Laborer, Outdoor​/Nature​/Animal Care, Outdoor ​/ Nature

About Seattle Parks and Recreation:

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is a national leader and innovator in the services and programs we provide to our residents who enjoy our public spaces such as parks, community centers, specialty gardens and swimming pools. Our mission is to equip employees and the public for well-being as we support healthy people, a thriving environment and vibrant community. We provide safe and accessible spaces for residents and visitors to work, recreate, rejuvenate and enhance quality of life and wellness for children, teenagers, adults and seniors.

Delivering excellent customer service to all is a core value.

Equity & Inclusion:

Seattle Parks and Recreation commits to advancing equity and social justice in our department and in every neighborhood by growing a dynamic and diverse workforce, developing strong investments, growth opportunities and beneficial partner strategies as we acknowledge and pledge to close disparities created by historical practices which often hindered workforce development, environmental justice, access to quality open spaces, programs, and facilities.

#One Seattle

About the Parks & Environment Division:

The Parks and Environment Division is committed to the City's Core Values of equity, inclusion, learning, accountability, and stewardship so that we can each thrive in the workplace. Our values shape how we create and maintain a work environment that is based on care, consideration, and respect so we can best serve our communities and support one another as colleagues.

General Laborers are assigned to a variety of work crews, in a variety of locations. Examples of crews, locations, and duties include grounds maintenance/horticulture, assisting with the maintenance of parks throughout the city; working on a roving crew under supervision; on a garbage packer truck; or on static assignment. This position will report to the Crew Chief.

Please note that there are part-time and full-time positions available.

Various Day, Weekend, and Evening positions are available.

* Provide manual assistance to other workers and use various types of hand and small power tools such as hammer, saws, axes, drills, weed eaters, backpack blowers, shovels, and scythes. Perform minor adjustments and repair to such equipment.

* Set out flares, traffic control devices and provide work site protection, as directed.

* Manually dig trenches, fence post holes, and other holes using hand tools; grub stumps; clean ditches, sewers and storm drains.

* Load and unloads materials, equipment, and supplies.

* Mow, edge, and trim lawns using hand or small horsepower mowers, edgers, and sweepers.

* Water and weed lawns, shrubs, and flower beds. Rake and clear litter. Clear brush and gather leaves. Saw, split, and stack wood.

* Perform routine custodial work at one or two community centers, or on a comfort station route without a lead worker. Supervision is immediately available by pager or telephone.

* Perform indoor and/or outdoor litter control and cleaning tasks.

* Assist in cleaning, painting, and sorting water meters to be repaired.

* Assist in the installation, repair, and maintenance of chain link fences, backstops, benches, signs and bleachers.

* Perform other related duties of a comparable level/type as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

* Ability to perform general laboring/manual work, good physical condition, and the ability to work with hand and power tools is required.

* Current State of Washington driver's license or evidence of equal mobility.

You will be successful if you have the following experience, skills, and abilities:

* Experience performing general labor, landscape maintenance, or horticulture work.

* The ability to work effectively as a team member in a diverse workforce.

* Excellent customer service skills.

* Good judgment, and strong problem-solving skills.

* The ability and willingness to work and communicate in a diverse workforce and community.

* The ability to make minor adjustments and repairs to equipment.

* An acceptable driving record.

Special

Working Conditions:

* May be required to work nights, evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.

* Required to stand, walk, or bend for…