Seasonal Parks Operations Worker

Basic Function

Ready for an exciting entry level opportunity that could lead to an amazing career with the City of SeaTac? Here is your opportunity! Bring your talents to this wonderful team and lets grow together.

This position is overtime eligible, and will work 6 months. Work weeks vary depending on work assignment and location; weekends and evening work is required. Hours of operation are from 6:00 a.m. to 10:30pm, Sunday through Saturday.

Hiring for 4 positions, Open Until Filled, priority is given to applications received immediately.

This position will maintain and repair amenities at City parks, facilities and sports fields. Under the direction of the Park Operations Manager or Park Operations Leads you will perform a variety of general maintenance duties at assigned City and park sites. Duties normally involve heavy physical labor and equipment operation.

Representative Duties

• Assists with basic and semi-skilled maintenance, repair and landscaping duties in City parks, grounds, and related facilities. Perform janitorial duties such as sweeping, mopping, changing light bulbs, and sanitizing restrooms. Pick up trash and remove litter from all City parks, grounds, and facilities. E
• Basic and semi-skilled operation and maintenance of equipment including City vehicles, turf mowers, sports field groomer, blowers, weed eaters, edgers, chipper, pressure washer and power tools. E
• Assists with basic and semi-skilled duties in the planting and maintenance of landscaped areas consisting of bushes, trees, flowers, shrubs, and lawns; water, mow, weed, trim, rake leaves and clear debris from walks, fields, courts, and other facilities. E
• Assists with maintaining synthetic turf and natural grass athletic fields. Prepare sports fields for reservations and monitor athletic facilities; assuring appropriate rental groups are utilizing the facility. Clean and maintain sport courts. E
• Assist with Installation and repair of benches, tables, fences, signs, and related structures. E
• Assist with tree removal and maintenance work for trees on City property including City parks and related facilities. E
• Assist in the inspection of parks for damage, vandalism, graffiti, broken equipment, and other hazardous situations; document and report conditions to Parks Operations Lead or Parks Operations Supervisor. E
• Perform related duties as assigned.

E denotes an essential function of the job

Required Education and Experience

• Graduation from high school or GED.
• A combination of experience and training that provides the candidate with the knowledge and skills to perform the job will be considered.

Licenses and Other Requirements

• Valid Washington State Driver's License. A three-year driving abstract must be submitted prior to hire.

• Successful applicants must be able to pass a physical capacity test and a physical examination.