Parks Laborer ID - 12898

Job Description

 

The City of Renton is recruiting for the seasonal positions of Parks Laborer to assist with maintaining City parks. These positions may work up to a six-month duration between April - October, up to 40 hours per week. There are several positions available, and we are looking for individuals who enjoy working outdoors and performing physical labor.


This is an ongoing application pool. As positions become available during the season, we will review applications from this posting.   


SUPERVISION:  

Reports To: Parks Maintenance Supervisor and/or Lead Parks Maintenance Worker  

Supervises: None  


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Operate a variety of maintenance equipment and tools such as sod cutters, pruners, rotary hand mowers, backpack blowers, edgers, weed eaters and park vehicles; clean and perform routine maintenance on equipment and tools.
  • Prepare parks for daily use, including, but not limited to, picking up trash and garbage; and cleaning picnic areas, play and park equipment, restrooms, tables, and BBQs.
  • Perform routine ball field maintenance, including but not limited to, filling in home plates and pitching mounds, removing rainwater from fields, screening fields, watering ball fields, lining ball fields, placing bases at proper distances for games or practices, and removing bases at end of games.
  • Close park facilities; restock and close restrooms; lock park gates.
  • Prep surfaces for painting; paint walls, fences, buildings and other facilities.
  • Assist with sprinkler system repair, including but not limited to, checking for proper head rotation and assisting in digging trenches for repairs.
  • Prepare and grade terrain; apply fertilizers; seed and sod lawns; weed planting areas; transplant shrubs and plants; trim and edge around walks and flower beds; prune shrubs and trees; mow and trim lawns.
  • Assist with boat launch operations at Gene Coulon Park to help boat patrons. Direct traffic in boat launch area; communicate park rules and assist lifeguards during emergencies.


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EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

  • Must possess a valid Driver's License.
  • Successful passing of a driving record check.
  • Successful passing of a required background check.


COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS:

  • Demonstrate knowledge of safety guidelines and practices.
  • Ability to handle conflict and solve problems using tact, patience, and courtesy. 
  • Ability to navigate emergency situations. 
  • Work with diverse groups of people in a tactful, effective, and respectful manner. 
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, the community and program participants. 
  • Follow instructions, both written and verbal. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

  • Move throughout City facilities and buildings,
  • Operate a computer and other office equipment.
  • Communicate with City employees and residents.


PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  • Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions
  • Lift or move items weighing up to 50 pounds on occasion.
  • May work a variety of shift schedules, including evenings, weekends, special events and holidays.


Approved reasonable accommodation requests will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. 

 

Selection Procedure

 

The City of Renton embraces a diverse and inclusive workforce and prides itself on promoting collaboration and teamwork in a positive environment while providing high quality services to the community. For more information about the City of Renton, please visit the following website: Why Renton


The City has adopted an anonymous application process that prevents hiring managers from seeing personal identifiers, including candidates’ names, addresses, and other similar information. This eliminates the possibility of unintentional or implicit bias during the screening of applications.  For that reason, you will not have the ability to attach any documents to your application, including a cover letter or resume.  Please make sure to submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application.     


Recruitment Process:

The screening process will include a review of minimum qualifications and applicants selected for an interview will be contacted by the hiring manager via email and/or phone. At minimum, this position will be subject to a standard criminal background check. This position requires driving and is also subject to a driving record check from the WA State Dept of Licensing (or other state equivalent). Driving records will be evaluated based on a points system depending on the infraction and severity.


Communication from the City of Renton:

E-mails from rentonwa.gov and/or governmentjobs.com should be placed on your safe domain list to ensure you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk e-mail folders.

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