Parks Seasonal Laborer Job at City of Kirkland in Kirkland

Parks Seasonal Laborer – City of Kirkland

Seasonal Parks Laborers perform general labor tasks as assigned to contribute to the development and maintenance of City public grounds and moorage facility. Each Laborer works as part of a team to conduct routine maintenance and park development, including cleaning restrooms, picnic shelters, and other City facilities, as well as opening and closing parks daily, addressing customer concerns, collecting garbage, and picking up litter. Depending on the team assignment, Seasonal Laborers perform their work under supervision to maintain park landscaping, turf, sport fields, trees, boardwalks, buildings, equipment, and natural areas undergoing habitat restoration. Please note the specific tasks listed below.

Essential Duties

• Hand mows spaces not accessible by tractor-mowers.
• Trims grass and cuts weeds with an edger or weed eater.
• Raking leaves, spreading sand and soil, installing park benches and cleaning the docks.
• Waters vegetation on City facility grounds.
• Remove debris with a mechanical blower.
• Makes garbage runs at City facilities, including emptying garbage cans and picking up litter and debris.
• Landscape installation to include planting, weeding, and bed maintenance.

Additional Responsibilities

• Assist with hand equipment and small engine maintenance and repair.
• Set up equipment where necessary.
• Painting and staining as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Basic knowledge and/or experience in landscape services.
• Basic knowledge in landscape maintenance.
• Skills to use basic mowing equipment.
• Basic knowledge in horticulture.
• Ability to read directional maps.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must maintain a valid Washington State Driver’s License and ability to operate a City pickup truck.
• Must meet minimum age requirements under Department of Labor and Industries regulations (age 18).

Physical Abilities

Must be able to move objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Walk, kneel, bend for extended periods of time.

Working Conditions

Performs work outdoors in inclement weather. May work weekends or have a staggered schedule.

Union Affiliation

Seasonal Laborers are not represented by a union until they exceed 347 hours of service. Thereafter, they are represented by the Teamsters union, with membership options that will be provided upon employment. These hours are additive from a previous year of service unless the returning employee has a break in service between seasons of twelve months or more.

Benefits

This position receives sick leave.

Position requires a resume for consideration of application. Please note how you meet minimum qualifications within the resume. Applicants who are selected for next steps in the hiring process will be invited by phone or e-mail. Candidates are encouraged to apply at the earliest possible date as screening, interviewing, and hiring decisions will be made through the recruitment period, until such time as the vacancy is filled. This job recruitment will remain open and active until all roles are filled. The Hiring Department will conduct a first review of applicants by the 15th day from the original post date, however the job will still remain open and candidates may continue to apply.

The City of Kirkland is a welcoming community where every person can thrive and grow. We value diversity, inclusion, belonging, and work together to support our community. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to creating a workforce that does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. We encourage qualified applicants of all backgrounds and identities to apply to our job postings. Persons with a disability who need reasonable accommodations in the application or testing process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, may call 425-587-3210 or TDD 711.