Parks Maintenance Worker

The City of Lynden's Parks Department is hiring a Parks Maintenance Worker.

Applicants must be able to work a non-standard work schedule as needed, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

This position performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks in the maintenance and operation of municipal building grounds, parks and recreational facilities. Provides daily direction to community service workers and temporary/seasonal employees as assigned.

Maintenance of Grounds and Facilities

• Maintains parks grounds by trimming, mowing, planting, clearing, and removing litter and debris. Performs snow removal when necessary.
• Carries out the seeding, fertilizing, top dressing, soil conditioning, watering, and the pest and weed control of parks and open spaces.
• Maintains sprinkler systems and assists in the repair and installation of sprinkler lines and heads.
• Maintains and prepares athletic fields.
• Inspects, washes, and performs routine maintenance of park drinking fountains and restrooms.
• Sweeps, washes, paints, and repairs or replaces park tables and slabs.
• Cleans and maintains tennis courts and nets. Installs and maintains goal posts and nets for sports facilities, including soccer, volleyball, baseball, softball, tennis and basketball.
• Opens and closes, locks and unlocks facilities as needed.
• Assists in setting up and taking down equipment for various park and recreation programs, prepares facilities for park and recreation program use.

Building Maintenance

• Performs minor semi-skilled interior building maintenance such as painting, plumbing, carpentry, and other unskilled and semi-skilled trades work.

Equipment Operation and Maintenance

• Performs routine maintenance on lawn and power equipment.
• Maintains and adjusts specialized turf care equipment and tools, including electric motors, pumps, sprinklers, tractors, mowers, and irrigation systems.
• Operates tractors, mowers, jack hammers, welders, trucks, steam cleaners, buffers, washers, and other listed equipment as needed.

Custodial Work

• Performs general cleaning and janitorial duties as required and assigned.
• Performs minor repairs and maintenance such as replacing light fixtures and bulbs.
• Cleans and sanitizes restrooms and replenishes supplies.
• Washes windows, cleans rain gutters and sweeps roofs.
• Collects and disposes of solid waste from buildings and grounds; picks up litter from premises.

Education and Experience

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent; AND
• Two (2) years of experience in custodial and/or maintenance work, preferably including building and grounds maintenance; OR
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the incumbent with the necessary qualifications may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Equipment, materials and supplies used in building and grounds maintenance.
• Equipment and supplies used to do minor repairs.
• First aid and applicable safety precautions.

Skills & Ability to:

• Ability to work independently under general direction and to complete daily activities according to established procedures and assigned work schedule.
• Ability to provide basic instructions to others.
• Ability to perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions and to lift and carry heavy objects.
• Ability to communicate in a clear, concise manner, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to understand, follow, and transmit written and oral instructions.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, and the public.
• Represent the City in a positive and professional manner.
• Support and promote the City's mission, vision, and core values in all aspects of job performance.

• Must have a valid driver's license and appropriate insurance at the time of hire for work-related travel.
• Must pass appropriate background checks.
• Possess (or obtain within six months of hire date) CPR and First Aid certifications and maintain them throughout tenure.
• Must be able to work a non-standard work schedule as needed, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Our Vision: Cultivating Exceptional Service for Our Extraordinary Community.

The City of Lynden is an equal opportunity employer.