Temporary - Parks Maintenance Laborer

Overview

This is a temporary non-civil service non-union position not to exceed 866 work hours in the year. Will be required to work weekends and holidays.

Must be at least 16 years old and have reliable transportation. Experience with lawn, grounds maintenance, and/or custodial work is preferred. Must pass background investigation regarding applicant’s aptitude, character, judgement, credit, driving record and criminal history.

Must possess and maintain a valid Washington State driver’s license.

• Under the general supervision, and the direction of the Parks Operations Supervisor, performs and/or assists with a variety of unskilled tasks in the care, operation, maintenance, repair and beautification of city parks and facilities, including but not limited to the Harman Center, Fisher Golf Course and Tahoma Cemetery. Perform tasks and assignments independently and as part of a maintenance crew in park and facility maintenance operations.
  
  Work is seasonal and requires physical strength and dexterity to utilize a variety of hand and power tools.
• Performs and/or assists with general grounds maintenance activities including but not limited to: litter control; leaf and debris removal; graffiti removal; cleaning and sanitizing restrooms and buildings; and trash removal in various parks and other City owned locations. Uses hand and small power tools to perform a variety of maintenance duties which may include cleaning and painting.
• Operates a variety of power and hand mowing equipment, edgers and weed eaters to maintain turf in public parks, cemetery, sports fields and golf courses. May apply fertilizers with the use of power and hand-operated equipment. Performs activities such as mowing, weeding and planting. Will drive and utilize City vehicles and/or pick-up trucks.
• May assist with set-up of other special events as necessary.
• Safely drives and operates vehicle, trucks and other motorized equipment to perform required duties in a variety of locations, within a timely and efficient manner and adhering to all traffic laws and regulations.
• Provides continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality customer service.
• Requires regular, reliable and punctual attendance.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Knowledge of City of Yakima rules, regulations, policies and procedures, federal, state and local traffic laws, rules and regulations, with ability to drive safely and efficiently.
• General knowledge of basic grounds keeping practices and the operation of grounds maintenance tools, vehicles and equipment. Knowledge of safe and appropriate use of hand and small power tools and park maintenance vehicles and small equipment. Ability to: apply fertilizers in accordance with personal and environmental safety precautions; understand mechanical applications and to learn operations requiring mechanical aptitude.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively, with employees and members of the public representing diverse education and background, utilizing well developed communication skills, both written and oral, with appropriate use of English, including but not limited to correct grammar and vocabulary. Ability to follow verbal and written instruction.
• Must be dependable; able to work independently and as a team player; be self-directed, highly motivated, organized and skilled at meeting deadlines; have a sense of urgency to complete tasks in a timely manner. Must possess ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities and demands.
• Ability to establish, facilitate, and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public; to consistently and continually demonstrate tact, diplomacy, and respect to individuals, groups and organizations representing a wide diversity of ethnicities, cultures, opinions, and beliefs;
  Ability to positively receive feedback and take direction is essential.
• Ability to drive and operate vehicles and attachments; equipment and tools with precision, speed, and safety. Ability to possess…