Grounds Maintenance Worker I

Shoreline is an inclusive City that endeavors to build a work culture which embraces diversity, encourages participation, and promotes equity. 

NOTE: This is a Part-Time regular position of 30 hours per week.

This job is represented by Local Union No.763. 

The City of Shoreline is hiring a part-time (0.75 FTE) Grounds Maintenance Worker I position to support the Grounds Maintenance Division with ongoing work activities. This position performs a variety of semi-skilled and light and heavy manual labor related to the maintenance and repair of grounds and landscaping infrastructure located within easements, rights-of-way and other designated public spaces, including line trimming, mowing, planting, pruning, watering, weeding and performing minor irrigation system repair; perform graffiti and litter removal; and operate a variety of light vehicles, and hand and power tools.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is the entry level class in the Grounds Maintenance Worker series.  This position performs routine tasks and duties using hand tools, small power tools and light vehicles and equipment. Positions at this level are not expected to function with the same amount of knowledge or skills as positions allocated to the Grounds Maintenance Worker II class and exercise less independent discretion and judgment in matters related to work procedures and methods.

ESSENTIAL AND MARGINAL FUNCTION STATEMENTS Essential responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:   

Essential Functions:

1. Performs maintenance tasks common to the care of grounds, landscape and bioretention facilities including edging, leaf blowing, line trimming, litter and graffiti removal mowing, mulching, planting, pruning, raking, trimming and weeding of living infrastructure located within public rights-of-way, easements and other public properties.
2. Water shrubs and trees during dry periods using hose or by activating fixed irrigation systems or portable watering systems.
3. Assist in irrigation system diagnosis and maintenance including valves, pipe, and sprinkler head or drip line repairs.
4. Operate a variety of light equipment including blowers, chainsaws, chippers, edger, hedge trimmers, mowers, line trimmers, pole saws, and pressure washers, etcetera; assist in equipment maintenance, make minor repairs, and monitor and report overall equipment performance.
5. Set up, maintain and take down traffic control equipment; performs flagging duties in work zones; and effectively control traffic to ensure a safe working environment.
6. Operate City vehicles in a proper and safe manner to transport personnel, materials, and miscellaneous equipment; performs routine maintenance vehicles including maintaining filters, hoses, fuel, oil and other fluid levels.
7. Load, transport and unload equipment, material and tools to and from jobsites and assist in cleanup of jobsite upon completion of work.
8. Attend weekly and monthly safety meetings and perform monthly safety checks.  Perform work in accordance with OSHA safety regulations. 
9. When in the field, make decisions to ensure that jobs are completed correctly and on time.
10. Use asset management software to maintain records, track service requests, create and close work orders, input inspection data, add costs and look up assets.
11. Perform after-hours, weekend and holiday work during emergencies, inclement weather, or other essential operating periods to perform vital services such as storm damage cleanup, snow removal, and other duties as required.

Marginal Function:
 Perform other duties as assigned.Knowledge of:

• Hand, power tools and equipment used in landscape construction and grounds maintenance activities.
• Safe use and proper care of power tools and small power equipment.
• Safety rules and regulations related to public works maintenance operations.
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
• Basic computer skills, including the use of Outlook and Word.
• Basic record keeping techniques.

 Ability to:

• Operate light vehicles and equipment.
• Perform a variety of responsible duties in the maintenance, repair, and construction of grounds and landscape infrastructure.
• Operate, service and make minor repairs to hand and power tools and equipment used in general maintenance, construction and grounds keeping.
• Perform skilled and/or semi-skilled tasks without close supervision.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Meet schedules and timeliness.
• Work independently in the absence of supervision.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the general public.
• Be available to work and be on-call to respond to emergencies such as flooding, hazardous spills and snow and ice control outside regular work hours.
• Perform heavy physical labor in all weather conditions.
• Observe defensive driving practices.
• Positively and effectively interact with diverse individuals to accomplish a common goal.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.

Experience and Training Guidelines: Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience: 

One year grounds maintenance experience involving care of landscaped areas.  

Education/Training: 

Graduation from an accredited high school.  Additional education beyond high school is desirable.   

License or Certificate: 

Must possess a valid Washington State Driver's License First aid/CPR certificate, and Washington State flagging certification, or ability to obtain within 3 months.

Note: Employment is contingent upon successfully passing state/federal pre-employment background checks

The City's mission is to fulfill the community’s vision through highly valued public service. Our employees work relentlessly to achieve organizational goals while embracing the City’s values. City Mission, Values, and Goals  

Application Process: 

To demonstrate skills and interest, please complete the application and provide answers to the Supplemental Questions which will help us determine your qualifications for the job. (This application does NOT allow for attachments.)

Conditions Of Employment:

• All candidates will be required to establish employment authorization and identity at the time of hire. The City is not able to sponsor work visas.
• All positions require the completion of references checks, including at least one prior supervisor.
• This position requires completion of a criminal background check prior to start employment.
• This position requires a valid state-issued driver's license with an acceptable driving record that must be provided prior to start of employment.
• This position requires the successful completion of a practical skills assessment. 

Environmental Conditions:
Field environment; travel from site to site; exposure to noise, dust, grease; potentially hazardous chemicals; inclement weather conditions; work around heavy construction equipment; work at heights on scaffolding and ladders; work on slippery or uneven surfaces.
  
Physical Conditions:
Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for walking or standing for prolonged periods of time; heavy, moderate or light lifting and carrying; pulling, pushing, reaching; kneeling; repeated bending; operating motorized equipment and vehicles; mid-range to distant visual acuity for inspecting public works and related facilities.

Salary : $31 - $38