Parks Maintenance Grounds Keeper I

$4545.73 - $5385.97 monthly.

• Perform the maintenance of parks, trails, and open space areas.
• Operate hand, power, and automotive equipment to mow turf exercising safety precautions to avoid obstacles and people.
• Inspect parks and remove debris and obstructions which may include biohazards manually and mechanically using the proper provided PPE.
• Collect litter and empty trash cans.
• Mow and edge turf, using riding and walk‑behind mowers, weed and prune landscaped areas, prepare and fertilize soil, plant turf, trees, shrubs, hedges and flowers.
• Assist with planting, applying chemicals, maintaining, pruning and removing trees, vegetation, landscaping and turf growing in parks, trails/ pathways, and natural areas.
• Abate graffiti and repair vandalism.
• Clean restrooms, perform janitorial duties in buildings and light building maintenance.
• Fertilize, aerate, top dress and thatch park areas.
• Perform light repair/maintenance on small engines.
• Paint and repair park equipment.
• Drag, rake, chalk and set bases for ball field areas.
• Apply fertilizers and pesticides per state laws and industry standards.
• Assist in the installation and maintenance of irrigation systems. Assist in operating, testing, troubleshooting and repairing automated irrigation systems.
• Inspect play equipment and perform routine maintenance.
• Assist in performing traffic control and flagging duties as assigned and work safely under heavy traffic conditions.
• Assist in preparing facilities and setting up and taking down equipment for department programs and events.

• Graduation from high school or equivalent and one year of paid work experience performing grounds maintenance activities, or any combination of experience, education and training that would provide the level of knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Experience performing a broad range of horticultural, landscaping, and building maintenance preferred.
• Valid Washington driver's license. Must be 18 years of age or older to operate maintenance equipment. Must have a good driving record.
• The following certificates are required within twelve (12) months of employment:
  • First Aid/CPR/AED certificate.
  • Flagging and Traffic Control certificate.
  • Valid Forklift certificate.

Knowledge of:

• Professional grounds maintenance practices.
• Park operations and maintenance procedures.
• Safe usage and operation of landscape maintenance tools and equipment.
• Requirements of maintaining tools and equipment in a safe, clean and orderly condition.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Tools and equipment used during the performance of this work.
• Basic methods of horticulture, landscaping, building maintenance, athletic field maintenance and equipment operation.
• Appropriate health and safety precautions and procedures related to grounds maintenance activities including use of hazardous chemicals, personal protective equipment and cleaning up biohazard material as needed.
• Basic record‑keeping techniques.
• Legal and defensive driving practices.

Ability to:

• Perform athletic field maintenance and equipment operation.
• Obtain and maintain pesticide applicator’s license within one year of employment.
• Drive a vehicle with a loaded equipment trailer in tow.
• Operate effectively and cooperatively as a member of a crew.
• Operate equipment safely and effectively.
• Interact with the public in a pleasant and courteous manner.
• Demonstrate physical strength and agility to perform the work in a safe manner with normal vision, depth perception, and eye/hand coordination.
• Establish and maintain positive, effective working relationships with supervisor, co‑workers, and other City personnel.
• Provide work direction and guidance to part‑time seasonal and volunteer crews as assigned.
• Observe legal…