Seasonal Abrams Park Caretaker

City of Ridgefield • Ridgefield, WA

5d • $22 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

Abrams Park Caretaker is a full-time seasonal position, June through September. The desired work week will be 10-hour shifts Friday through Monday. There may be some required overtime due to events at Abrams Park. The Park Caretaker performs a variety of manual and semi-skilled tasks in the landscaping and maintenance of the grounds and buildings in Abrams Park. The primary duties include but are not limited to: Landscaping and maintenance of grounds, trails and open space areas at Abrams Park: mowing, fertilizing, pruning, undergrowth containment, weeding, trimming, removal of fallen trees and limbs in pathways and other related tasks. Monitor and maintain order in Abrams Park by enforcement of park and facility rules, regulations and procedures. Janitorial and custodial tasks for restrooms and Bennett Hall. Prepare Bennett Hall for group reservations, and clean-up following the reservation. Perform security checks of the park at the beginning and the end of the day. Upon discovery, immediately report any acts of vandalism or potential vandalism to the proper authorities. Prepare and maintain athletic fields and related facilities. Clean restrooms and pick up litter around parks. Perform general maintenance and repair of park and recreational facilities. Perform other duties reasonably required of a Park Caretaker.

Requirements

• Any combination of experience and education which provides the applicant with the level of required knowledge and abilities may be considered.
• Education: Completion of High School or equivalent.
• Age: Minimum 18 years of age.
• License: Possession of a valid driver’s license and insurable driving record.
• The ability to operate mowers trucks, power tools and small equipment and utilize a variety of hand and power tools in park landscape maintenance work.
• Assist in routine maintenance of the equipment.
• Demonstrated communication skills including carrying out oral and written directions; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work and effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, visitors at the park and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently with little or no supervision.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in landscaping preferred.

Responsibilities

• Landscaping and maintenance of grounds, trails and open space areas at Abrams Park: mowing, fertilizing, pruning, undergrowth containment, weeding, trimming, removal of fallen trees and limbs in pathways and other related tasks.
• Monitor and maintain order in Abrams Park by enforcement of park and facility rules, regulations and procedures.
• Janitorial and custodial tasks for restrooms and Bennett Hall.
• Prepare Bennett Hall for group reservations, and clean-up following the reservation.
• Perform security checks of the park at the beginning and the end of the day.
• Upon discovery, immediately report any acts of vandalism or potential vandalism to the proper authorities.
• Prepare and maintain athletic fields and related facilities.
• Clean restrooms and pick up litter around parks.
• Perform general maintenance and repair of park and recreational facilities.
• Perform other duties reasonably required of a Park Caretaker.

Benefits

• As a seasonal employee with the City of Ridgefield, you are eligible for holiday pay if a recognized City holiday falls on your regularly scheduled workday.
• Additionally, you will receive 40 hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) and accrue 4 hours of sick leave per pay period.
• The City also offers an Employee Assistance Program to support your well-being.
• Enrollment in the Washington State Retirement System (PERS) is automatic.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED