Golf Maint. Specialist - $20.88-25.37/hr

CITY OF TUKWILA
6200 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, WA 98188
Telephone: (206) 433-1831 Job Line: (206) 433-1828



POSITION GOLF MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST /HALF-TIME
FOSTER GOLF COURSE
PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT

JOB NO. 08-06

SALARY $20.88 - $25.37 Per Hour/DOQ
Union Membership Required. Pro-rated benefits.


OPENING DATE Monday, February 11, 2008

CLOSING DATE
An original City of Tukwila employment application and supplemental materials must be received in the Personnel Office no later than 5:00 p.m. Monday, February 25, 2008 or until filled. Postmarked and faxed applications are not accepted.

GENERAL PURPOSE
The Maintenance Specialist performs skilled maintenance activities related to the maintenance of City Parks, Golf Course, and/or Facilities. Operates equipment which does not require a commercial driver's license.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience: High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and two years of related maintenance experience in area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.


Knowledge of: (A) Maintenance and repair methods and techniques in area of assignment; (B) Basic grounds keeping and equipment maintenance techniques; (C) Safety precautions applicable to area of assignment; (D) Tools and equipment used in area of assignment; (E) Systems maintained in area of assignment.

Skills: (A) Using equipment and tools properly and safely; (B) Applying customer service techniques; (C) Operating vehicles requiring less than a commercial driver's license; (D) Establishing and maintaining effective interpersonal relationships at all organizational levels and with the public; (E) Communication, both oral and written, sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.


LICENSING REQUIREMENTS
Valid Washington State Driver’s License; First Aid and CPR certification, and Pesticide License, which must be obtained within six months of employment.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Performs a variety of skilled activities in maintaining and repairing City grounds, facilities and equipment including such activities as performing turf maintenance to include mowing, trimming, fertilizing, aerating, spraying, and repairing turf; developing and designing landscaping beds; diagnosing and treating landscape problems; performing grounds maintenance activities such as trimming, planting, pruning, and maintaining vegetation, shrub beds, and trees; applying pesticides; and recycling to include chipping and mulching.

Inspects, repairs, and maintains structures, playgrounds, fences, tables, and fountains.

Assembles materials and equipment for service requests including loading of trucks with supplies and materials.

Performs skilled work involving operation of vehicles which do not require a commercial driver's license, such as riding mowers, backhoes, tractors, and front-end loaders. Performs operational checks and simple maintenance activities; reports needed repairs.

Maintains and performs routine repair of irrigation systems, to include installing and repairing irrigation heads, valves, irrigation pipes, signal wires, timers, and pumps.

Maintains reasonable, predictable, and regular attendance during the standard
workweek.

May inventory supplies and make minor purchases as needed.




PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling,
crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, mobility, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, 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.


SELECTION GUIDLINES
May include a formal application; review of training and experience; oral interview by a selection panel; testing; reference check; final selection.

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The City of Tukwila is a smoke-free working environment.
The City of Tukwila is an Equal Opportunity Employer and assures equal employment regardless of race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status or presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability. The City encourages applicants with a disability to voluntarily provide information regarding its presence and appropriate accommodation to be accomplished.