Parks Maintenance Worker I
The City of Federal Way is now hiring a Parks Maintenance Worker 1. This is a regular status, full-time position with benefits. A position in this classification will be represented by Teamsters Local 763 and membership within 30 days of hire is a condition of employment.
Basic Function: Under the direction of the Parks & Facilities Supervisor, Parks & Facilities Manager or Lead Parks Maintenance Worker, perform a variety of advanced grounds maintenance duties; maintain the safety and appearance of grounds, buildings and other facilities in City parks; maintain parks in a clean, safe and orderly condition for public use; design, maintain and repair irrigation and plumbing systems; apply pesticides, fertilizers and other chemicals to vegetation; operate a variety of mowers, power equipment, tools and other machinery. *Please visit our website to view the complete job announcement and to apply online.
Job Requirements: Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and two years increasingly responsible experience maintaining landscaped areas, spraying chemical applications, designing, maintaining and repairing irrigation and plumbing systems and operating large riding mowers. Vocational training, Associate or Bachelor's Degree in Parks and Recreation, Landscaping or related field desired. Must have a valid Washington driver's license.
A First aid certificate issued by an authorized agency within the first six months in this classification. Obtain valid Washington State Public Pesticide Applicators license within the first year in this classification. Applicants must successfully pass a required background check. The City of Federal Way is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workplace. Applicants may request a copy of the City's Equal employment opportunity plan.