Maintenance Worker - Parks

Pay Range

City of Auburn (Washington) provided pay range. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

$61,175.76/yr - $74,895.84/yr

This position is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

• Operating and driving various equipment and machinery including pickups, one-yard loaders, tractors, sign truck, jack-hammers, air compressors, concrete saws, chains saws, all mowers, blowers, leaf machines, hand equipment, chippers, small power equipment, generators, sprayers, spreaders, and forklifts.
• Performing semi-skilled and general labor work in plumbing, electrical, mechanical, carpentry, painting, concrete work, welding, and general maintenance and construction work.
• Planting turf, trees and shrubs; seeding lawns; pruning trees and shrubs; performing various landscaping work; raking and blowing leaves; safely mixing and/or applying pesticides, herbicides and other chemicals to grounds and landscape.
• Installing, operating and maintaining irrigation systems. Setting up athletic fields; measuring distance using a tape measure or calibrated instrument.
• Interacting courteously with other employees, customers, vendors, and members of the public.
• Correctly and safely operating all equipment and tools used in assigned division.

• A High School Diploma or equivalent.
• One (1) year of full-time, paid related work experience.
• A valid driver's license without impending loss at time of appointment.
• If necessary for assigned work, an employee will be required to obtain and maintain a Public Pesticide Operator's license, DSHS Water Supply Certification, First Aid Certification, Flagging Certification, Forklift Certification and/or Defensive Driving Certification, or other required certification or license.

• 9/80 work schedule
• Competitive salary with scheduled step increases on an annual basis
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision plans with employee premiums paid by the City
• Employer contributions to the State Retirement System pension plans
• 12 days of paid vacation per year
• 11 paid Holidays per year
• Front-loaded WA Paid Sick Leave with additional sick leave accruals each pay period
• 2 paid floating holidays of your choice per year
• VEBA (tax-free health savings account)
• Optional Flexible Spending benefit plan
• Deferred Compensation plan options
• Student Loan Management Assistance through Summer, including certification for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Tuition Reimbursement program after one (1) year of employment
• Employee Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program

The City of Auburn was incorporated in 1891 and has since bloomed into a perfect place to live, visit, explore, and play. With over 29.8 square miles of land, two rivers, and two counties, Auburn is home to over 80,000 residents, and hundreds of businesses – ranging from manufacturing to retail.

Team Auburn values diverse perspectives and life experiences and welcomes applications from people who will help us consistently demonstrate the values of equity, respect, and partnership. The department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including Black, Indigenous, and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, and veterans. Individuals interested in joining our team must be committed to racial, social, and economic equality for ALL people in our community.

The City of Auburn is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay, or other forms of compensation.

To learn more about the Inclusive Auburn initiative, please visit Inclusive Auburn

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