Seasonal Maintenance Worker

Title: Seasonal Maintenance Workers

(1 six-month position-primary focus parks: April - October)

(2 three-month positions-primary focus parks: June - August)

(2 three-month positions-primary focus streets: June - August)

Wages/Hours: $20.44 - $23.93 / Hr. (2024)

40 hrs/wk - Applicants must be able to work flexible hours to incl. weekends and holidays.

Closing Date: Open until filled (posted 3/13/24). Ongoing review. Early application submission is encouraged.

Position Description: Perform 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.

Full Job Description

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)

6. Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation Certification (ability to obtain within an agreed/specified period)

Benefits:The six-month position is eligible for participation in the Washington State Public Employees Retirement System (three-month positions are not eligible). Additional benefits are not extended with temporary employment. Employees will accrue one hour of sick leave for every forty hours worked.

Terms of Employment: The positions require availability to work flexible hours.

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 are available online at www.townofsteilacoom.org/DocumentCenter/View/330 (fillable) or may be obtained by calling (253) 983-2053. Submit a resume and Town of Steilacoom application to: Town of Steilacoom, Attn: Human Resources, 2301 Worthington Street, Steilacoom, Washington 98388, FAX to (253) 588-5151, or email the application and your resume to micki.sterbick@ci.steilacoom.wa.us. Please note on the application the position for which you are applying. The successful applicant must pass a driving abstract review, physical examination, and a background check.