What are the responsibilities and job description for the Park Caretaker position at City of Spokane?
Performs routine maintenance work in one or more municipal parks during the summer season and general laboring tasks during the cool season.
(Open-entry applicants must meet all requirements when they apply.)
Upon request, at time of application, City of Spokane will provide alternative accessible tests to individuals with disabilities that impair manual, sensory or speaking skills needed to take the test, unless the test is intended to measure those skills.
The examination will consist of a multiple-choice test, with weights assigned as follows:
This is an online examination and will require a computer. If you do not have access to a computer, please notify Civil Service so that one may be provided.
Multiple-choice examination links with instructions will be emailed prior to 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time on the start date and will expire at 4:00 p.m. on the due date as listed below. Keep in mind that the test link will be emailed from FastTest (noreply@fasttestweb.com).
The examination may include such subjects as:
Summer Season in Parks or Parkways
- Waters, edges, and mows turf.
- Trims shrubbery, and weeds.
- Waters flower beds.
- Cleans tools, tool houses, and rest rooms.
- Removes litter and refuse.
- Assists the public at park picnic areas.
- Moves and arranges tables and benches, and cleans picnic areas.
- Checks the condition of facilities, and notifies the supervisor of equipment, fences, backstops, etc., in need of repair.
- Instructs and directs the work of helpers when assigned.
- Operates light trucks, small tractors, power and hand tools, and non-motorized pesticide application equipment (for use with non-regulated pesticides) as required.
- Performs related work as required.
Cool Season on a Labor Crew
- Cuts and cleans brush and trash from park areas.
- Clears and cleans roadways and walkways of snow and trash.
- Applies deicer or sand to walkways and parking lots.
- Rakes and picks up leaves and pine needles.
- Helps paint and repair benches, tables, and other park equipment, and assists various craft specialists.
- Maintains ball diamonds and buildings.
- Operates light trucks, small tractors, power and hand tools as required.
- Performs related work as required.
(Open-entry applicants must meet all requirements when they apply.)
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
- Experience: One year of experience in grounds work or park maintenance.
- License: Possession of a valid driver's license.
Upon request, at time of application, City of Spokane will provide alternative accessible tests to individuals with disabilities that impair manual, sensory or speaking skills needed to take the test, unless the test is intended to measure those skills.
The examination will consist of a multiple-choice test, with weights assigned as follows:
- Multiple-choice Test 100%
This is an online examination and will require a computer. If you do not have access to a computer, please notify Civil Service so that one may be provided.
Multiple-choice examination links with instructions will be emailed prior to 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time on the start date and will expire at 4:00 p.m. on the due date as listed below. Keep in mind that the test link will be emailed from FastTest (noreply@fasttestweb.com).
- Applicants who apply and meet the minimum qualifications between Monday, August 7, 2023, and Monday, August 21, 2023, will test Thursday, August 24, 2023, through Tuesday, August 29, 2023.
The examination may include such subjects as:
- Grounds Work/Park Maintenance
- Interpersonal Skills
- Safety
- Tools
- Equipment
- Materials
Salary : $41,656 - $64,624
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