SALARY: $14.94 Hourly

OPENING DATE: 01/14/19

CLOSING DATE: Continuous

DESCRIPTION:

The Olympia Parks Maintenance division is looking for qualified candidates to fill current seasonal employee vacancies, and additionally to create a candidate pool from which to draw from as needed throughout the 2019 season.

About the Position

The Park Maintenance Division is seeking individuals to join our team to perform tasks focusing on maintenance of all landscape, building facilities and athletic fields within the City of Olympia.
Employment in these positions usually will not exceed six months. Hiring will be done on an ongoing basis as needed throughout the season. Weekly work schedules will vary in the number of hours or days worked, and may include evenings and weekends.

Note These positions do not offer employee benefits except for what may be required by law, i.e. state retirement plan, sick leave and workers compensation.

Ideal Candidate Profile
The successful candidates will possess the following attributes:

  • Ability to effectively and respectfully communicate to a wide variety of individuals
  • Ability to follow basic directions, as well as the ability to work independently and to quickly learn new tasks
  • Ability to work an alternate schedule that may include evenings and/or weekends
  • Ability to represent the City of Olympia in a professional manner at all times
  • Punctual, regular, reliable attendance required
  • The ability to consistently work in a safe and efficient manner
  • Perform strenuous physical work outdoors in various weather conditions
  • The ability and willingness to work collaboratively with a team to provide excellent customer service to the citizenry of Olympia

To Apply

  • Submit an electronic application on the City of Olympia web site.
  • Only electronic applications will be accepted

Contact Information

If you have questions about the position and/or requirements; please contact Sam Baker at (360) 753-8229, or via email at sbaker@ci.olympia.wa.us.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Job Description

  • Janitorial services such as cleaning restrooms, litter control, dumping of garbage cans and small repairs
  • Landscape maintenance such as mowing, weeding, edging, and pruning, and the use of all associated equipment in all types of weather.
  • Athletic field maintenance such as baseball field prep, soccer field lay out, turf maintenance, building and bleacher repair
  • General maintenance and upkeep of equipment and light duty vehicles to be used in the field
  • Follow appropriate safety procedures

TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Ability to perform strenuous physical labor and work outdoors in heavily trafficked areas, in all types of weather, and on all types of surfaces
  • Skill in the use of a wide variety of power and hand tools, equipment, and machinery used in parks maintenance
  • Use good judgment in the operation of potentially dangerous equipment and while working at potentially hazardous work sites while maintaining constant awareness of hazards and continuously applying safe work habits and practices
  • Listen to, remember, and apply work directions, instructions, information, and practices in daily communication with supervisors and co-workers
  • Safely drive and operate light duty vehicles and equipment such as pickup trucks, off road service and transport vehicles, and other related conveyances

Requirements

  • Must be a minimum of seventeen years of age before starting work
  • In accordance with the Child and Adult Abuse Act (RCW 43.43), applicants considered for appointment will be required to undergo a criminal inquiry relating to crimes against persons that will be conducted prior to hire. Employment is contingent upon acceptable results of the inquiry
  • A valid Washington State Driver’s license is required. If in possession of an out of state license, a Washington State Driver’s license must be obtained within 30 days to remain employed with the City