Cement Finisher - Parks Facilities

About Seattle Parks and Recreation: Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is a national leader and innovator in the services and programs we provide to our residents who enjoy our public spaces such as parks, community centers, specialty gardens, and swimming pools. Our mission is to equip employees and the public for their well-being as we support healthy people, a thriving environment, and a vibrant community. We provide safe and accessible spaces for residents and visitors to work, recreate, rejuvenate, and enhance quality of life and wellness for children, teenagers, adults, and seniors. Delivering excellent customer service to all is a core value.

Equity and Inclusion: Seattle Parks and Recreation commits to advancing equity and social justice in our department and in every neighborhood by growing a dynamic and diverse workforce, developing strong investments, growth opportunities and beneficial partner strategies as we acknowledge and pledge to close disparities created by historical practices which often hindered workforce development, environmental justice, access to quality open spaces, programs, and facilities.

About the Division: Seattle Parks and Facilities Maintenance Division performs maintenance at over 25 miles of boulevards, 465 parks, including 26 community centers, 8 indoor swimming pools, 2 outdoor (summer) swimming pools, 4 environmental education centers, 2 small-craft centers, 4 golf courses, and an outdoor stadium. We place strong emphasis on providing excellent customer service to the public, clients, and staff to ensure public safety and enjoyment while they are at SPR facilities and parks.

Position Description: Seattle Parks & Recreation Facilities Maintenance Division is seeking a Cement Finisher - Parks Facilities to join our team. This position plays an essential role in constructing, repairing, and maintaining the concrete infrastructure that supports parks and recreation facilities throughout Seattle.

This position requires you to have the skills and a working knowledge of the methods, materials, and tools used in concrete placement and finishing. Employees are required to read, interpret, and work from blueprints, plans, specifications as well as written instructions to complete work within assigned guidelines and applicable building codes. This position works independently on assigned projects while coordinating with other skilled trades.

We are currently recruiting for one (1) regular, benefited position on the Day Shift between the hours of 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., on a 4-day, 10-hour shift.

• Perform journey-level cement finishing in all aspects of the trade

• Break out, remove, and replace damaged or deteriorated concrete for repair and restoration projects.

• Prepare subgrade for concrete, establish lines and grades, and perform rough and final grading

• Build forms/place reinforced steel/concrete for repairs to foundations, retaining walls, stairs, sidewalks, driveways and curbs, etc.

• Install, set, and repair concrete and interlocking pavers for sidewalks, plazas, pathways, and other hardscape features.

• Construct, repair, and restore brick, CMU block, retaining walls, and other masonry structures in accordance with project specifications.

• Perform core drilling and concrete cutting to install or modify facility infrastructure.

• Use the Asset Management Work Order system to update and close work orders, document completed work, and track maintenance activities.

• Coordinate work activities with skilled trades and other Parks staff to complete projects efficiently.

• Maintain accurate records of work performed, materials used and