Parks Maintenance Aide III - RAC & Rainier Vista

Under immediate or general supervision, performs a variety of maintenance duties at the Regional Athletic Complex or Rainier Vista Community Park.

This is a six (6) month temporary position that will work a flexible forty (40) hour workweek, 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.

• Operate large lawn mowers and tractors
• Athletic field maintenance including fertilizing, aerating, topdressing, grooming, and lining fields
• Perform a variety of grounds and facility maintenance duties
• Perform janitorial duties which include restroom cleaning
• Use various gas‑powered equipment and hand tools
• Provide customer service for RAC or Rainier Vista 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.
• Demonstrated ability to adhere to work rules and guidelines.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Basic mechanical aptitude.

Work Environment:

• Typical assignments are outdoors, 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 fifty (50) lbs. Some assistance is available to mitigate the heaviest lifting.
• Bending, kneeling/crouching, reaching, climbing, and crawling.
• Operate equipment; electric, gas, and various hand tools.
• Grasp and hold and effectively use assigned personal protective equipment and tools for the position.