Parks Maintenance Aide II - RAC & Rainier Vista

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.

This posting is continuous, and 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.

• 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.

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must have basic knowledge of customer service, event management, and facility oversight.
• Must be flexible, reliable, responsible, and enjoy working with the general public.
• 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 Washington State driver license and a driving record acceptable to the City and the City's insurance carrier.
• Verification of identity and United States work authorization must be complete as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act.

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

• Demonstrated ability to adhere to work rules and guidelines.
• Demonstrated basic mechanical aptitude.

• 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.

• 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  through  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.

• Note that Part-time and On-call positions are not eligible for membership in the Department of Retirement Systems.