Senior Facility​/Parks Attendant

Description

Performs work of a general custodial nature, constructs, maintains, and/or supervises use of the City’s park system and facilities. Incumbent may train other Park/Facility Attendants and custodians as needed.

Under direct supervision, performs assigned tasks to clean, construct, and maintain, and/or supervise use of the City’s park system and facilities. Tasks include, but are not limited to: facility cleaning (pick up and remove trash, clean restrooms, vacuum, mop, etc.); repair/clear boat launch and floats; sweep parking lots and walkways. Additionally, the incumbent prepares and restores facilities for use, enforces park rules, and assists the public.

• Set‑up and takedown furniture for rental groups
• Use a variety of hand and power‑operated tools and equipment such as shovels, picks, blowers, pumps, drills, brooms, vacuum cleaners, floor buffers, auto scrubbers, and hand tools to complete assigned tasks.
• Operate machinery and equipment such as a pickup truck or other light‑duty vehicle to complete assigned maintenance and construction tasks.
• Perform routine daily maintenance and servicing of equipment including cleaning, fueling, greasing, and checking oil and other fluid levels as needed.
• Determine when routine repairs are needed and coordinate repairs as identified by supervisor.
• Order and maintain custodial supplies.
• Perform work in compliance with federal and state laws, OSHA, and State WISHA and Department Policies and Procedures.
• Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner, provide responses within scope of knowledge or refer the matter to employees of higher classification.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Working knowledge of cleaning equipment and procedures
• Knowledge of custodial methods, materials, supplies, and equipment
• Working knowledge of maintenance equipment and procedures
• Working knowledge of safety standards and precautions related to maintenance/cleaning activities
• Ability to use the mechanical tools of the trade
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend the English language
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral directions
• Ability to work cooperatively in a work crew
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor in all weather conditions
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public
• Skill in using the hand tools and equipment of the laboring trade
• Ability to work independently
• Basic first aid methods and procedures
• Operate pickup trucks and other light‑duty vehicles skillfully and safely
• Ability to pass the background check for this position

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Depending upon the facility, the work is performed indoors or outdoors in all types of weather.

The employee is exposed to hazards associated with working near or in traffic, park activities, and maintenance equipment.

Employees are required to routinely work any time between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 12:30 a.m., in the evenings, on weekends, on holidays, and work odd shift hours or other hours as assigned. Duties require strenuous physical activity such as lifting and carrying heavy objects up to 50 lbs. routinely, shoveling, and other manual labor.

Minimum educational and experience qualifications:

• High School diploma or G.E.D.
• One or more years experience in the custodial field; or
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the applicant with the necessary knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the essential duties of the job.

• Washington State Driver’s License and a driving…