Part-Time Parks Maintenance Aide - RAC and Rainier Vista

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Part-Time Parks Maintenance Aide - RAC and Rainier Vista

Salary

$18.00 - $22.00 Hourly

Location

Lacey, WA

Job Type

Temporary/Seasonal

Job Number

2024-00010

Department

Public Works

Division

Parks Maintenance

Opening Date

04/23/2024

Closing Date

Continuous

BASIC PURPOSE

Under immediate or general supervision, individual learns to perform a variety of maintenance and recreational duties at the Regional Athletic Complex (RAC) and/or Rainier Vista.  This position will work in the field in all weather conditions.
 
This is a year-round part-time position that will work up to 16 hours a week on a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.
 
This posting is open until filled.  The hiring manager reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any time.  It is in your best interest to apply as soon as possible.  Screening will be ongoing.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties include but are not limited to the following:

  • Assists with the opening and closing of athletic fields throughout the year for tournaments and league play.
  • Performs daily recreation event support.
  • Performs a variety of maintenance duties at the Regional Athletic Complex (RAC) or Rainier Vista.
  • Performs janitorial duties, which includes restroom cleaning.
  • Uses lawn mowers and hand tools.
  • Various landscaping tasks, including mowing and weeding.
  • Provides customer service to RAC or Rainier Vista  visitors.

QUALIFICATIONS

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS OR LICENSE(S):

  • Must be 18 years of age.
  • Must have a high school diploma or G.E.D.
  • Must have basic knowledge of customer service, event management, and facility oversight.
  • Must be flexible, reliable, responsible, and enjoy working with the general public.
  • Must pass a thorough background investigation.
  • Must maintain a level of physical and mental fitness necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.
  • Must have a valid Washington State driver license and a driving record acceptable to the City and the City's insurance carrier.
  • Verification of identity and United States work authorization must be complete as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

  • Knowledge of customer service, event management, and facility oversight.
  • Demonstrated ability to adhere to work rules and guidelines.
  • Demonstrated basic mechanical aptitude.
WORKING CONDITIONS
 
 Work Environment: 
  • Typical assignments are out-of-doors normally requiring work in inclement weather at cold, hot, dirty, wet, noisy, or cramped work sites.
  • The work involves physical labor, physical dexterity, and mechanical aptitude.
  • Duties may require exposure to chemicals, toxic gases, raw sewage, or other environmental hazards.
Physical Abilities: 
  • Hearing, speaking, or otherwise communicating to exchange information in person or on the phone.  
  • Perform physical labor associated with the essential duties of the position.
  • Work in the field in all weather conditions and over rough terrain.
  • Lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying objects up to thirty (30) lbs. Some assistance is available to mitigate the heaviest lifting.
  • Bending, kneeling/crouching, reaching, climbing and crawling.
  • Operating equipment; electric, gas, and various hand tools.
  • Grasp and hold and effectively use assigned personal protective equipment and tools for the position.

Temporary/seasonal positions are not eligible for health insurance, other insurances, holidays, vacation, and/or other paid leave benefits provided to regular full-time positions; however, they are covered by Workers' Compensation Insurance.  The City will comply with RCW 49.46.210 and WAC's 296-128-600 through 296-128-700 in providing paid sick leave to all covered employees (non-exempt).

Social Security and Federal withholding taxes will be deducted from wages. 

Temporary/seasonal positions are eligible for membership and will participate in the Department of Retirement Systems.

*Please note, that Part-time and On-call positions are not eligible for membership in the Department of Retirement Systems.

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INSTRUCTIONS: Please read the following instructions before you proceed in responding to the supplemental questions below. Answers to the supplemental questions will be evaluated by subject matter experts. You must answer each question in its entirety for it to be considered as a complete answer. You must also answer the remainder of these questions as truthfully and as accurately as possible. Please do not refer to your resume or other attached documents, or copy and paste information from your resume or other attached documents, in lieu of answering any questions. Your responses must be typed in the space provided for each question. Your responses may be assessed in subsequent examinations and any sign of deliberate misinformation or intentional exaggeration may result in disqualification from the examination process and possible elimination from future employment opportunities with the City of Lacey. As part of the interview process, you may be invited to come in and perform a work assessment prior to interviews related to the duties of this position. Please note that the work experience section must be completed. Please indicate "yes" to show that you have read these instructions and understand that your application may be considered incomplete if any of the above criteria are not met.
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Applicants must be at least 18 years of age at the time of application. Are you at least 18 years of age?
  • Yes
  • No
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Are you legally eligible for employment in the United States? *Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of identity and eligibility for employment.
  • Yes
  • No
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A high school diploma or G.E.D. is required at the time of application. Do you have a high school diploma or G.E.D.?
  • Yes
  • No
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A valid Washington driver license is required at the time of hire. Do you have a valid WA driver license?
  • Yes
  • No
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This job positing is for work at both RAC and/or Rainier Visita. Do you understand that you could be hired for work at either park?
  • Yes
  • No
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This is an on-call position that will work up to 16 hours a week on a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends. Will this schedule work for you?
  • Yes
  • No
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What times and days of the week are you available to work?
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What is your experience performing janitorial duties?
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What is your experience working in parks, landscape, or facilities maintenance?

Required Question

Agency
City of Lacey
Address
420 College Street SE

Lacey, Washington, 98503
Phone
360-486-8717