About Our Community:
The City of Tukwila is a unique and exciting city to live, work and visit even though it is just under 10 square miles. With a population of only 20,000 residents, the city sees upwards of 150,000 visitors and workers daily. The residential population is also host to individuals from all over the world with over 80 languages spoken by students of the Tukwila School District making it a truly unique community.
Tukwila is also home to the largest mall in the Pacific Northwest, headquarters for major national and international corporations, The Museum of Flight, and a thriving hub of popular retail stores, restaurants, and other businesses.
 
Our Mission: To provide superior services that support a safe, inviting, healthy environment for our residents, businesses and guests.
All potential team members are evaluated on the following values:
Caring –We support the diverse community we serve with compassion, empathy and kindness.
Professional – We hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards and act with integrity and transparency. We are respectful and courteous with all.
Responsive – We are timely and effective in the delivery of great customer service. We continually strive to find innovative ways to improve.
 
About Tukwila Parks and Recreation
Tukwila Parks and Recreation is home to 159 acres of parks, 12 miles of trails, Foster Golf Links, and the Tukwila Community Center. The department develops and maintains parks and facilities, and offers a wide range of recreational events, programs, and services for all ages.
 
Tukwila Parks Department mission statement is creating clean, safe, and well managed parks that inspire activity. The Parks Department is actively seeking a Seasonal Parks Maintenance Worker who is punctual, energetic, enthusiastic, a self-starter, and flexible with the ability to work weekend hours especially during the Summer season.
 
The Seasonal Parks Maintenance Worker reports directly to the Parks Maintenance Supervisor. The position is responsible for doing park rounds ensuring the sites are neat and tidy. This includes trash pickup, tidying garbage cans, and debris pickup. Also is responsible for setting up and tear down of shelter rentals. Other duties include landscape maintenance tasks.
 
This position is a seasonal/temporary position. Position will not exceed 1040 hours in a 12 month period. Parks and Recreation Department has currently fill three (3) positions as follows: 

• One (1) Seasonal Maintenance Worker scheduled varies base upon business need starting from 6:30am – 3:00pm Tuesday – Friday
• One (1) Seasonal Maintenance Worker scheduled varies base upon business need starting from 6:30am – 3:00pm Friday – Monday
• One (1) Seasonal Maintenance Worker scheduled varies base upon business need starting from 1:00pm – 9:30pm Friday – Sunday

 
How To Apply
Initial screening will be solely based on the contents and completeness of the "education" and "work experience" section of your application in Government jobs website.
 
In order to be considered for this position you MUST apply on-line and complete the entire application. Please include previous experience in seasonal parks or public works maintenance and any other related work, training, or volunteer experience in grounds maintenance, tools, and equipment will be considered.

The City of Tukwila is an equal opportunity employer and strives to employ a diverse workforce reflective of the community it serves. Qualified applicants with multicultural experience and/or backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
 
Veteran's Preference: City of Tukwila follows the guidance given by the State of Washington regarding applying Veteran's Preference under provisions of RCW 73.16.010 and WAC 357.16.110 (2). Please attach a copy of your DD214 or NGB Form 22 to your online application if you are eligible to claim Veterans Preference. Character of service should reflect as being Honorable. General discharge under Honorable Condition does not qualify.
 
This selection process may include but is not limited to: evaluation of application materials and supplemental questions, testing, and interviewing. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to humanresources@tukwilawa.gov.

• Ability to operate equipment such as mowers, backpack blowers, line trimmers, power tools, hand tools, and related small equipment.
• Landscape management activities may include:
  • Lawn care activities 
  • Horticultural care activities 
  • Graffiti remediation
  • Working in support of other positions performing various skilled and semi-skilled work 
• Park management activities may include:
  • Trash pick up 
  • Event support/Shelter Prep
  • Basic janitorial work 
  • Working in support of other positions performing various skilled and semi-skilled work. 
• Be open to learning new skills and growing with the organization.
• Weekend work may be require

Physical Abilities:
Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, mobility, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Minimum Qualifications: 
(A) Must possess a valid Driver's License;
(B) Must be able to work with limited supervision.
 
Desired Qualification
Motivated self-starter
Great attitude
Great attention to detail
Willingness to grow and learn
Selection Guidelines: 
These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.