MAINTENANCE LABORER - PARKS PTC at City of Pullman

Pullman, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Jun, 26

Salary

19.5

Posted On

09 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Grounds Maintenance, Landscaping, Pruning, Irrigation System Maintenance, Restroom Cleaning, Litter Removal, Equipment Operation, Field Preparation, Weeding, Mowing, Trimming, Aerating, Sweeping, Physical Labor, Safety Hazard Reporting

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Description Seasonal Parks Maintenance Laborer (Open Positions: 4) Location: Parks Shop, Pullman, WA 99163 Department: Parks Job Status: Full-Time and Part-Time Days Worked: Sun., Mon., Tue., Wed., Thu., Fri., Sat. Rate of Pay: $18.50 - $19.50 Status: Open until filled Work Schedule Includes: April - August: 40 hours per week Job Description: Perform a variety of grounds maintenance work for the beautification of City parks, athletic fields, Lawson Gardens, and City cemeteries; plant, prune, irrigate and maintain lawns, plants, trees, shrubs, and landscaped areas; clean and perform minor maintenance of restroom and other park features; and assist with other grounds maintenance projects. Requirements Essential Duties & Responsibilities: 1. Perform a variety of grounds keeping duties including mowing, raking, weeding, trimming trees and shrubs; edge landscaped areas using weed eaters and tractors; aerate and sweep park and cemetery areas. 2. Perform landscaping and beautification activities around City buildings and grave sites; maintain flower beds and vegetation; pull weeds and ensure proper irrigation. 3. Assist in the installation, repair, replacement, and service to irrigation systems; inspect functioning of sprinklers and report malfunctioning sprinkler systems to appropriate personnel. 4. Clean and sanitize park restrooms; pick up litter and empty trash receptacles for City grounds, cemetery, and parks areas; blow sidewalks clear of debris; move picnic tables as required; inspect and notify appropriate personnel of safety hazards and repair needs. 5. Prepare athletic fields for activities; operate powered equipment, field painter, raking, cleaning dugouts, maintenance sheds, laying out bases and chalk lines. Tools and Equipment Used: Operate and maintain a variety of grounds maintenance equipment and tools as assigned, including all-terrain vehicle, trucks, tractor, lawn mower, pruner, weed eater, clipper, backpack blowers, swimming pool equipment, and miscellaneous hand and power tools for turf maintenance, painting, and plumbing, Physical Demands: Sitting and standing for extended periods of time; intermittently stand, walk, kneel, stoop, bend at the waist and lift heavy objects; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a variety of specialized grounds equipment and power and hand tools; reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally; standing for extended periods of time; walking over rough or uneven surfaces; digging; carrying, pushing, and pulling grounds maintenance equipment; perform heavy physical labor. Work Environment: Subject to indoor, outdoor and shop environments: to driving a vehicle from site to site to conduct work; subject to seasonal weather, temperature changes and adverse weather conditions; noise from equipment operation; fumes from vehicles and equipment operation; dust, dirt, oil/grease, gases and pollen. This positions is an unbenefitted position

Responsibilities

Perform various grounds maintenance tasks for the beautification of City parks, athletic fields, gardens, and cemeteries, which includes planting, pruning, irrigating, and maintaining lawns, plants, and trees. Responsibilities also involve cleaning park features like restrooms and assisting with other general grounds maintenance projects.