Parks Operations-$3,250-4,160/month

CITY OF SEATAC
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
4800 South 188th Street, SeaTac, Washington 98188-8605
Job Line: (206) 973-4655, FAX: (206) 973-4809, TDD: (206) 973-4808

POSITION: PARKS OPERATIONS WORKER
DATE OPEN: Monday, November 19, 2007
DATE CLOSED: Open until filled, but priority will be given to applications received by Friday, December 7, 2007
SALARY: $3,250 - $4,160 per month
SCHEDULE: Thursday – Monday; 7:00a.m. to 3:30p.m.

DUTIES:
Under the direction of the Park Operations Supervisor or Park Operations Lead, this position performs skilled manual work and heavy equipment operation in the construction, maintenance, and repair of City parks, sport fields and buildings. Representative duties are as follows:

Ø Maintain City parks, landscapes and sport fields; mow, edge, and apply pesticides and fertilizer to landscaped areas; repair and maintain irrigation systems; plant and maintain flower beds; rake leaves, prune and trim trees, remove brush and trash and repair fences as needed.

Ø Repair and maintain City buildings, facilities, and structures; assist with general building repair performing a variety of duties involving the building trades, including carpentry, plumbing, masonry, minor electrical, and painting.

Ø Perform general building maintenance such as sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming floors; clean restrooms, change light bulbs and remove trash.

Ø Remove garbage from the Community Center and other City property.

Ø Operate vehicles and heavy equipment to perform parks and building construction and maintenance duties; operate a variety of landscaping and construction tools and equipment, such as a jackhammer, mower, edger, chain saw and chipper.

Ø Responding to emergency call-out situations as necessary.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Ø Graduation from high school or equivalent.
Ø Two (2) years grounds maintenance, repair and construction experience required.
Ø A combination of experience and training that provides the candidate with the knowledge and skills to perform the job will be considered.

LICENSES & OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Ø Valid WA State Class A driver's license or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire, a three year driving record abstract must be submitted prior to hire.
Ø Pesticide applicators licenses or ability to obtain within six (6) months from date of hire.
Ø Ability to pass a D.O.T. physical and drug screen required.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
ENVIRONMENT: Indoor and outdoor work environment subject to noise and fumes from equipment operation; exposure to chemicals, paints, pesticides, dust, and adverse weather conditions.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES: Manual dexterity to operate hand and power tools; stand, bend, kneel, and crouch for extended periods of time; dig, climb ladders, work from heights, and walk over rough or uneven surfaces; lift, carry, push, and pull objects weighing up to 80 pounds.

TO APPLY: Submit a cover letter addressing your qualifications for the position, a resume and a City of SeaTac application. Applications can be obtained by calling our 24-hour job line at 206.973.4655 or accessing our website at www.ci.seatac.wa.us. EOE.