Employment

Current Openings 

Serviceperson I (Parks/Buildings/Grounds)  

Wages/Hours:             $25.25 - $29.55/Hr. (2023) / 40 Hrs./Wk. 

Closing Date:              March 31, 2023 (3:00 p.m.)

Position Description:  Performs semi-skilled work under limited supervision. Maintains Town of Steilacoom 

facilities, parks, and grounds according to Town standards.  This includes emptying trash receptacles, cleaning 

park restrooms, mowing, trimming, weeding, pruning, fertilizing, and aerating public grounds/parks.

Job Description Document

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school graduation or GED equivalent.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Washington State Drivers’ License Combination Class: B with tanker endorsement and be subject to random drug/alcohol testing.
• Possess a good driving record.
• Flagging Card (able to obtain within an agreed/specified period)
• Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation Certification (able to obtain within an agreed/specified period)
• Industrial First Aid Certification (able to obtain within an agreed/specified period)
• Pass a background check with no convictions for crimes against at risk populations.

Prefer:  Prior parks /grounds / building maintenance experience.

Physical Requirements:  The position requires being able to read/follow instructions on chemical labels.  The incumbent must be able to drive town vehicles, operate equipment associated with the position, and perform strenuous physical labor in a safe manner.  The position requires being able to lift/move up to 60 pounds and involves being able to work at ground level as well as heights normally accessed by ladder. There is frequent walking, bending, kneeling, and stooping.  The incumbent must be able to traverse uneven terrain as the primary worksite is the outdoor environment.

Working Conditions:  Work requires exposure to potentially hazardous conditions such as:  working on or near right-of-ways, working with high R.P.M. bladed equipment, and constant exposure to noise. This position requires the employee to work in inclement weather.  There is frequent exposure to extreme heat/cold and hazardous materials.

Benefits: Washington State retirement (PERS), medical, dental, vision, EAP, life, vacation/sick leave, holiday pay, longevity, optional (employee funded) deferred compensation and supplemental insurance plans. 

Terms of Employment:  This is a full-time position.  The incumbent may elect to be covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

Application Procedure:  Applications are available online at www.townofsteilacoom.org/DocumentCenter/View/330 (fillable) or may be obtained by calling (253) 983-2053.  Submit a resume and Town of Steilacoom application to:   Town of Steilacoom, Attn:  Human Resources, 2301 Worthington Street, Steilacoom, Washington 98388, FAX to (253) 588-5151, or email the application and your resume to micki.sterbick@ci.steilacoom.wa.us.   Please note on the application the position for which you are applying.  The successful applicant must pass a driving abstract review, physical examination, and a background check.  The Town of Steilacoom is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Seasonal Maintenance Workers

                                    (1 six-month position-primary focus parks:   April - October)

                                    (2 three-month positions-primary focus parks:   June - August)

                                    (2 three-month positions-primary focus streets:   June - August) 

Wages/Hours:             $19.56 - $22.90 / Hr. (2023)

                                    40 hrs/wk - Applicants must be able to work flexible hours to incl. weekends and holidays.                                  

Closing Date:              Open until filled (posted 3/7/23). Ongoing review. Early application submission is encouraged. 

Position Description:  Perform semi-skilled work under limited supervision.  The Maintenance Worker, whose primary focus is parks, will be responsible for assisting in the maintenance/repair of the Town’s parks, buildings, and grounds.  This individual may be called upon to mow, trim, weed, prune, aerate public grounds/parks, and assist in the collection of litter/cleaning of park restrooms.  The Maintenance Worker, whose primary focus is streets, may be called upon to assist in the maintenance/repair of streets, and perform flagger duties. 

Job Description Document

Minimum Qualifications:

1.  High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

2.  Must be able to understand/execute written/oral instruction.

3.  Previous experience in parks/grounds/building maintenance/repair and/or previous experience in the minor 

     repair of streets desired.  A combination of experience and training providing the knowledge, skills, and  

     abilities to perform the duties of the position will be considered.

4.  Possession of a valid Washington State Driver’s License / good driving record.

5.  Flagging card (ability to obtain within an agreed/specified period)

6.  Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation Certification (ability to obtain within an agreed/specified period) 

Benefits:  The six-month position is eligible for participation in the Washington State Public Employees Retirement System (three-month positions are not eligible).  Additional benefits are not extended with temporary employment.  

Terms of Employment:  The positions require availability to work flexible hours.  

Physical Requirements:  These positions require incumbents perform strenuous physical labor in a safe manner.   Incumbents must be able to work at ground level as well as heights normally accessed by ladder.  They must be able to traverse uneven terrain as the worksite is the outdoor environment. Incumbents must be able to negotiate safely in a traffic environment.  These positions require employees work in inclement weather.  Employees may have frequent exposure to loud noises, extreme heat/cold, and hazardous materials.

 Application Procedures:  Applications are available online at www.townofsteilacoom.org/DocumentCenter/View/330 (fillable) or may be obtained by calling (253) 983-2053.  Submit a resume and Town of Steilacoom application to:   Town of Steilacoom, Attn:  Human Resources, 2301 Worthington Street, Steilacoom, Washington 98388, FAX to (253) 588-5151, or email the application and your resume to micki.sterbick@ci.steilacoom.wa.us.   Please note on the application the position for which you are applying.  The successful applicant must pass a driving abstract review, physical examination, and a background check.  The Town of Steilacoom is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Facility Attendant (Part-time)

Wages:        $16.43 - $19.22 per hour (2023) 

Hours:  Hours worked in this position vary according to scheduled classes, activities, and events.  The 

incumbent may staff the front desk at the Steilacoom Community Center various days Monday – Thursday 

from 5:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.  The incumbent may be asked to work occasional day hours in the absence of full-

time staff, work an occasional Sunday (9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.), or oversee facility rentals at the Steilacoom 

Community Center, Town Hall, or Pioneer Park (typically on weekends).

Closing:       Open until filled.  Early application submission is encouraged. (Posted 2/14/23)  

Position Description:

This position maintains occupant and facility supervision during rentals, special uses, and events.  The 

incumbent will also staff the reception desk at the Steilacoom Community Center providing information, 

processing payments, and overseeing facility activities.  

Job Description Document

Minimum Qualifications:

1.         High School Diploma or GED equivalent. 

2.         Over 21 years of age.

3.         One year experience working with the public.

4.         Available to work evenings, occasional days, and occasional weekend days/evenings.

Prefer:  

Experience with the CivicRec Parks and Recreation receipting software system. 

 Terms of Employment:  The position requires availability to work flexible hours. 

 Physical Requirements:  The incumbent must travel to various worksites and navigate the facilities.  

The position requires the ability to give/receive oral/written instruction and explain   

policies/procedures.  The incumbent may occasionally be required to lift/move items weighing up to 

30 pounds and traverse uneven terrain at the park venue.  

 Benefits/Other Compensation:  The incumbent is eligible to earn one (1) hour of sick leave for every forty 

(40) hours worked and participation in the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).  The position is not eligible

for additional benefits.

Working Conditions:

1.         Both outdoor and indoor venues.

2.         Interaction with staff and facility users.

 Application Procedure:  Applications are available online at http://townofsteilacoom.org/documentcenter/view/330 (fillable) or may be obtained by calling (253) 983-2053.  Submit a resume and Town of Steilacoom application to:  Town of Steilacoom, Attn:  Human Resources, 2301 Worthington Street, Steilacoom, Washington 98388, FAX to (253) 588-5151, or email the application and your resume to micki.sterbick@ci.steilacoom.wa.us.  Please note on the application the position for which you are applying.  The successful applicant must pass a credit and background check.  

The Town of Steilacoom is an Equal Opportunity Employer