.
- Valid CPR/First/AED certificate or ability to obtain within (1) year of hire.
Prior to hire, the successful candidate must pass reference and background checks in addition to successful physical screening.
