NEOGOV · 5 hours ago
Cowlitz Seasonal Park and Grounds Maintenance Aide
Mossyrock, WA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$21.04/hr - $23.21/hrThe City of Tacoma is seeking Seasonal Park and Grounds Maintenance Aides for the Cowlitz Project. The role involves maintaining the beauty of parks and engaging with visitors while performing various maintenance tasks.
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Responsibilities
Welcoming guests with a smile
Ensuring their check-in process is seamless
Maintaining the cleanliness of campsites and facilities
Participating in painting projects that add value to our Park’s surroundings
Engaging in ground maintenance activities from lawn mowing to weed eating
Handling tasks like garbage hauling
Contributing to the overall cleanliness of the park
Creating a friendly and inviting atmosphere for our valued guests
Qualification
Required
Some experience in performing heavy manual work; completion of the eighth grade; or any equivalent combination of experience and training
Valid Washington State Driver License required at time of appointment and maintenance thereafter
Appointment is subject to passing a background check, pre-employment medical exam and drug screen
Preferred
Some experience providing customer service preferred
Benefits
The City of Tacoma provides excellent medical, dental and vision plans for the whole family
Paid holidays and paid leave
Participation in the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System (alternate plan for Police/Fire)
Continuing education and advancement opportunities
A growing variety of City-sponsored health and wellness opportunities and incentives
Medical Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age 26 or younger.
Dental Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age 26 or younger.
Vision Coverage: For eligible employees and their eligible dependents.
Paid Leave: City employees are entitled to received paid holidays, sick/vacation leave or personal time off (PTO), depending upon union affiliation and appointment type.
Insurance Plans: Employees are covered by a long-term disability plan. Short-term and expanded long-term disability insurance plans are also available to employees.
Deferred Compensation: Income can be set aside on a pretax basis and invested for supplementation of normal retirement income.
Retirement: All employees of the City, except members of the Police and Fire services, Tacoma Rail and certain project employees, are included in the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System.
Direct Deposit: Employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule by direct deposit.
Salary Increases: Based on satisfactory job performance, the City provides for a regular progression of salary increases for most classifications according to the salary schedule.
Union Affiliation: Many job classifications are covered by union security provisions which require union membership, dues, or payment of equivalent service fees.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
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CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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