Parks Dept. Beautification Worker - $12.35-12.97/hr

POSITION: PARKS DEPARTMENT
JOB#: 10-12

BEAUTIFICATION PROGRAM WORKER Seasonal position with no opportunity for permanent employment.
CLOSES: Open until filled. SALARY: $12.35 - $12.97/hour. No benefits.
DEPARTMENT: Parks & Recreation
JOB FUNCTION: Temporary, seasonal position to assist full time staff in the Edmonds Beautification Program duties as assigned by the Parks Manager.

REQUIREMENTS: Must have the ability & interest to perform outdoor maintenance activities in all kinds of weather. Previous grounds maintenance, nursery or gardening experience desirable but not required.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: • Ability to work independently and as part of a team. • Follow safety rules & procedures. • Applicant must be able to take direction, work productively & follow tasks through to completion in a timely manner. • Flower program maintenance including: planting, watering, weeding, mulching, pruning & deadheading annuals, perennials & shrubs. • Will involve care & attention to detailed work. • Work in all types of weather performing grounds keeping tasks as directed by staff. • Some early shifts involved.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: • Applicant must have a High School Diploma or equivalent and be at least 18 years of age. • Have experience in some of the above listed job duties and physical ability to perform these duties.

REQUIRED LICENSES AND OTHER EMPLOYMENT CRITERIA: • Possess & maintain a valid Washington State driver's license. A five-year driver’s abstract is required for this position, to be submitted with the application packet. Washington State driving abstracts can be obtained from the Washington State Department of Licensing (DOL) or the DOL website for a nominal fee. For additional information, please see their website at www.dol.wa.gov. Applications that do not have the required driving abstract attached upon submission may be considered incomplete and may be disqualified from the application pool for this position.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to perform physical labor including: • Bending, squatting and kneeling. • Redundant and sometimes strenuous activities and duties. • Lifting heavy objects (50 lbs.). • Outdoor work in all types of weather and conditions. • Must be able to push, carry and pull. • Must be able to safely drive a City vehicle and obey all traffic laws. • Must have dexterity of hands and fingers to operate tools and equipment. • Must be able to see and hear to perform the essential functions of the job. • Requires reaching overhead and above shoulders. • Requires the ability to shovel, dig, or other physical labor. • For additional ADA information, please contact the HR Department.

HAZARDS • Noisy work areas. • Exposure to herbicides and other flower/plant chemicals and/or fumes. • Physical contact with and exposure to flowers, plants and pollen and possibly insects. • Outside temperature extremes, direct sunlight.

NOTES: Pursuant to the Immigration Reform and Control Act, all new employees must present acceptable documents verifying identity and authorization to be employed in the United States.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: A City application form is required for all city job openings. It is important that you review the application form carefully. An incomplete application form may disqualify you. Applications will be accepted for current job openings only. If you are applying for more than one job opening, a separate application form is required for each position. Applicants may attach other information such as resumes, letters of recommendation, etc., that will assist us in the review and selection process.

Applications are available from the City of Edmonds, City Hall, 121 Fifth Ave. N, Edmonds, WA 98020 (425) 775-2525 or www.ci.edmonds.wa.us. Any individual requiring ADA accommodation during any part of the selection process should advise the City of the need.