Part-Time Parks Maintenance Aide - RAC & Rainier Vista

Overview

Under immediate or general supervision, the individual will learn to perform a variety of maintenance and recreational duties at the Regional Athletic Complex (RAC) and/or Rainier Vista. This position will work in the field in all weather conditions.

This is a year-round part-time position that will work up to 16 hours a week on a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.

The duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Assists with the opening and closing of athletic fields throughout the year for tournaments and league play.
• Performs daily recreation event support.
• Performs a variety of maintenance duties at the Regional Athletic Complex (RAC) or Rainier Vista.
• Performs janitorial duties, which includes restroom cleaning.
• Uses lawn mowers and hand tools.
• Various landscaping tasks, including mowing and weeding.
• Provides customer service to RAC or Rainier Vista visitors.

• Must be 18 years of age.
• 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.

• Knowledge of customer service, event management, and facility oversight.
• Demonstrated ability to adhere to work rules and guidelines.
• Demonstrated basic mechanical aptitude.

Work Environment:

• Typical assignments are outdoors and may require 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 (30) 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.