Temporary Parks Maintenance Aide - Weekends

Under immediate or general supervision, the individual will perform work in the Parks Maintenance Department as a seasonal employee, not to exceed six (6) months of employment. The location and nature of the work will vary depending on assignment.

The Parks maintenance team is primarily responsible for grounds maintenance and custodial duties at Lacey’s parks. Duties include cleaning restrooms, emptying trash cans, collecting litter, blowing grounds and walkways, daily safety inspections, vandalism repair and other grounds maintenance activities.

The schedule will be 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM Thursday to Monday.

This announcement will remain open until filled. We will begin screening the applications immediately upon receipt and hiring on an as-needed-basis. The hiring manager reserves the right to make hiring decisions at any time. Therefore, it is in your best interest to apply as soon as possible. The Hiring Manager reserves the right to make changes to this posting at any time.

This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment announcement are filled, the recruitment may only be used to fill additional open positions for the next six (6) months.

The following statements reflect the general duties and responsibilities of this classification, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing. The incumbent is also expected to meet the technical performance standards established for this position and the City’s standards for interpersonal and team behaviors and customer contacts. Incumbents may also perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or to meet current workload needs.

• Performs all types of grounds and landscape maintenance such as pruning, weeding, spreading chip, blowing hard surfaces, etc.
• Uses various types of hand tools and small gas-powered equipment such as blowers, pressure washers, edger's, hedge trimmers, line trimmers, etc.
• Assists with restroom cleaning, emptying trash cans and picking up litter.
• Responsible for public and personal safety while working in the field through the safe use and maintenance of power equipment.
• Provides customer service for Lacey parks visitors.

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• 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, facilities, landscape maintenance, or custodial experience.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Demonstrated ability to follow directions.
• Demonstrated ability to adhere to work rules and guidelines.
• Demonstrated basic mechanical aptitude.
• Demonstrated punctuality.
• Demonstrated willingness and ability to use personal protective equipment.

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.

• 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.
• Operating equipment; electric, gas, and various hand tools.
• Grasp and hold and effectively use assigned personal protective equipment and tools for the position.