Seasonal Maintenance Worker, Parks

The City of Sammamish is recruiting for eight (8) Seasonal Maintenance Workers
. Join us this summer and help care for Sammamish's amazing parks for between $22-$26 per hour
. Wage will be dependent on experience.
Applications reviewed on a rolling basis, apply today!

This summer, you'll catch events like 4th on the plateau, Summer Concerts in the Park, and more. This role lasts a maximum of 4 months from the day of hire. Our seasonal maintenance workers provide support to our entire team so you may see weekday, evening, or weekend hours
. You will work closely with our Lead Maintenance Workers and report to the Parks Resource Superintendent.

The City of Sammamish is recruiting eight (8) Seasonal Maintenance Workers to work up to four (4) months in Parks & Recreation throughout the summer. Wage will be dependent on experience. Because of the small size of the city staff, each staff member is expected to perform a wide range of field duties as may be required from time to time.

This position is eligible to earn overtime for hours worked over forty (40) per workweek.

Work under the supervision of the Parks Maintenance Supervisor. Technical and field leadership provided by the Lead Maintenance Workers or other full time Maintenance Workers. Perform general maintenance duties including preparation of athletic fields at assigned city park sites or basic maintenance tasks including vegetation control; litter and trash collection; asphalt, concrete, gravel, and trail repairs. Operates a range of small powered equipment.

Provides support for special events. May perform duties of similar complexity in more than one maintenance area as required or assigned.

• Perform routine tasks such as weeding, raking, watering, hand mowing, edging, shoveling, litter pick-up, cleaning and repairing trails, ponds, streets, grounds, and other public facilities.
• Assist other employees as assigned.
• May be required to possess and maintain a valid Washington State Driver License and the ability to drive a city owned vehicle per established policies, procedures, and safety guidelines

Ability to:

Equipment such as push mowers, light duty trucks; power edger, backpack & hand-held blowers and string trimmers; shovels, rakes, etc.

Graduation from high school or GED equivalent required. Any equivalent combination of education and experience, which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job. Ability and interest in outdoor maintenance work in all types of weather. Experience in maintenance or other related work preferred.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is performed primarily in field settings. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of maintenance equipment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee often works near moving mechanical parts in outside weather conditions. The employee is exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, toxic or caustic chemicals. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk;

use hands or fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to sit,…