Recreation Leader 3 - Parks - City of Fife, WA : Job Details

Salary: $20.18 - $26.28 HourlyLocation : Fife, WAJob Type: Part-Time, RegularJob Number: 2024-00027Department: Parks, Recreation & AquaticsOpening Date: 10/10/2024Closing Date: 11/11/2024 11:59 PM PacificPOSITION DESCRIPTION This position is under the general supervision of the Assistant Parks, Recreation and Aquatics Director, or designee. This position is responsible for assisting in the maintenance of parks, trails, athletic fields and other properties within the City of Fife. The Recreation Leader 3 assists with training and mentoring of part-time seasonal staff. Employees are expected to function effectively and cooperatively as a member of a crew. The work requires the safe operation of hand, power and automotive equipment to avoid injuries to the employee, other employees, the public and damage to City equipment, facilities and structures. Duties require interacting with the public in a respectful and professional manner. Work is performed outdoors in a variety of weather conditions or inside depending on the assignment and the season of the year. Physical strength, agility, eye/hand coordination, normal vision and depth perception are required to perform duties. Must maintain flexibility and be available to meet with supervisory staff as required. Hours of work vary and include evenings and weekends. The anticipated schedule is Wednesday 7 a.m. - 12 p.m. and Thursday - Saturday 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. ESSENTIAL DUTIES Any single position may not be assigned all duties listed below, nor do the examples cover all the duties that may be assigned.

• Assists in the maintenance of parks, trails, right of ways, and natural resource areas.
• Operate hand, power and automotive equipment to mow turf while exercising safety precautions to avoid obstacles and people.
• Inspects parks and playgrounds ensuring cleanliness and safety.
• Collect litter and empty trash cans.
• Abate graffiti and repair vandalism
• Clean restrooms and perform janitorial duties.
• Drag, rake, chalk and set bases for ball field areas.
• Perform landscape work including hand mowing, edging, blowing, weeding, and pruning of parks, city and adjacent properties as assigned.
• Assist in preparing facilities and setting up and taking down equipment for department programs and events.
• Assists with supervision, training and mentoring of seasonal staff and volunteers as assigned.
• Attends all staff meetings as required.
• Contributes to a positive team environment.
• Wears proper safety equipment necessary for the job.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & OTHER REQUIREMENTSKnowledge of:

• Parks maintenance and equipment.
• General first aid
• Safe usage and operation of landscape maintenance tools and equipment.
• Legal and defensive driving practices.
• Operation of handheld data recording devices and computers for the purpose of updating records and recording work production.
• Requirements of maintaining tools and equipment in a safe, clean and orderly fashion.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

Ability to:

• Perform athletic field maintenance and equipment operation.
• Operate equipment safely and effectively.
• Show up on time and ready to work shift.
• Independently initiate and complete work activities.
• Explain and enforce Park rules, policies, and procedures.
• Establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with facility renters, city staff, volunteers and the public.
• Work irregular hours, such as evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to demonstrate effective problem-solving skills.
• Maintain a professional appearance and wear uniform as required.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing in the English language.
• Read, write and speak the English language.
• Demonstrate physical strength and agility to perform the work in a safe manner with normal vision, depth perception, and eye/hand coordination.
• Assist in providing work direction and guidance to seasonal and volunteer crews as assigned.
• Observe legal and defensive driving practices.

Education and ExperienceRequired Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years old at time of hire.
• Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school or equivalent and one year of paid work experience performing grounds maintenance activities, or any combination of experience, education and training that would provide the level of knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Experience performing a broad range of horticultural, landscaping, and building maintenance preferred.
• Valid Washington driver's license. Must be 18 years of age or older to operate maintenance equipment. Must have a good driving record.
• Possession of, or the ability to obtain and maintain within 6 months of hire, a valid First Aid/CPR/AED certificate.

Environment, Physical Demands and HazardsEnvironment:

• Outdoor and indoor work environment.
• May include high heat and humidity.

Physical Demands:Physical strength, agility, eye/hand coordination, normal vision and depth perception are required to perform duties. Required to lift 10 to 25 pounds frequently; move about from location to location, on foot and by various motor driven equipment; required to push and/or pull equipment; reaches and uses hands and arms and/or feet and legs to move controls on machinery or equipment; repetitive hand motion associated with hand and power tools; and periodically required to kneel, crouch, bend, stoop or crawl. This position is frequently exposed to high noise levels. This position requires the physical strength to exert force and/or lift or carry objects weighing up to 60 pounds occasionally, required to lift up to 100 pounds with the assistance of another worker; occasionally required to remain seated for extended periods, e.g., on a mower; and periodically required to kneel, crouch, bend, stoop, or crawl. This position is at risk of potential exposure to blood-borne pathogens. Work is performed mainly outdoors in a variety of weather conditions or inside depending on the assignment and the season of the year.Union Status: International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAMAW)FLSA Status: Non-exemptSalary Range: IAMAW Range RL3Last Revised: 06/22/2023The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions for the job, the level of knowledge, skill and ability typically required and the scope of responsibility but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or to balance the workload.The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Class specifications are only intended to represent a descriptive summary of the range of duties and responsibilities associated with specific positions. Therefore, specifications may not include all duties performed by individuals within a classification. In addition, specifications are intended to outline the minimum qualifications necessary for entry into the class and do not necessarily convey the qualifications of incumbents within the position.Updated October 2024This position is not currently eligible for benefits.