Groundskeeper

Nature of Work

GROUNDSKEEPER

$5,949.00 - $7230.00 month (plus excellent benefits)

• 2024 Rates (once approved, 2025 rates will be updated)

The work of this classification involves maintenance of park, golf, ball field and associated City-owned boulevards, right of way, lawns, grounds and other recreational areas. Additionally, the work of this class involves outdoor operation of a variety of general and specialized grounds maintenance equipment and shop work associated with repair, maintenance and refurbishing of specialized equipment. Employees may also plan, design and implement irrigation and drainage installation and/or small scale construction projects, e.g., foot bridges, paths or shelters and, train and direct the work of Park/Golf Laborers, General Laborers, seasonal day laborers, community service workers and volunteers by providing specific instructions for tasks to be completed. The work also involves responsibility for observation, recording and repairing of damage to City property and grounds; additionally, performs related tasks as required.

For a full description of this position, please see the class specification on the City’s website.

About the Department:

Everett Parks and Facilities Department is committed to providing parks and recreational opportunities accessible to every citizen. Become a part of a team who act as stewards to preserve, protect, and enhance public lands and facilities. Parks and Facilities employees work in independent and team capacities creating a strong City workforce. Our employees take pride in providing high quality service and operate with strong safety standards. We provide opportunities to develop personal, technical, and professional skills and offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a retirement plan!

Why Everett?

Working for City government is personally rewarding for those looking to make an impact at the community level. As an employer, we advocate for employee professional growth and value work-life balance.

The City of Everett is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our goal is to recruit and hire capable and engaged job candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. We are committed to creating and supporting an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees.

The City provides excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, a retirement pension through Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, and basic life insurance plans. Employees will also accrue vacation, sick, and holidays throughout the calendar year. For more information on benefits for this position, click here: AFSCME Benefit Guide

About the City:

Located 25 miles north of Seattle and nestled between Port Gardner Bay and the Snohomish River, Everett is the largest city in Snohomish County. At a population of more than 110,000, Everett is a small, big city in the heart of the Pacific Northwest. Our community is experienced extensive development on our waterfront and historic downtown with a vibrant arts culture, music scene, innovated dining, breweries, and much more. Pick your choice of recreation activity in the mountains or water and we have it. We are home to Everett Silvertips Hockey Club and the AquaSox minor-league baseball team.

This is an exciting chapter in Everett’s story, and you can be a part of it! Learn more about what Everett has to offer!

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• High School diploma or equivalent and sufficient education to enable reading and understanding of plans, instructions, shop service manuals, forms and reports AND

• A minimum of two years of verifiable experience in grounds, parks and/or golf course maintenance which includes the diagnosis, maintenance and repair of equipment associated with grounds, parks and golf course maintenance.

• Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid Washington State Driver License within 30 days of hire.

• Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid Washington Commercial Driver License (C.D.L.), with the necessary endorsements as prescribed by law, within three (3) months of hire.

• Possession of or ability to obtain and maintain Flagging card and First Aid/CPR certification within six (6) months of hire.

• Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, any applicable licenses or certificates needed for mixing, handling and/or applying pesticides, which may include insecticides, herbicides, fungicides or other chemical preparations associated with grounds keeping tasks within a six (6) months of hire.

• Successful completion of a Washington State Patrol background inquiry pursuant to RCW 43.43.832.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS: Perform a variety of manual labor tasks requiring some strenuous physical effort such as lifting objects weighing in excess of fifty (50) pounds

HOW TO APPLY

• Application materials may be accessed via the City's website.

• All applicants are required to complete and submit the following:

1. The standard City of Everett Application Form.

2. Responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire for Groundskeeper.

• Applications must be submitted through the City’s online application system by 5:00 p.m. on January 17, 2025 to be considered.

• LATE, INCOMPLETE, FAXED, OR EMAILED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

EXAMINATION STEPS

• The Supplemental Questionnaire is part of the application (weighed 30%). Answers must be detailed and will be blind rated.

• A limited number of applicants with the highest passing grades on the supplemental questionnaire (weighted 30%) will be invited to a practical evaluation (weighted 70%) tentatively scheduled for Mid/Late February.

• All vacancies in this job class will be filled from the ranked Civil Service register established from the examination process for 12 months.

IMPORTANT NOTES

• A passing grade of 70.00 or higher is required on all parts of the screening process for placement on the ranked Civil Service eligible register.

• The examination process is designed to sample and measure the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities.

• Applicants claiming veterans’ preference points in accordance with RCW 41.04.010 as amended and meeting eligibility criteria must submit form DD214, or its equivalent or successor discharge paperwork, that characterizes his or her service as qualifying discharge as defined in RCW 73.04.005.

• Extensive background checks will be conducted.

• Hiring offers are contingent upon successful completion of a city-paid pre-employment physical.

• New hires begin employment at the first step of the salary range.

• This job classification is represented by Everett Municipal Employees Local 113, AFSCME.

Filing Opens: 1/3/2025

Filing Closes: 01/17/2025

Open/Competitive

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