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Parks Operations Worker 1

City of SeaTac, WA
Seattle, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/27/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/24/2025

Salary : $5,371.51 - $6,875.99 Monthly

Location : SeaTac Maintenance Facility; SeaTac, WA

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : 02-192025

Department : Parks & Recreation

Division : Parks Maintenance

Opening Date : 02 / 19 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 5 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific

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

The City of SeaTac is home to the state's largest international airport, making it a thriving tourist and business hub. Its community is diverse with native speakers from Vietnam, Africa, and Latin America-the City's population of 32,000 continues to grow as we nurture our flourishing global community. Our values are important to us and an essential part of the nearly 140 employee SeaTac family : Accountability, integrity, service, and teamwork.

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.

    The City of SeaTac offers a competitive compensation and benefits package to all eligible employees. These benefits include the following :

    Medical Benefits / Life Insurance :

  • Regence Medical Insurance : choice of a copay or High Deductible Plan with option of a Health Savings Account
  • Kaiser Permanente with a Deductible
  • Choice of Delta Dental of Washington or Willamette Dental Group for Employer Paid Dental Plans
  • VSP is Employer Paid Vision Plan
  • Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance with the Hartford Insurance Company
  • Employer Paid Long Term Disability with Standard Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program with Compsych

    • Retirement :

    Employees are enrolled in the State of Washington Department of Retirement Systems Plan (PERS); employee and employer contribute to the plan.

    Social Security Replacement :

    The City contributes 5.058% to the 401a Social Security Replacement Plan with MissionSquare 401a. Employee contributes 6.2%.

    Deferred Compensation :

    Employees have the option of contributing to an MissionSquare 457 plan.

    Paid Leave :

  • Accrue 8 hours of sick leave per month
  • Accrue 8 hours of vacation leave per month
  • 11 paid holidays; 2 floating holidays per year
  • Management leave for exempt personnel

    • Tuition Reimbursement : employees are eligible to participate after completion of their probationary period.

    Wellness Program : Fun and engaging wellness activities to encourage a healthy work place.

    Commuter Trip Reduction Program : The City provides incentives to reduce single occupancy vehicle commute, and provides a monthly pass up to $100 to cover transit needs.

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    • What is your highest level of education?

  • No diploma / degree
  • High School Diploma / GED
  • Associate's degree
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Master's degree or higher

    • How many years of experience do you have in grounds maintenance, repair, and construction?

  • None
  • Less than 6 months of experience
  • 6 months to 11 months of experience
  • 1 year of experience
  • 2 years of experience
  • 3 years of experience

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