Public Grounds Seasonal Laborer (Multiple Vacancies)

The City of Kirkland, WA is accepting on-line applications for seasonal maintenance workers for the Public Works Grounds Division.

The Public Works seasonal employees will be responsible for maintaining our landscape infrastructure throughout City owned buildings, medians, and retention ponds. An emphasized focus on supporting the urban tree canopy will be a primary function of this job. This position will also use a variety of manual labor and mechanical techniques to complete tasks during their shift.

A seasonal position is a great summer job or a foot in the door to gain the experience for a fulltime benefitted career.

These are short-term positions that last no more than a maximum of six months.

Performs general labor tasks as assigned to contribute to the development and maintenance of City public grounds. This position will have a significant focus on our urban tree canopy.

Distinguishing Characteristics: The Public Works seasonal employees will be responsible for maintaining our landscape infrastructure throughout City owned buildings, medians, and retention ponds. An emphasized focus on supporting the urban tree canopy will be a primary function of this job. This position will also use a variety of manual labor and mechanical techniques to complete tasks during their shift. This is a temporary, seasonal position.

Essential Functions: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Arboricultural maintenance:
  • Waters street trees using a mobile truck mounted water tank unit.
  • Monitors new trees for pest and health issues.
  • Performs minor pruning as needed.
• Horticultural maintenance: Performs flower and shrub care and garden bed weeding.
• Hand mows storm ponds and spaces not accessible by tractor-mowers.
• Trims grass and cuts weeds with an edger or grass trimmer.
• Removes debris with mechanical blower.
• Makes garbage runs at City facilities, including emptying garbage cans and picking up litter and debris.
• Performs landscape installation to include planting, weeding, and bed maintenance.
• Fosters a positive and supportive work environment; promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace, contributing to an environment of respectful living and working in a multicultural society.

• Assists with hand equipment maintenance.
• Sets up equipment where necessary.
• Paints and stains as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Basic knowledge and/or experience in landscape services.
• Basic knowledge in landscape maintenance.
• Skills to use basic mowing equipment.
• Basic knowledge of horticulture.
• Ability to read directional maps.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: No minimum education requirement.
• Experience: Basic experience in landscape services.
• Or: In place of the above requirements, the incumbent may possess any combination of relevant education and experience which would demonstrate the individual's knowledge, skill, and ability to proficiently perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above.

• Must meet minimum age requirements under Department of Labor and Industries regulations.
• Must have a valid Washington State Driver's license and ability to remain insurable under the City's insurance to operate motor vehicles.

Physical Demands and Working Environment:
Must be able to move objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Walk, kneel, bend for extended periods of time. Performs work outdoors in inclement weather. May work weekends or staggered schedule.