Seasonal Summer Maintenance Workers

Steilacoom WA

Description

There is an immediate need to fill these positions. Position Description: Performs semi-skilled work under limited supervision. The Maintenance Worker, whose primary focus is parks, will be responsible for assisting in the maintenance/repair of the Town’s parks, buildings, and grounds. This individual may be called upon to mow, trim, weed, prune, aerate public grounds/parks, and assist in the collection of litter/cleaning of park restrooms. The Maintenance Worker, whose primary focus is streets, may be called upon to assist in the maintenance/repair of streets, and perform flagger duties. Minimum Qualifications: 1. High School Diploma or GED equivalent. 2. Must be able to understand/execute written/oral instruction. 3. Previous experience in parks/grounds/building maintenance/repair and/or previous experience in the minor repair of streets desired. A combination of experience and training providing the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position will be considered. 4. Possession of a valid Washington State Driver’s License / good driving record. 5. Flagging card (ability to obtain within an agreed, specified period / Town provides training) 6. Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation Certification (ability to obtain within an agreed, specified period / Town provides training ) Physical Requirements: These positions require incumbents perform strenuous physical labor in a safe manner. Incumbents must be able to work at ground level as well as heights normally accessed by ladder. They must be able to traverse uneven terrain as the worksite is the outdoor environment. Incumbents must be able to negotiate safely in a traffic environment. These positions require employees work in inclement weather. Employees may have frequent exposure to loud noises, extreme heat/cold, and hazardous materials. Application Procedures: Applications may be obtained at www.townofsteilacoom.org or by calling the job line at (253) 983-2590. Submit a Town of Steilacoom application and your resume to: Town of Steilacoom, Attn: Human Resources, 2301 Worthington Street, Steilacoom, Washington 98388 or email to [email protected]. Please note on the application the position for which you are applying. Those applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the Town’s needs may be selected to interview. Successful candidates must pass a driving abstract review, physical examination (at Town's expense), and a background check. The Town of Steilacoom is an Equal Opportunity Employer