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Form of workAbout Our Community:
The City of Tukwila is a unique and exciting city to live, work and visit even though it is just under 10 square miles. With a population of only 20,000 residents, the city sees upwards of 150,000 visitors and workers daily. The residential population is also host to individuals from all over the world with over 80 languages spoken by students of the Tukwila School District making it a truly unique community.
Tukwila is also home to the largest mall in the Pacific Northwest, headquarters for major national and international corporations, The Museum of Flight, and a thriving hub of popular retail stores, restaurants, and other businesses.
Our Mission: To provide superior services that support a safe, inviting, healthy environment for our residents, businesses and guests.
All potential team members are evaluated on the following values:
Caring -We support the diverse community we serve with compassion, empathy and kindness.
Professional - We hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards and act with integrity and transparency. We are respectful and courteous with all.
Responsive - We are timely and effective in the delivery of great customer service. We continually strive to find innovative ways to improve.
About Tukwila Parks and Recreation
Tukwila Parks and Recreation is home to 159 acres of parks, 12 miles of trails, Foster Golf Links, and the Tukwila Community Center. The department develops and maintains parks and facilities, and offers a wide range of recreational events, programs, and services for all ages.
Tukwila Parks Department mission statement is creating clean, safe, and well managed parks that inspire activity. The Parks Department is actively seeking a Seasonal Parks Maintenance Worker who is punctual, energetic, enthusiastic, a self-starter, and flexible with the ability to work weekend hours especially during the Summer season.
The Seasonal Parks Maintenance Worker reports directly to the Parks Maintenance Supervisor. The position is responsible for doing park rounds ensuring the sites are neat and tidy. This includes trash pickup, tidying garbage cans, and debris pickup. Also is responsible for setting up and tear down of shelter rentals. Other duties include landscape maintenance tasks.
High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and one year of related maintenance experience in area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides knowledge, skills and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY/REQUIREMENTS:
Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, mobility, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:
Reasonable accommodations may be made in accordance with Federal, State, and local regulations.
This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the Employer and Employee and is subject to change as the needs of the Employer and requirements of the job change. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee.
The City of Tukwila provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, age, gender, disability, genetics, or status as a protected veteranEmployment Type: Part-Time
The City of Tukwila is a unique and exciting city to live, work and visit even though it is just under 10 square miles. With a population of only 20,000 residents, the city sees upwards of 150,000 visitors and workers daily. The residential population is also host to individuals from all over the world with over 80 languages spoken by students of the Tukwila School District making it a truly unique community.
Tukwila is also home to the largest mall in the Pacific Northwest, headquarters for major national and international corporations, The Museum of Flight, and a thriving hub of popular retail stores, restaurants, and other businesses.
Our Mission: To provide superior services that support a safe, inviting, healthy environment for our residents, businesses and guests.
All potential team members are evaluated on the following values:
Caring -We support the diverse community we serve with compassion, empathy and kindness.
Professional - We hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards and act with integrity and transparency. We are respectful and courteous with all.
Responsive - We are timely and effective in the delivery of great customer service. We continually strive to find innovative ways to improve.
About Tukwila Parks and Recreation
Tukwila Parks and Recreation is home to 159 acres of parks, 12 miles of trails, Foster Golf Links, and the Tukwila Community Center. The department develops and maintains parks and facilities, and offers a wide range of recreational events, programs, and services for all ages.
Tukwila Parks Department mission statement is creating clean, safe, and well managed parks that inspire activity. The Parks Department is actively seeking a Seasonal Parks Maintenance Worker who is punctual, energetic, enthusiastic, a self-starter, and flexible with the ability to work weekend hours especially during the Summer season.
The Seasonal Parks Maintenance Worker reports directly to the Parks Maintenance Supervisor. The position is responsible for doing park rounds ensuring the sites are neat and tidy. This includes trash pickup, tidying garbage cans, and debris pickup. Also is responsible for setting up and tear down of shelter rentals. Other duties include landscape maintenance tasks.
- Ability to operate mowers, backpack blowers, line trimmers, power tools, hand tools, and related small equipment.
- Landscape and ball field maintenance.
- Assist Journeyman, skilled and semi-skilled workers with tasks such as pruning, trimming, mowing, hardscaping, and pesticide mixing and applications.
- Other duties vary based on specific responsibilities for each position.
- Weekend work may be required.
- Maintenance and repair methods and techniques in area of assignment;
- Basic grounds keeping and equipment maintenance techniques;
- Safety precautions applicable to area of assignment;
- Tools and equipment used in area of assignment; and
- Systems maintained in area of assignment.
- Using equipment and tools properly and safely;
- Applying customer service techniques;
- Operating vehicles requiring less than a commercial driver's license;
- Establishing and maintaining effective interpersonal relationships at all organizational levels and with the public; and
- Communication, both oral and written, sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
- Ability to complete required reports and surveys
High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and one year of related maintenance experience in area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides knowledge, skills and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
- Valid Driver's License
- First Aid and CPR certification
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY/REQUIREMENTS:
Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, mobility, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:
Reasonable accommodations may be made in accordance with Federal, State, and local regulations.
This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the Employer and Employee and is subject to change as the needs of the Employer and requirements of the job change. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee.
The City of Tukwila provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, age, gender, disability, genetics, or status as a protected veteranEmployment Type: Part-Time
