What are the responsibilities and job description for the Parks Maintenance Seasonal position at City of Tumwater?
Tumwater is a vibrant community, rich in history, community, and opportunity.
Nestled into the base of Puget Sound, Tumwater is the southern gateway to the Seattle/Tacoma metropolitan area. It’s just a little over an hour from the Pacific Ocean beaches, the Olympic Peninsula, and Mount Rainier with beautiful landscapes of prairie, river, estuary, and lush green trees. With its central location, Tumwater is a picturesque Northwest community with convenient access to arts, cultural and outdoor recreation.
Our vision is to create a future that is highly livable with diverse and engaged residents, a strong economy, and a healthy natural environment. Safe neighborhoods, quality schools, and a sense of community pride make Tumwater a great place to live, work, and play.
Learn new skills, expertise and abilities you will have and use for a lifetime. There is no better place than Tumwater Parks Maintenance to get paid while learning. From the basics of tractor operation or irrigation install/repair and programing, to field prep for soccer, baseball and special events. We take pride in training and preparing our staff. Our skilled professionals here will do their very best to ensure your success!- Ability to safety operate machinery and maintain equipment and tools.
- Knowledge of the use and care of tools and small engine operations and maintenance.
- Possess an ability to learn and grow with job demands.
- Ability to listen, follow directions, and quickly learn new tasks.
- Will communicate with staff and superiors issues and ideas to remedy and improve our parks.
- To work safely and efficiently while being aware of the surroundings.
- Can work alternate schedules that may include evenings and/or weekends.
- Punctuality, and regular, reliable attendance is required.
- Professionally represent the City of Tumwater Parks Department.
- Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
- Able to provide quality customer service to all.
- Willingness to learn.
- Grow with the position.
- Strong work ethic.
- Enjoys the work/career.
- Outstanding Customer Service.
Position is for six months and the work schedule may vary slightly but will generally be 8 hour days, 5 days a week. Work is outside in all kinds of weather. Weekend work is required. Must be able to work with little supervision.
The City of Tumwater is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
The City of Tumwater is committed to wellness, safety, the environment and racial equity.
Salary : $18 - $24
