Park Maintenance Assistant

Location

Burien, WA | United States

Job description

Position open until filled. Interested individuals encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

General Position Summary

Performs a variety of manual work, light equipment operation and customer services in the areas of maintenance of park facilities and the interactive water feature, special events and picnic site reservations.

  Position Schedule and Duration

40 Hours per week, approximately six month duration. Work days will include five, 8 hr. shifts, and potential split shifts, and will include weekdays, weekend and holiday work.

  Essential Functions

• Maintain City parks and sport fields; mow and edge, repair and maintain irrigation systems; plant and maintain flower beds; rake leaves, prune and trim trees, remove brush and trash; remove graffiti; and repair fences.
• Perform maintenance and operation of interactive water feature, to include monitoring and adjustments of chemical levels.
• Pick up and dispose of trash.
• Clean picnic shelters and picnic tables.
• Clean park restrooms.
• Transport, set up and take down equipment and supplies for special events.
• Monitor, report, and/or repair conditions within park facilities to maintain a safe, proper and appropriate environment.
• Receive and direct visitors; answer inquires, receive and respond to customer complaints and problems. If unable to respond, direct individuals to appropriate person.
• Organize and assemble materials and equipment necessary for tasks.
• Provide assistance and first aid when needed. Contact appropriate emergency services (911) when needed.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Job Scope

Position is subject to recurring work situations with occasional variations from the norm requiring a moderate degree of complexity. The incumbent operates from specific and definite directions and instructions independently with minimal supervision.

Interpersonal Contacts

Interacts with the other staff and the public.

Specific Job Skills

Knowledge of:

• Work hazards and applicable safety precautions.
• Basic arithmetic, including addition, subtractions, multiplication, and division.
• Basic hand and power tool operation.

Ability to:

• Consistently demonstrate and actively support the identified values of the City of Burien: Trust, Integrity, Collaboration, Service, Communication, and Excellence. 
• Perform manual labor for extended periods of time under varying weather conditions.
• Safely and proficiently operate machines, tools, equipment, and materials used in the maintenance and repair of City park facilities, while effectively utilizing provided personal protective equipment.
• Transport equipment to various locations.
• Learn and demonstrate the ability to become proficient in new procedures, operations, systems, and equipment.
• Work with cleaning fluids, paints, cleaning agents, and other solutions.
• Follow written and/or verbal instructions.
• Accurately analyze problems and identify solutions.
• Work on sloped surfaces.
• Accurately maintain records and prepare reports.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Plan and organize work to meet schedules and deadlines.
• Work independently, as needed from general instructions and work expectations.
• Demonstrate attention to detail.
• Meet deadlines.

Mental Activities:

Position requires continuous customer service, frequent interpersonal skills, independent judgment and/or action, ability to understand, read, and speak English; occasional decision making, performance of basic math, problem analysis, and ability to write English; teamwork, creativity, and use of discretion.

Physical Activities:

Position requires continuous standing and walking; frequent talking, hearing, handling, feeling, and repetitive motions of hands and wrists; occasional stooping, reaching, bending, and repetitive motions of feet, and rare crawling, sitting, fingering, kneeling, and climbing. Must be able to push, pull, lift, and carry 80 pounds and push and pull 200 pounds.

Education/Experience

High School Graduate or GED.

Special Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Successful completion of pre-employment background check.
• Valid Washington State Driver's License with satisfactory driving record.
• Possession of or ability to obtain within three months current CPR and First Aid certification.

Job Conditions

Work is performed primarily in a field environment and requires driving to a variety of locations to perform work. Employee may be exposed to noise from machinery and equipment operation, to all weather conditions, and to conditions and hazards from obstacles, rough terrains, heights and open trenches associated with construction sites. Employee may be exposed to potentially hazardous materials and equipment, fumes or vapors Employee will be required to work evenings, weekends, and holidays. Position may include contact with dissatisfied or abusive individuals.

  Notices

• The City of Burien believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to our success. This job description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications and job scope. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

• The City of Burien is an Equal Opportunity Employer and assures equal employment practices regardless of sex, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, or any other basis prohibited by local, State or Federal law. 

• Verification of identity and United States work authorization must be completed before employment commences as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act.

• Applicants will be evaluated on the basis of education and related experience. Highly qualified candidates may be invited to participate in interviews. Candidates may be asked to respond to supplemental questions in writing and to supply illustrative examples of work. A test may also be administered to assess relevant skills. Additional references may be requested of finalists.

• If you need special accommodation in the application or examination process, please contact Human Resources at (206) 248-5504.

• The City of Burien has a no smoking policy in all City facilities and all City vehicles.

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Salary

$23.37 - $28.41 per hour