Seasonal Laborer - Parks (Temporary Summer-Hire)

Salary : $3,624.40 - $4,678.27 Monthly
Location : Oak Harbor, WA
Job Type: Seasonal
Job Number: 24011
Department: Parks and Recreation
Division: Parks
Opening Date: 03/15/2024
Closing Date: 4/5/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: NON-UNION
Join our City of Oak Harbor team to help build a legacy of commitment to excellence in diversity, equity, and inclusion in our vibrant waterfront community.
Description
This position is responsible for maintaining specific parks areas. May be requested to work varied schedule including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Essential Job Functions
Work activities involve multiple skills and may include, but are not limited to, any of the following depending on area of assignment, crew needs, emergency services, special projects, and seasonal factors:

• Daily maintenance of various park buildings and park grounds as assigned.
• Picking up litter, emptying garbage cans, weeding flowerbeds, watering trees/plants, painting, mowing.
• Operate various hand and power tools and equipment.
• Clean restrooms, mop floors, wash windows.
• Prepare baseball/softball fields for play.
• Communicate with the public in a polite and professional manner.
• Complete incident report forms immediately after a situation occurs and route them to the Parks Supervisor.
• Set up and work City sponsored special events as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing in a concise, accurate and courteous manner.
• Ability to work well with other employees.
• Ability to regularly lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to maintain composure when interacting with angry or upset individuals.

Supervisory Responsibility:
No direct supervisory responsibilities.
Performance Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Knowledge of safe operation of hand and power tools and equipment. Ability to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
• Ability to work independently but remain a member of the parks division team. Ability to work weekends, evenings and holidays if needed.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions.
• Ability to complete duties in an effective and timely manner.

Qualifications & Requirements
An equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential job functions may be considered.
• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.
• Must pass a Criminal Background and Drivers Abstract check prior to hire.
• Valid State Driver's License and a good driving record to be maintained during the course of employment.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Familiarity working with equipment such as power tools, riding mowers, weed eaters preferred.
• Experience working outside during inclement weather.
Working Environment & Physical Demands
The physical demands and characteristics of the work environment described here are representative of those occurring in the performance of the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.
Work is primarily performed outdoors, with occasional office work, requires exposure to adverse weather conditions, high noise levels, heavy traffic, noxious chemicals, and other hazardous conditions. Work requires manual dexterity, hearing and visual acuity, and the ability and stamina to perform heavy manual labor; to crawl, climb, bend, twist, stoop, kneel, operate equipment, and perform repetitive moving of items in excess of 50 pounds, and to maintain such activities throughout a work shift. Work may involve risk of exposure to hazardous chemicals or bloodborne pathogens. Weekend and after-hours work is sometimes required, as well as after-hours response to situations and emergencies.
Safety Statement:
We expect employees to ensure compliance with all applicable safety practices and policies, including those established by OSHA/DOSH regulations and the City's Accident Prevention Program (APP). This includes, but is not limited to, actively identifying, and correcting potential hazards that may affect employee and public safety, including those identified by co-workers. Leading by example to promote a positive culture of workplace safety through everyday action, emphasizing safe completion of work throughout all aspects of developing and carrying out work plans.
This position is supported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Forest Service Inflation Reduction Act Urban and Community Forestry Program, Award of Domestic Grant #24-DG-11062765-139.
The City of Oak Harbor is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability or any other status protected by law.
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Please select your highest level of completed education.

• Some high school
• High school diploma/GED
• Some college, vocational, business, or technical training
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree

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Do you have a high school diploma or GED equivalent?

• Yes
• No

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Are you at least 18 years of age at the time of application?

• Yes
• No

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Please describe your customer service experience.
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Please list any experience, knowledge, skills and abilities you have that applies to this position description.
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Do you have experience operating a wide variety of hand and/or power tools and equipment?

• Yes
• No

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