Senior Grounds Maintenance Worker City of Shoreline, WA - 4.4 Shoreline, WA Job Details Full-time $41.34 - $50.30 an hour 18 hours ago Benefits 401(a) AD&D insurance Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Employee assistance program Vision insurance Loan forgiveness Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Snow removal Weed control Plant identification Staff supervision Report writing Tree pest and disease management Safety regulations Spreadsheets Writing skills Job-specific skills training (staff training program) Interpreting technical drawings Equipment installation Equipment troubleshooting Employee relationship building Grounds maintenance and landscaping safety protocols Company vehicle operation Driver's License Tree pruning Public safety procedures Hazard identification and correction Desktop applications Irrigation system repair projects Tree planting Technical troubleshooting support Productivity software Traffic laws Traffic control for work zones Safety standard operating procedures Flagger Certification New irrigation system installation projects Full Job Description

GENERAL SUMMARY

Shoreline is an inclusive City that endeavors to build a work culture which embraces diversity, encourages participation, and promotes equity. Public Works is an exciting environment committed to serving the Shoreline community through a variety of projects and programs. The Department is accredited by the American Public Works Association (APWA), demonstrating the use of best practices for the industry and a dedication to continually improving/enhancing operations and project delivery. The Grounds Maintenance Division within the Department is seeking a motivated individual to fill the role of Senior Grounds Maintenance Worker. The Grounds Maintenance Division is responsible for all ornamental landscapes within city rights-of-way and parks, as well as Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI). This position schedules the division's day-to-day work and ensures proper Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices. It is also responsible for ensuring a safety culture and conducting routine safety meetings.

DEFINITION

Under direction, oversees and participates in the more complex and difficult work of crews engaged in overall care and maintenance of grounds and landscaping infrastructure under the City's stewardship, including easements, medians, rights-of-way, parks, planter beds and strips, bio-swales, and other vegetative assets; leads and participates in the installation, repair, and maintenance of irrigation systems for landscaped areas; ensures work quality and adherence to established policies and procedures; and performs a variety of administrative and technical tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the advanced journey level class in the Grounds Maintenance Worker series. Positions at this level are distinguished from other classes within the series by the level of responsibility assumed and the complexity of duties assigned. Employees perform the most difficult and responsible types of duties assigned to classes within this series, including providing lead responsibilities to assigned staff. Employees at this level must be fully trained in all procedures related to the assigned area of responsibility. This class is distinguished from the Grounds Maintenance Superintendent in that the Grounds Maintenance Superintendent is the first-line supervisory level.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general supervision from assigned supervisory or management staff.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES ESSENTIAL AND MARGINAL FUNCTION STATEMENTS

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Essential Functions :

Lead, plan, train, and participate in the work of staff responsible for the care and maintenance of grounds and landscape infrastructure under the City's stewardship, including easements, medians, rights-of-ways, parks, planter beds and strips, bio-swales, and other vegetative assets; discuss work to be performed with supervisors; plan and implement crew assignments; assist staff in troubleshooting and performing the more complex grounds maintenance and repair activities. Assign jobs to staff, schedule, evaluate, and plan grounds maintenance and repair; visit sites to investigate problems; create weekly job schedules; create job layout; coordinate and communicate work activities with other departments, divisions, and work sections and the public; and document work activities. Be available to support the crew throughout the day. Instructs crew in proper use and maintenance of equipment and tools; coordinates the training and cross-training of work crews in all maintenance tasks including safety standards. Verifies the work of assigned employees for accuracy, proper work methods, techniques, and compliance with applicable standards and specifications. Utilize a desktop computer, laptop, or tablet to enter and retrieve information within asset management software; generate and close service requests and work orders; record equipment, labor, and material usage; and generate various written documents, spreadsheets, and reports. Purchase materials necessary to perform specific jobs, small tools, office supplies, and any other necessary materials; assist supervisor with researching new vehicles and equipment. Oversee the use, care, and operation of maintenance equipment such as deck, wing, and push mowers, edgers, blowers, hedge trimmers, loppers, hand and pole pruners, weed eaters, chain saws, rakes, shovels, hoes, brooms, and other maintenance tools. Coordinate vehicle and equipment maintenance and repairs; record mileage, report necessary repairs and maintenance, and coordinate maintenance and repairs with outside mechanics. Schedule and obtain training materials for monthly safety meetings; perform monthly safety checks. Research safety regulations and ensure all work is performed accordingly. Responsible for assuring safe operations in the work group and directly responsible for working conditions at the job sites, including safety walk-around inspections, and appropriate documentation. Ensures that all safety rules are adhered to, and any safety violations or deficiencies will be addressed and corrected. Coordinate and implement traffic control plans (TCP) for work in city streets and highways according to applicable best practices and laws. Attend division, department, and organizational meetings along with various employee committee meetings; participate in and encourage interdepartmental communication. Perform after-hours, weekend, and holiday work during emergencies, inclement weather, or other essential operating periods to perform vital services such as storm damage cleanup, snow removal, and other duties as required.

Marginal Functions :

Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information within the area of assignment; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of :

Principles of functional/technical leadership and training. Advanced methods and techniques of planting, transplanting, cultivating, pruning, and maintaining a variety of lawns, ground covers, plants, shrubs, hedges, trees, Principles and practices used in Green Stormwater Infrastructure and Integrated Pest Management. Soil preparation and enrichment principles and techniques. Principles and practices of arboriculture, including species identification, planting, pruning, and maintenance methods. Advanced methods and equipment used in weed, pest and insect control, treating plant diseases, and pesticide application. Advanced principles and practices used in the installation, maintenance and repair of irrigation systems. Operation and maintenance of a wide variety of commonly used hand and power landscaping tools and equipment. Traffic control practices and procedures, including proper placement of cones, barricades, and warning devices according to the Manual for Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). Operational characteristics of maintenance for vehicles, equipment, and tools. Occupational hazards and standard safety practices. Applicable computer software applications, including Microsoft Office Suite. Principles of asset and computerized maintenance management system (CMMS). Ability to : Lead, organize, review and train staff. Prioritize and schedule workload. Read and understand oral and written instructions, diagrams, maps, and blueprints. Use a desktop computer to coordinate and schedule work activities, record and track asset information, and generate written reports and spreadsheets. Recognize and formulate treatment plans for diseased, infested or stressed plants, trees, and shrubs Operate a variety of maintenance vehicles, equipment and tools in a safe and effective manner. Ensure adherence to safe work practices and procedures including safety around work areas in high traffic. Ensure projects are completed promptly and adhere to standard specifications. Be available to work and be on-call to respond to emergencies such as flooding, hazardous spills and snow and ice control outside regular work hours. Perform heavy physical labor in all weather conditions. Work independently in the absence of supervision. Understand and follow oral and written instructions. Communicate clearly, both orally and in writing. Successfully work with diverse staff, customers and community members. Use Microsoft Office Suite Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Experience and Training Guidelines Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:

Three (3) years of increasingly responsible groundskeeping, irrigation, and landscape maintenance experience with one (1) year of experience as lead worker is preferred.

Education/Training :

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade; additional education beyond high school is desirable.

License or Certificate:

Must possess a valid state-issued Driver's License with a driving record acceptable to the City. A pesticide applicator license or ability to obtain within six months of hire. Certified Erosion and Sedimentation Control Lead (CESCL) certification or ability to obtain within six months of hire. First aid/CPR certificate and Washington State flagging certification, or ability to obtain within 3 months.

Note:

Employment is contingent upon successfully passing state/federal pre-employment background checks.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

The City's mission is to fulfill the community's vision through highly valued public service. Our employees work relentlessly to achieve organizational goals while embracing the City's values. City Mission, Values, and Goals .

Working Conditions:

Environmental Conditions :

Field environment; travel from site to site; exposure to noise, dust, grease; potentially hazardous chemicals; inclement weather conditions; work around heavy construction equipment; work at heights on scaffolding and ladders; work on slippery or uneven surfaces.

Physical Conditions:

The essential and marginal functions of this position require extensive walking, recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching overhead, or similar activities; recurring lifting of light to moderately heavy items. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly using hands to grasp objects or operate tools/machinery.

Application Process:

To demonstrate skills and interest, please complete the application and provide answers to the Supplemental Questions which will help us determine your qualifications for the job. (This application does NOT allow for attachments.)

Conditions Of Employment:

All candidates will be required to establish employment authorization and identity at the time of hire. The City is not able to sponsor work visas. All positions require the completion of references checks, including at least one prior supervisor. A successful completion of a practical skills assessment. Possession of valid state-issued driver's license with successful results of pre-employment check of driving record with an "acceptable" rating or better according to the City's Using City Vehicles administrative policy. A successful completion of a criminal background check prior to start employment. Remote Work Eligibility Position is not eligible for remote work based on the job responsibility and duties of the position that require job tasks to be done exclusively onsite as outlined in the Employees Working Remotely policy.

Recruitment Timeline:

Review of applications: Week of 10/13

Skills Assessment:

10/21/26 Panel interviews: Week of 10/26/26 Follow-up In-Person Interview - Week of 11/2/26 Background and reference checks: Week of 11/9/26 Targeted start date: mid to late November Applicants with disabilities who require assistance with the application or interview process will be accommodated to the extent reasonably possible. To request an accommodation, please call (206) 801-2243.