Parks Maintenance Caretaker - Cemetery - Seasonal 8 months

City of Yakima•Yakima, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Tahoma Cemetery needs a grounds maintenance caretaker who takes pride in detailed outdoor work and understands the importance of creating a peaceful environment for families visiting their loved ones. This is a permanent position scheduled to work Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM, for the months of April through October. Work may be required on a Saturday, and all cemetery staff works Memorial Day weekend. Under the general supervision, and the direction of the Parks Operations Supervisor, performs and/or assists with a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled tasks in the care, operation, maintenance, repair and beautification of various city parks and facilities, including but not limited to the Harman Center, Fisher Golf Course and Tahoma Cemetery. May perform tasks and assignments independently or as part of a maintenance crew in park and facility maintenance operations. Work is seasonal, and requires physical strength and dexterity to utilize a variety of hand and power tools.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 and have reliable transportation.
Must have 6 months experience with lawn, grounds maintenance, and/or custodial work.
Must pass background investigation regarding applicant’s aptitude, character, judgement, credit, driving record and criminal history.
Must possess and maintain a valid Washington State Driver’s License.

Nice To Haves

Ability to apply fertilizers in accordance with personal and environmental safety precautions.
Ability to understand mechanical applications and to learn operations requiring mechanical aptitude.
Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively, with employees and the public representing diverse education and background, utilizing well developed communication skills, both written and oral, with appropriate use of English, including but not limited to correct grammar and vocabulary.
Ability to follow verbal and written instruction.
Ability to drive and operate vehicles and attachments; equipment and tools with precision, speed, and safety.
Ability to possess a valid WA State driver’s license and perform strenuous physical work.
Ability to consistently work safely and in compliance with the federal, state and local regulations, laws, policies and standards.
Ability to recognize traffic hazards and other potential safety concerns and to make sound decisions and actions while operating vehicles, tools and machinery.
Must be dependable; able to work independently and as a team player; be self-directed, highly motivated, organized and skilled at meeting deadlines; have a sense of urgency to complete tasks in a timely manner.
Must possess ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities and demands.
Ability to establish, facilitate, and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public; to consistently and continually demonstrate tact, diplomacy, and respect to individuals, groups and organizations representing a wide diversity of ethnicities, cultures, opinions, and beliefs.
Ability to positively receive feedback and take direction is essential.
Must be able to distinguish color and maintain long-term and short-term memory.
Will be required to wear safety protective gear when necessary.

Responsibilities

Performs and/or assists with general grounds maintenance activities including but not limited to: litter control; leaf and debris removal; graffiti removal; cleaning and sanitizing restrooms and buildings; and trash removal in various parks and other City owned locations.
Uses hand and power tools to perform a variety of maintenance duties which may include cleaning, painting, minor construction or repair.
May provide basic assistance with plumbing or electrical issues to skilled workers.
Operates a variety of power and hand mowing equipment, edgers, weed eaters and trim mowers to maintain turf in public parks, cemetery, sports fields and golf courses.
May apply fertilizers with the use of power and hand-operated equipment.
Performs activities such as mowing, weeding, planting, excavating trenches, and assists with pruning trees, annuals, perennials and shrubs.
May operate and drive park vehicles and equipment including front loader, aerator, rototiller, pick-up trucks, tandem axle trailers, tractors.
Safely drives and operates vehicle, trucks and other motorized equipment to perform required duties in a variety of locations, within a timely and efficient manner and adhering to all traffic laws and regulations.
May assist in the cleaning, maintenance and/or painting of swimming pools.
May assist with maintenance of wading pools and spray toys.
May assist with the installation, maintenance and/or repair of playgrounds and other park equipment.
May mow and sweep using large gang, multi-deck rotary and reel mowers, trim mowers, sweepers and hand mowers as needed.
May assist with a variety of gravesite preparation activities for funeral services, including but not limited to: digging trenches; opening and closing graves; setting up awnings or chairs for service; and assisting with setting temporary or permanent monuments.
May assist with set-up of other special events as necessary.
Provides continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality customer service.
Requires regular, reliable and punctual attendance.
Performs other related duties as assigned.