Supplemental Maintenance Aide

This opportunity is open until filled.
 
The City is recruiting to hire seasonal help to support the various workgroups within the Public Works Maintenance Operations Center, including: Fleet, Stormwater, Streets, Wastewater, and Water.
 
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JOB DUTIES - Duties for these positions may include but are not limited to:

• Performing routine tasks such as weed eating, raking, edging, shoveling and other means of mechanical vegetation control
• Litter pick-up
• Cleaning and repairing trails and grounds
• Performing various maintenance at public facilities
• Traffic control in a work zone of a city right-of-way
• Cleaning and painting fire hydrants and/or roadway curbs
• Installing water meters
• Assisting employees with various maintenance tasks including: washing, vacuuming and detailing vehicles
• Assisting with vehicle transports

HOURS and DURATION:

• Monday – Friday (40 hrs. /wk.), generally 7:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• Positions start April through June dependent upon specific work group needs
• All positions are scheduled to end no later than October 31, 2018
• Positions are limited to working no more than six (6) months or 1040 work hours per calendar year

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma or equivalent is required
• Experience in public works maintenance, general maintenance, or other related work experience is preferred
• Mechanical aptitude and knowledge of/experience with relevant power and hand tools is desired

• Must be 18 years of age or older and have a valid Washington State driver's license by date of hire
• Must have a driving record that meets City standards
• Possession of a valid flagging card and/or an adult first aid/CPR card is desirable
• Successful applicants must provide own steel-toed, safety boots (City will provide 50% toward that purchase, not to exceed $100.)

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Outdoor work environment subject to seasonal heat and adverse weather conditions
• driving a vehicle and operating equipment to conduct work
• exposure to traffic, noise, hazardous materials and fumes
• Incumbents are required to lift up to 50 pounds, bend, twist, stoop, push, pull, stand, and/or walk over rough and uneven ground
• Position requires physical stamina, manual dexterity, hearing and visual acuity

• Integrity: We demonstrate sound, honest, truthful and consistent actions.
• Accountability: We take ownership of our actions and responsibilities.
• Commitment to Service: We are dedicated to seeking solutions for our community.