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Parks Maintenance Aide II - RAC & Rainier Vista

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Parks Maintenance Aide II - RAC & Rainier Vista

Salary

$21.00 Hourly

Location

Lacey, WA

Job Type

Seasonal

Job Number

2025-00085

Department

Public Works

Division

Parks Maintenance

Opening Date

01/06/2025

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BASIC PURPOSE

Under immediate or general supervision, performs a variety of routine, semi-skilled maintenance, and/or janitorial duties in one of the City maintenance divisions: parks. Assignments are of a temporary and/or seasonal nature.

This is a six (6) month temporary position that will work a flexible forty (40) hour work week, which includes evenings and weekends.

Applications will be reviewed on an as needed basis. The hiring manager reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any time; therefore, it is in your best interest to apply as soon as possible.

The information contained in this announcement is subject to change without notice.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties included, but are not limited to the following:

+ Performs a variety of grounds and facility maintenance duties at the RAC and Rainier Vista Community Park.

+ Performs janitorial duties, which include restroom cleaning.

+ Uses various gas-powered equipment and hand tools.

+ Assists with prepping/lining athletic fields.

+ Provides customer service for RAC and Rainier Vista Community Park visitors.

QUALIFICATIONS

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

+ Parks and facilities maintenance experience is preferred but not required.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS OR LICENSE(S):

+ Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.

+ Must have a high school diploma or G.E.D.

+ Must pass a thorough background investigation.

+ Must maintain a level of physical and mental fitness necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.

+ Must have a valid WA State driver license and a driving record acceptable to the City and the City's insurance carrier.

+ Verification of identity of United States work authorization must be complete as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

+ Demonstrated ability to adhere to work rules and guidelines.

+ Demonstrated basic mechanical aptitude.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work Environment:

+ Typical assignments are out-of-doors normally requiring work in inclement weather at cold, hot, dirty, wet, noisy, or cramped work sites.

+ The work involves physical labor, physical dexterity, and mechanical aptitude.

+ Duties may require exposure to chemicals, toxic gases, raw sewage, or other environmental hazards.

Physical Abilities:

+ Hearing, speaking, or otherwise communicating to exchange information in person or on the phone.

+ Perform physical labor associated with the essential duties of the position.

+ Work in the field in all weather conditions and over rough terrain.

+ Lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying objects up to thirty (3) lbs. Some assistance is available to mitigate the heaviest lifting.

+ Bending, kneeling/crouching, reaching, climbing, and crawling.

+ Operating equipment; electric, gas, and various hand tools.

+ Grasp and hold and effectively use assigned personal protective equipment and tools for the position.

Temporary/seasonal positions are not eligible for health insurance, other insurances, holidays, vacation, and/or other paid leave benefits provided to regular full-time positions; however, they are covered by Workers' Compensation Insurance. The City will comply with RCW 49.46.210 and WAC's 296-128-600 through 296-128-700 in providing paid sick leave to all covered employees (non-exempt).

Social Security and Federal withholding taxes will be deducted from wages.

Temporary/seasonal positions are eligible for membership and will participate in the Department of Retirement Systems.

*Please note, that Part-time and On-call positions are not eligible for membership in the Department of Retirement Systems.