• Provide regular and ongoing care, preparation, and maintenance for various sized parks (over 20 acres) containing over four distinct outdoor recreational features i.e. ball fields, tennis courts, fountains, picnic grounds, play areas, wading pools, natural areas, turf maintenance, etc.
• Supervise, plan, train and assist the work of staff and volunteers.
• Assist skilled trades professionals in their work.
• Mow, edge, and maintain lawns using riding lawn mowers, assigned tractors, edgers, and sweepers.
• Drive pickup trucks and other motorized vehicles/equipment.
• Lead and/or performs plant/tool delivery, storage and disposal materials/plants and equipment.
• Use small hand tools (shovels, rakes, brooms, etc) and operate several types of power equipment (push and brush mowers, weed eaters, edgers, blowers/sweepers, power wheelbarrow, etc).
• Work independently and as part of a team being self-directed and taking the initiative with recurring assignments.
• May plan, or assist in planning for materials, equipment, and staffing required for work assignments or areas.
• Maintain routine records and reports.
• Provide excellent customer service to park users, department staff, other government agencies and partners.
• Support homeless encampment clean-up efforts working with internal and external partners.
• Perform other related duties of a comparable level/type as assigned

• One year of experience performing general laboring/manual work involving the construction, installation, repair, and maintenance of public facilities (Combinations of education, training and experience will be evaluated on an individual basis for comparability).

• Experience working in a team environment.
• Experience working with trades, contractors and/or other government agencies.
• Experience performing maintenance and landscape renovation construction activities and basic knowledge of horticulture.
• Experience leading and directing crews, temporary staff, and volunteers.
• At least two years of experience performing general laborer work using hand and power tools.
• At least one year of experience maintaining and preparing ball fields.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both in writing and orally.
• Willingness to work and communicate in a culturally diverse workforce and community.
• Washington State (WSDA) Pesticide Applicators License.

• May be required to work nights, evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Required to stand, walk, or bend for extended periods of time.
• Frequently required to lift objects up to 50 pounds. May occasionally be required to lift objects weighing more than 50 pounds.
• Occasionally requires handling or working with toxic/hazardous substances.
• Work may be performed in confined spaces and at heights up to 130 feet.
• Required to work outdoors in all types of weather.

License, Certification and Other Requirements:

• Washington State driver’s license.
• Other pertinent licenses and/or certifications may be required of position depending on department/section assignment.