Overview
Parks Maintenance Worker .FTE Jobs in Tukwila, Washington, USA at City of Tukwila
Position: Â Parks Maintenance Worker .75 FTE
About the City:
The City of Tukwila is 9.6 square miles of opportunity and adynamicplace to work. The population is over 22,000 at night and up to 150,000+ during the day. Tukwila shares borders with the Cities of Seattle, Renton, Sea Tac, Burien, and Kent. Itscentral locationlies in the heart of the Puget Sound region, sitting 12 miles south of downtown Seattle, 17 miles north of downtown Tacoma, and just east of Sea Tac Airport.
It is easily accessed by I-5 and I-405 or via either of Tukwila’s two train stations, the Sounder Station or the Sound Transit Light Rail Station.
Our Mission
To provide superior services that support a safe, inviting, healthy environment for our residents, businesses and guests.
Our Values
All potential team members are evaluated on the following values:
Caring– We support thediverse communitywe serve withcompassion,empathyand kindness.
Professional– We hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards and act with integrity and transparency. We arerespectfuland courteous with all.
Responsive– We are timely and effective in the delivery of great customer service. We continually strive to findinnovativeways to improve.
About the Department
The City of Tukwila’s Parks and Recreation Department 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.
We are currently accepting applications for a Parks Maintenance Worker in the Parks and Recreation Department. The Parks Maintenance Worker is a part-time position and will perform routine tasks and is also responsible for doing park rounds ensuring the sites are neat and tidy.
This position is PERS eligible and represented by the Teamsters Local Union #763.
How to Apply
Initial screening will be solely based on the contents and completeness of theeducationand work experience section of your application on the  website. In order to be considered for this position you MUST apply online and complete the entire application. Please include related experience or any other additional work or volunteer experience or as a training associate in grounds keeping, turf landscaping, or pesticide applications.
The City of Tukwila is anequal opportunity employerand strives to employ adiverse workforcereflective 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 Â (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 Human Resources.
Essential Duties:
Ability to operate mowers, backpack blowers, line trimmers, …
Title: Parks Maintenance Worker .FTE
Company: City of Tukwila
Location: Tukwila, Washington, USA
Category: Maintenance/Cleaning, Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
