Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

This position performs a variety of unskilled tasks in park maintenance and operation of park and recreation facilities, buildings, and grounds.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assist full-time staff and seasonal staff with park maintenance and repairs.
• Perform landscape maintenance including, but not limited to, weeding, planting trees and shrubs, laying sod, etc.
• Perform custodial work as assigned including, but not limited to, removal of litter and garbage, reline garbage cans with liners, sweep and sanitize restroom facilities.
• Assist with ballfield maintenance.
• Collect and dispose of waste from buildings and grounds.
• Assist with new park development, including clearing, grading, drainage, and foundation work.
• Assist with setting up and taking down equipment for special events.
• Must wear approved and proper work attire to follow safe working procedures and guidelines.
• Perform additional related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

• Ability to work irregular hours, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
• Ability to operate small power tools and hand tools as applicable and permitted.
• Provide own transportation to work site.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

The Parks Maintenance Supervisor assigns work in terms of very general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures and the nature and propriety of the final results.

GUIDELINES

Guidelines include city and department policies and procedures. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application.

COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK

• The purpose of this position is to assist in maintaining city-owned parks and facilities and perform minor maintenance and repair of outside facility walls.

CONTACTS

• Contacts are typically with coworkers and the general public.
• Contacts are typically to exchange information, resolve problems, and provide services.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work is typically performed outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

None.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge and level of competency and experience which provides sufficient knowledge to competently perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the essential functions of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for three to five years.
• Possession of a valid Washington State Driver’s License at time of hire.
• All applicants must be able to successfully pass a background check process which includes reference checks and criminal history checks, or other.

Company Description

Moses Lake is a diverse, connected and supportive community of innovation and opportunity that values its namesake lake, small town vibe, growing arts and cultural scene, aerospace, manufacturing and agricultural heritage, and an abundance of sunshine and outdoor activities.

Working for the City will afford you the opportunity to support the vision of Moses Lake, grow professionally, and work among diverse and dedicated staff with a goal to provide a service-oriented government that works with all interests in the community to implement our vision.

Our location and climate allow our residents to enjoy a variety of interests surrounding the Moses Lake community. Moses Lake is centrally located between Seattle and Spokane on Highway I-90 between fields of agriculture, freshwater lakes, vineyards and popular recreational destinations.

Moses Lake boosts active community parks and events, athletic venues and tournaments, a campground, and the popular Surf 'n Slide water park. The surrounding Columbia Basin area is filled with wine tours, a wildlife refuge, the Gorge Amphitheater, local fresh markets with direct-from-the-farm produce, and boutiques.

Benefits

This is a seasonal position which does not offer benefits.