Temp Seasonal - Water Department Grounds Maintenance

City of Spokane • City of Spokane, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Spokane Water Department is looking for temp-seasonal workers to be a part of our winning team, contributing to the success of our city. This is a Temporary/Seasonal position that will work up to 40 hours per week and typically last for 6-months in duration. This work is heavy in nature, performed in varying weather conditions, and requires normal attention to prevent errors.

Requirements

• Knowledge of methods, tools, equipment, and materials used in which work is assigned.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods, often under unfavorable weather conditions.
• Ability to get along with fellow employees.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to read and understand manuals and specifications.
• Ability to operate motor vehicles.
• Ability to see, with or without corrective lenses, well enough to read fine print such as irrigation maps.
• Ability to hear, with or without a hearing aid, and speak well enough to converse on a two-way radio.
• Enough body mobility to crawl into confined areas.
• Enough strength to lift and carry 100 lbs.
• Enough stamina to stand, kneel, and crouch for up to four hours at a time with only one 15-minute break.
• Tolerance to work under adverse outdoor conditions.
• Applicants must be over 18 years of age.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License without restrictions.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in grounds maintenance is helpful but not mandatory (IE: mowing, weedeating, edging, trimming bushes, maintaining planter boxes and beds, and installing sod.)
• Experience in irrigation is helpful but not mandatory.
• Repairs and replaces sprinkler heads and related irrigation and sprinkler equipment is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the maintenance of sprinkler systems and performs work in conjunction with the remodeling of systems currently in operation.
• Repairs and replaces sprinkler heads and related irrigation and sprinkler equipment.
• Equipment repair and maintenance of tools.
• Operates automotive equipment and a two-way radio.
• Performs related work as required.
• Willing to learn and be trained.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed