Seasonal Park Maintenance Worker

Our Mission: To enhance the quality of life by providing parks and recreation opportunities for our community.

Our Vision: To be a leader promoting health and well-being in a thriving community.

Our Values: Stewardship- We care about people and places.

Inspiration- We create high-quality, meaningful, and innovative experiences that spark joy in our community.

Responsibility- We foster a culture of trust and accountability.

Collaboration- We work together in harmony to reach common goals through respect, inclusion, and teamwork.

Integrity- Our values are evident in our choices, practices, and conduct.

Job Description Position Title: Seasonal Park Maintenance Worker

Supervisor’s Title: Parks Superintendent

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

The Season Park Maintenance Worker advances the mission of PenMet Parks by working under the supervision of the Parks leadership to perform work required to assist with the maintenance, security, and operations for all District parks, buildings, facilities, infrastructure, and open space areas.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:

· Performs assigned work required such as routine manual labor, opening/closing parks maintenance, and minor construction.

· Inspects physical spaces and takes corrective action as assigned to ensure conditions meet or exceed expected level of service, cleanliness, and security.

· Performs assigned maintenance tasks, including but not limited to turf care, mowing, trimming, tree and shrub care, playground maintenance, sport court maintenance, litter, trash, and debris removal, athletic field preparation, and support to District activities.

· Performs assigned custodial and other activities required to operate parks and properties.

· Ensures proper security, cleanliness, safety, and customer service when opening/closing parks.

· Practice proper, safe, and efficient work methods. Performs clean-up activities to leave premises clean and safe.

· Supports all District programs and special events as assigned.

· Takes responsibility and ownership for accomplishing work, delivering results, and meeting the organization’s objectives.

· Supports an inclusive work environment that respects diverse ideas, backgrounds, and styles.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Experience:

One year of experience in grounds maintenance, landscape installation, or security (preferred).

Required Education:

High school diploma or GED.

Professional Licenses/Certifications:

Valid First Aid certificate issued by an authorized agency (required).

Valid Washington State Driver’s License

Knowledge/Skills:

· Demonstrates active interest and ability to maintain level of knowledge and enhance and apply new functional skills.

· Ability to learn and retain technical knowledge of some of the following: grounds, athletic courts and fields, park elements, forest management, infrastructure, turf management, soil management, general landscaping techniques, plant identification, irrigation systems, fertilizer, custodial practices, safety programs, park security, and pesticides.

· Patrols and safeguards District owned buildings, parks, facilities, grounds, and equipment while answering questions, and enforcing park rules.

· Ability to operate safely and effectively a variety of light and heavy equipment.

· Basic knowledge of current federal, state, and local regulations that impact maintenance and safety operations.

· Adapts to a changing and fast paced environment.

· Takes initiative with minimal supervision.

· Assesses and evaluates situations quickly and effectively troubleshoots maintenance and operational issues as they occur.

· Completes multiple tasks simultaneously.

· Possesses written, listening, and verbal communication skills.

· Commitment to providing excellent customer service to a broad range of participants and constituents.

· Works cooperatively and collaboratively with internal and external colleagues, the Board of Park Commissioners, contractors, partners, and the public.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

· Work is performed in both indoor and outdoor environments.

· Some work will be performed in rugged field settings with exposure to varying environmental and weather conditions.

· The position will operate equipment and use hand and power tools.

· The position will require lifting up to 50 pounds.

· The position will require walking, bending, standing, carrying, pulling, crawling, crouching, and other physical work.

· Some local traveling will be required for visiting District facilities.

· Valid Washington driver’s license (required).

· The position will occasionally require an irregular schedule that includes evenings and weekends.

· The position will occasionally require you to be on call.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $16.66 - $25.20 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Groundskeeping: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Gig Harbor, WA 98332: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $25