Full-Time Temporary Maintenance Aide - Parks

Full-Time Temporary Maintenance Aide - Parks

Salary

$21.00 Hourly

Location

1200 College St SE, Lacey, WA

Job Type

Seasonal

Job Number

2026-00030

Department

Public Works

Division

Pks Maint/Regional Athletic Complex

Opening Date

06/16/2026

• Description
• Benefits
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BASIC PURPOSE

Under immediate or general supervision, the individual will perform work on one of three teams in the Parks Maintenance Department; Parks, Right-of-ways, or Mow Crew. It is intended that temporary employees are assigned to one of the three teams for the duration of their seasonal employment. The location and nature of the work will vary depending on assignment.

This recruitment is specifically for the Right-of-Way team. The Right-of-Way maintenance team is responsible for landscape maintenance of City owned medians, round-a-bouts and right of way landscapes. Duties include mowing, edging, integrated pest management, pruning, litter removal and other landscape maintenance activities.

This announcement will remain open until filled. We will begin screening the applications immediately upon receipt and hiring on an as-needed-basis. The hiring manager reserves the right to make hiring decisions at any time. Therefore, it is in your best interest to apply as soon as possible. The Hiring Manager reserves the right to make changes to this posting at any time. This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment announcement are filled, the recruitment may only be used to fill additional open positions for the next six (6) months.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following statements reflect the general duties and responsibilities of this classification, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing. The incumbent is also expected to meet the technical performance standards established for this position and the Citys standards for interpersonal and team behaviors and customer contacts. Incumbents may also perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or to meet current workload needs.

• Performs all types of grounds and landscape maintenance such as mowing, edging, pruning, weeding, spreading chip, blowing hard surfaces, etc.
• Uses various types of hand tools and small gas-powered equipment such as blowers, pressure washers, edgers, hedge trimmers, line trimmers, etc.
• Assists with restroom cleaning, emptying trash cans and picking up litter.
• Responsible for public and personal safety while working in the field through the safe use and maintenance of power equipment.
• Provides customer service for Lacey parks visitors.

QUALIFICATIONS

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS OR LICENSE(S):

• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
• Must pass a background investigation.
• Must have a valid Washington State driver license and a driving record acceptable to the City and the Citys insurance carrier.
• Verification of identity and United States work authorization must be complete as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act.
• Must maintain a level of physical and mental fitness necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Demonstrated ability to adhere to work rules and guidelines.
• Demonstrated basic mechanical aptitude.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Parks, facilities, landscape maintenance, or custodial experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Demonstrated ability to follow directions.
• Demonstrated ability to adhere to work rules and guidelines.
• Demonstrated basic mechanical aptitude.
• Demonstrated punctuality.
• Demonstrated willingness and ability to use personal protective equipment.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work Environment:

• Typical assignments are outdoors, normally requiring work in inclement weather at cold, hot, dirty, wet, noisy, or cramped work sites.
• The work involves physical labor, physical dexterity, and mechanical aptitude.
• Duties may require exposure to chemicals, toxic gases, raw sewage, or other environmental hazards.

Physical Abilities:

• Hearing, speaking, or otherwise communicating to exchange information in person or on the phone.
• Perform physical labor associated with the essential duties of the position.
• Work in the field in all weather conditions and over rough terrain.
• Lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying objects up to fifty (50) lbs. Some assistance is available to mitigate the heaviest lifting.
• Bending, kneeling/crouching, reaching, climbing and crawling.
• Operating equipment; electric, gas, and various hand tools.
• Grasp and hold and effectively use assigned personal protective equipment and tools for the position.

Temporary/seasonal positions are not eligible for health insurance, other insurances, holidays, vacation, and/or other paid leave benefits provided to regular full-time positions; however, they are covered by Workers Compensation Insurance. The City will comply with RCW 49.46.210 and WACs 296-128-600 through 296-128-700 in providing paid sick leave to all covered employees (non-exempt).

Social Security and Federal withholding taxes will be deducted from wages.

Temporary/seasonal positions are eligible for membership and will participate in the Department of Retirement Systems.

• Please note, that Part-time and On-call positions are not eligible for membership in the Department of Retirement Systems.

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INSTRUCTIONS: This recruitment is specifically for the Right-of-Way team. Please read the following instructions before you proceed in responding to the supplemental questions below. Answers to the supplemental questions will be evaluated by subject matter experts. You must answer each question in its entirety for it to be considered as a complete answer. Please confirm your understanding of these instructions.

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• No

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Please confirm that you understand the work experience section must be completed and detailed in order for your application to be considered complete.

• Yes
• No

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Applicants must be at least 18 years of age at the time of application. Are you at least 18 years of age?

• Yes
• No

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A valid Washington Drivers License is required at the time of hire. Do you currently have a valid WA drivers license?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have paid work experience in parks and/or landscape maintenance?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have experience using gas powered equipment and hand tools?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have at least six (6) months of work experience in landscape maintenance?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered "yes" to the above question, please describe your previous work experience in parks and/or landscape maintenance. If you answered "no", please type "N/A".

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Employer City of Lacey

Address 420 College Street SE

Lacey, Washington, 98503

Phone 360-486-8717

Website www.cityoflacey.org