Seasonal Parks Laborers perform general labor tasks as assigned to contribute to the development and maintenance of City public grounds and moorage facility.

Each Laborer works as part of a team to conduct routine maintenance and park development which includes cleaning restrooms, picnic shelters, and other City facilities as well as opening and closing parks daily, addressing customer concerns as they arise, collecting garbage, and picking up litter. Depending on the team of assignment, the Seasonal Laborers perform their work under supervision to maintain park landscaping, turf, sport fields, trees, boardwalks, buildings, equipment, and natural areas undergoing habitat restoration. Please note the specific tasks listed below.

All Laborers positions will operate vehicles, equipment, and a variety of hand and small power tools as required to complete their assigned tasks.

Essential Duties

• Hand mows spaces not accessible by tractor-mowers.
• Trims grass and cuts weeds with an edger or weed eater.
• Raking leaves, spreading sand and soil, installing park benches and cleaning the docks.
• Waters vegetation on City facility grounds.
• Remove debris with mechanical blower.
• Makes garbage runs at City facilities. This includes emptying garbage cans, picking up litter and debris.
• Landscape installation to include planting, weeding and bed maintenance.

Additional Responsibilities

• Assist with hand equipment and small engine maintenance and repair.
• Set up equipment where necessary.
• Painting and staining as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Basic knowledge and/or experience in landscape services.
• Basic knowledge in landscape maintenance.
• Skills to use basic mowing equipment.
• Basic knowledge in horticulture.
• Ability to read directional maps.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must maintain a valid Washington State Driver's License and maintain ability to operate a City pick-up truck.
• Must meet minimum age requirements under Department of Labor and Industries regulations (age 18).

Physical Abilities
Must be able to move objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Walk, kneel, bend for extended periods of time.

Working Conditions
Performs work outdoors in inclement weather. May work weekends or staggered schedule.

Union Affiliation
Seasonal Laborers are not represented by a union until they exceed 347 hours service. Thereafter, they are represented by the Teamsters union, with membership options that will be provided upon employment. These hours are additive from a previous year of service unless the returning employee has a break in service between seasons of twelve months or more.

Benefits
This position receives sick leave.