Maintenance Laborer - Nights

Full Job Description

About Seattle Parks and Recreation: Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is a national leader and innovator in the services and programs we provide to our residents who enjoy our public spaces such as parks, community centers, specialty gardens, and swimming pools.

Our mission is to equip employees and the public for their well-being as we support healthy people, a thriving environment, and a vibrant community.

We provide safe and accessible spaces for residents and visitors to work, recreate, rejuvenate, and enhance quality of life and wellness for children, teenagers, adults, and seniors.

Delivering excellent customer service to all is a core value.

Equity and Inclusion: Seattle Parks and Recreation commits to advancing equity and social justice in our department and in every neighborhood by growing a dynamic and diverse workforce, developing strong investments, growth opportunities and beneficial partner strategies as we acknowledge and pledge to close disparities created by historical practices which often hindered workforce development, environmental justice, access to quality open spaces, programs, and facilities.

#OneSeattle

About the Division: Seattle Parks and Facilities Maintenance Division performs maintenance at over 25 miles of boulevards, 465 parks, including 26 community centers, 8 indoor swimming pools, 2 outdoor (summer) swimming pools, 4 environmental education centers, 2 small-craft centers, 4 golf courses, and an outdoor stadium.

We place strong emphasis on providing excellent customer service to the public, clients, and staff to ensure public safety and enjoyment while they are at SPR facilities and parks.

Position Description: Seattle Parks & Recreation Facilities Maintenance Division is seeking a Maintenance Laborer for our Night Shift.

This role involves providing support to skilled trade workers within the parks department, assisting with tasks in parks, community centers, pools, and associated buildings, under ongoing supervision.

Employees in these positions perform a variety of tasks associated with the ongoing preventive maintenance and routine upkeep of our Parks properties.

Work is primarily performed on the 3rd shift between the hours of 8:30 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., on a four-day, ten-hour schedule.

The work requires specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities to carry out a range of semi-skilled, non-journey-level trades and maintenance tasks.

Duties are completed according to specific supervisory instructions or established procedures, and employees frequently perform tasks independently.

Requirements

• Assists a variety of skilled trade personnel in coordinating and performing skilled work; will also assist in the maintenance, repair and construction of buildings and other facilities.
• Assists and participates in maintenance and repair of parks property.

• Provides manual assistance to other workers and uses various types of hand and small power tools such as hammers, saws, axes, drills, jackhammers, rotary drills, weed eaters, backpack blowers, shovels, and scythes.

Assists in set-ups, room arrangements, and office relocations such as in the set up and removal of chairs, risers, portable turnstiles, and flooring.

Operates handheld scrubbers and polishers; Picks up trash, sweeps floors, dust, washes windows, disinfects, vacuums, and performs other tasks to keep areas clean.

• Prepare work areas for skilled trades by clearing spaces, staging materials, and ensuring safe access.
• May plan or assist in planning for materials and equipment required for work assignments or areas.
• Assist in the setup, prep and/or cleanup for paint applications and/or paint removal.
• Maintain strong situational awareness during night-shift hours, identifying safety risks such as spills, damaged surfaces, or security concerns.
• Demonstrate professionalism and courtesy when interacting with community members, even during limited night-shift contact.
• Communicate progress, issues, or incomplete tasks to supervisor to ensure continuity.
• Provide assistance to skilled trades workers by transporting materials, setting up equipment, and performing labor tasks that support repair or construction activities.
• Drives pickup trucks and other motorized vehicles or equipment in connection with work activities.
• Maintains routine records and reports.
• Perform assigned duties with minimal supervision.
• Take immediate action to mitigate hazards when appropriate and report them according to established procedures.
• Assists in routine gutter system maintenance and repair of buildings.
• Assist in Drainage and/or Plumbing maintenance and repair work.
• Assist in the participation of opening, backfilling, and shoring of trenches and other excavations.

• Perform routine custodial duties according to established procedures.
• Willingness to be flexible to change assignments throughout shift as directed.

• Performs other related duties of a comparable level/type as assigned and lower-level duties of Utility Laborer and Laborer.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:
One year of experience performing general laboring/manual work involving the construction, installation, repair, and maintenance of public facilities (Combinations of education, training and experience will be evaluated on an individual basis for comparability).

License, Certification, and Other Requirements:

Work Environment/Physical Demands/Other:

• May be required to work weekends and/or holidays.
• Required to stand, walk, or bend for extended periods of time.
• Required to work outdoors in all types of weather.
• Frequently required to lift objects up to 50 pounds. May occasionally be required to lift objects weighing more than 50 pounds.
• Work at heights on ladders or scaffolding.
• Work at heights using scissor lift or boom lift.
• May work near heavy equipment.
• Required to work near energized equipment.
• Occasionally requires handling or working with toxic/hazardous substances.
• May work in confined spaces.
• Dependent on business needs, candidates may be required to obtain a respirator clearance fit test.

Desired Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and schedule maintenance tasks, aligning them with departmental needs.
• Experience performing routine facility upkeep, grounds maintenance, or custodial work in parks, public facilities, or similar environments.
• Experience working independently during off-hours or low-supervision shifts.
• One year’s experience working with skilled trade workers.
• Be highly motivated and able to work as a team member in a demanding work environment, meeting tight deadlines.
• Skilled in reviewing upcoming maintenance tasks to identify and prioritize required materials, ensuring all necessary supplies are secured in advance for efficient night shift operations.
• Basic computer skills, including the ability to use standard office software and work order/asset management systems for tasks such as record-keeping, reporting, and communication.
• Can work in a fast-paced environment.
• One year’s experience working with construction tools and building materials.
• Competence in maintaining clear and comprehensive written records.
• Effective communication skills to coordinate maintenance activities, convey operational needs, concerns, and procedures.
• Exhibit a high level of proficiency in verbal communication to convey information effectively and professionally.
• Experience in interacting with the public coupled with a high level of proficiency in customer service.

Additional Information

Compensation:

This position is part of a 1-Step Compensation program; The full salary range for this position is $37.95 (Step 1) – $37.95 (Step 1) hourly.

Union Information:

This position is represented by LiUNA Local 242 – Laborers.

Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, consistent with the terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Application Process:

Please submit the following with your online application:

• A cover letter in which you clearly describe how your knowledge, experience, skills, and abilities prepare you for the job responsibilities and qualifications outlined in the job announcement
• A current resume of your educational and professional work experience.

*Incomplete Applications will not be considered*

**All approved candidates for this position will be required to perform working tests as a portion of the hiring process.

Who May Apply: This position is open to all candidates that meet the qualifications. Seattle Parks and Recreation values diverse perspectives and life experiences.

Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

Seattle Parks and Recreation encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experiences.

A current Washington State driver's license is required. A current, "FULL" driving abstract from the Department of Licensing must be submitted upon offer of employment.

Candidates with a driving history that does not meet our current safety standards will be disqualified from consideration.

Current City of Seattle Employees in a driving position may be required to submit an updated abstract.

Job offers are contingent on the verification of credentials and other information required by the employment process, including the completion of a background check.

The background check will involve a criminal history check, which includes conviction and arrest records in compliance with Seattle’s Fair Chance Employment Ordinance, SMC 14.17 and the City of Seattle Personnel Rule 10.3 (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader).

A driving history review may be conducted in compliance with SMC 4.79.020. Applicants will be provided with an opportunity to explain or correct background information.

The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation time, 12 paid holidays, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents.

More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at: https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits/employees-and-covered-family-members/most-employees-plans.

SPR's Core Competencies are:

Accountability & Action: Holding yourself accountable for achieving goals, completing tasks, and delivering quality work. Demonstrating thoughtful initiative in actions and decision-making and promoting high quality standards.

Equity and Inclusion: Supporting the goals of the Race and Social Justice Initiative and the City's commitment to workforce equity.

Communication: Sharing and exchanging information and ideas with people in a variety of ways to help them understand and remember the information.

Service: An ongoing commitment to base decisions and actions on the needs and priorities of the City of Seattle.

Teamwork: Participating as an engaged member of a team to achieve group goals. Effectively working with internal and external people to complete tasks and achieve work group goals.