Job Summary
This position requires advanced laboring work involving the use of complex equipment, specialized machines and hand tools to establish and maintain turf, trees, shrubs, ground covers, park structures, trail systems, and drainages throughout County parks, facilities and right of ways.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Minimum two years of experience involving parks or grounds maintenance; landscape construction and/or maintenance or any other labor-intensive work experience that directly involves the skills required to operate landscape related machinery, small tools, power tools, vehicles or equipment.
Must possess a valid motor vehicles operator’s license.
Must possess or be able to obtain at time of hire, a “Class B” Commercial Drivers License (CDL); and five (5) months after hire obtain a class ‘A’ CDL with an ‘N’ tanker endorsement.
Must be able to obtain a commercial Public Pesticide Applicators License within five months of hire.
Must be able to successfully pass a comprehensive background check.
Washington State Flagger’s certification preferred.
May be required to obtain Playground Safety Inspection Certification by The National Playground Safety Institute.
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities will be considered.
Knowledge of: Function and use of tools and equipment identified above; and safety practices required in grounds maintenance functions. Knowledge of principles and methods of grounds maintenance, irrigation systems, chemical application materials, and horticulture preferred.
Ability to: Perform heavy laboring tasks for extended periods in unfavorable weather conditions such as extreme heat or cold in a safe and efficient manner; work independently with limited supervision, respond to questions, complaints, and request for service from the general public in a courteous manner, understand and follow oral and written instructions and prepare written reports and schedules, instruct alternative workers i.e., offender work crews in performing tasks.
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With its great natural beauty, Clark County, Washington, always has attracted people and businesses. We welcome those who visit and settle here, providing fresh perspectives, growing diversity and vibrant energy.
Our forward-looking community is framed by the scenic Cascade Range to the east and the majestic Columbia River to the south and west. The area is a picturesque place to work, play, and live.
Named for Captain William Clark of Lewis and Clark Expedition fame, our county is one of the fastest growing regions in Washington state and the Portland, Oregon, metropolitan area. Today, more than 467,000 people call Clark County home.
Clark County government works to enhance the quality of life for all of our diverse community by providing services with integrity, openness and accountability. We are one of the county's largest employers, providing a wide range of rewarding careers for about 1,570 people.