Utility Laborer

City of Seattle•Various - Seattle area, WA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Seattle Parks and Recreation is seeking a Utility Laborer to perform a variety of grounds maintenance tasks and projects that help keep parks clean, safe, and welcoming. Under general supervision, the position works on assignments whose progress and results are generally reviewed by a crew chief or other supervisor. The role provides regular care, preparation, and maintenance for small or medium-sized parks of up to 20 acres, with as many as four distinct outdoor recreation features. The Utility Laborer maintains public outdoor facilities and recreation areas, including comfort stations, athletic fields, tennis courts, picnic grounds, play areas, and wading pools. The work involves operating hand and power tools, small equipment and vehicles, and performing manual labor in outdoor conditions. The position may also lead the work of Regular or Temporary Laborers and performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

At least six months of experience performing general laboring or manual work.
Good physical condition.
Ability to work with hand and power tools.
Current State of Washington driver's license when required.
Ability to stand, walk, or bend for extended periods.
Ability to frequently lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift objects weighing more than 50 pounds.
Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather.
May be required to work nights, evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
May occasionally handle or work with toxic or hazardous substances.

Responsibilities

Maintain public outdoor facilities such as comfort stations, tennis courts, picnic grounds, play areas, and wading pools.
Mow, edge, and trim lawns using power hand and small riding mowers, edgers, and line trimmers.
Maintain athletic fields, including daily preparation and seasonal rehabilitation of baseball, softball, soccer, football, rugby, and lacrosse fields, including synthetic turf surfaces.
Collect litter and garbage.
Perform hard-surface maintenance, including pressure washing.
Clean and maintain comfort stations.
Assist with gardening and other maintenance work.
May lead the work of Regular or Temporary Laborers.
Work as part of a team and perform other related duties of a comparable level or type as assigned.
Provide manual assistance to other workers and use hand and small power tools.
Perform excavation work and assist with shoring and timbering.
Dig trenches and fence-post holes; grub stumps; and clean ditches and storm drains.
Operate on-site garbage compactors and dock bulls.
Set up and remove chairs, risers, portable turnstiles, and flooring.
Operate mechanical riding scrubbers and polishers; sweep floors and wash windows.
Provide ongoing care, preparation, and maintenance for small or medium-sized parks up to 20 acres with up to four distinct outdoor recreation features.
Drive pickup trucks and other smaller motorized vehicles or equipment, generally under 10,000 pounds GVW, in connection with work activities.
Clean, paint, and sort water meters for repair.