Parks Maintenance Worker .75

This City of Tukwila is in search of a part-time Parks Maintenance Worker (.75). The Parks Maintenance Worker maintains public parks landscapes and facilities to ensure they are safe clean and operational; includinglandscaping mowing planting maintaining irrigation systems cleaning restrooms repairing playground equipment removing litter and operating machinery.

About the City:

The City of Tukwila is 9.6 square miles of opportunity and a dynamic place to work. The population is over 22000 at night and up to 150000 during the day. Tukwila shares borders with the Cities of Seattle Renton SeaTac Burien and Kent. Its central location lies in the heart of the Puget Sound region sitting 12 miles south of downtown Seattle 17 miles north of downtown Tacoma and just east of SeaTac Airport. It is easily accessed by I-5 and I-405 or via either of Tukwilas two train stations the Sounder Station or the Sound Transit Light Rail Station.

Our Values

All potential team members are evaluated on the following values:

Caring We support the diverse community we serve with compassion empathy and kindness.

Professional We hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards and act with integrity and transparency. We are respectful and courteous with all.

Responsive We are timely and effective in the delivery of great customer service. We continually strive to find innovative ways to improve.

About the Department

The City of Tukwilas Parks and Recreation Department is home to 159 acres of parks 12 miles of trails Foster Golf Links and the Tukwila Community Center. The department develops and maintains parks and facilities and offers a wide range of recreational events programs and services for all ages.

We are currently accepting applications for a Parks Maintenance Worker in the Parks and Recreation Department. The Parks Maintenance Worker is a part time position and will perform routine tasks and is also responsible for doing park rounds ensuring the sites are neat and tidy.

Why Choose the City of Tukwila

• Competitive salary with annual step increases.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical dental and vision plans plus a retirement pension plan.
• Flexible work schedule including evenings and weekends as needed.

Salary Range:
$31.20 - $37.93 per hour. This position is represented by the Teamsters 763.
Note:We dont typically hire at the top of the range.

How to Apply

Initial screening will be solely based on the contents and completeness of the education and work experience section of your application in order to be considered for this position you MUST apply on-line and complete the entire application. Please include related experience or any other additional work or volunteer experience or as a training associate in grounds keeping turf landscaping or pesticide applications.

Veterans Preference

Veterans Preference is available in accordance with state laws. Attach DD214 or NGB Form 22 for eligibility.

Selection Process

• Ability to operate mowers backpack blowers line trimmers power tools hand tools and related small equipment.
• Landscape and ball field maintenance.
• Other duties vary based on specific responsibilities for each position.
• Weekend work may be required.

Physical ability sufficient to perform the essential functions of the position for extended periods of time under varying weather conditions.

Minimum Qualifications:
(A) Must possess a valid Drivers License;
(B) Must be able to work with limited supervision.

The ability to obtain additional certifications within six months of hire is strongly encouraged:

• Forklift Certification
• Required FEMA Trainings

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY/REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in this class typically require: climbing balancing stooping kneeling crouching crawling reaching standing mobility pushing pulling lifting grasping feeling talking hearing seeing and repetitive motions.

Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:

Reasonable accommodations may be made in accordance with Federal State and local regulations. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the Employer and Employee and is subject to change as the needs of the Employer and requirements of the job change. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. The City of Tukwila provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color creed religion sex sexual orientation marital status national origin age gender disability genetics or status as a protected veteran