Parks Maintenance Aide II - RAC & Rainier Vista

Salary: $21.00 Hourly Location : Lacey, WA Job Type: Seasonal Job Number: 2026-00070 Department: Public Works Operations Opening Date: 01/12/2026 BASIC PURPOSE Under immediate or general supervision, performs a variety of routine, semi-skilled maintenance, and/or janitorial duties in one of the City maintenance divisions: parks. Assignments are of a temporary and/or seasonal nature. This is a six (6) month temporary position that will work a flexible forty (40) hour work week, which includes evenings and weekends. This posting is continuous, and applications will be reviewed on an as-needed basis. The hiring manager reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any time; therefore, it is in your best interest to apply as soon as possible. The information contained in this announcement is subject to change without notice. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe duties included, but are not limited to the following: Performs a variety of grounds and facility maintenance duties at the RAC and Rainier Vista Community Park. Performs janitorial duties, which include restroom cleaning. Uses various gas-powered equipment and hand tools. Assists with prepping/lining athletic fields. Provides customer service for RAC and Rainier Vista Community Park visitors. QUALIFICATIONSSPECIAL REQUIREMENTS OR LICENSES(S) Must be 18 years of age or older. Must have basic knowledge of customer service, event management, and facility oversight. Must be flexible, reliable, responsible, and enjoy working with the general public. Must pass a thorough background investigation. Must maintain a level of physical and mental fitness necessary to perform the essential functions of the position. Must have a valid Washington State driver license and a driving record acceptable to the City and the City's insurance carrier. Verification of identity and United States work authorization must be complete as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Parks and facilities maintenance experience is preferred but not required. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIESDemonstrated ability to adhere to work rules and guidelines. Demonstrated basic mechanical aptitude. WORKING CONDITIONS Work Environment: Typical assignments are out-of-doors 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 WAC's 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. 01 INSTRUCTIONS: 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. Yes No 02 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 03 Applicants must be at least 18 years of age at the time of application. Are you at least 18 years of age? Yes No 04 A valid Washington Drivers License is required at the time of hire. Do you currently have a valid WA driver's license? Yes No 05 Are you available to work evenings and weekends? Yes No 06 Do you have at least six (6) months of parks, facilities, or landscape maintenance experience? Yes No 07 If you answered "yes" to the above question, please describe your previous work experience in parks and/or facilities maintenance. If you answered "no", please answer with "N/A". 08 Do you have experience using gas powered equipment and hand tools? Yes No Required Question

Created: 2026-03-10