Airport Maintenance Technician I - Temporary

Salary : $51,476.04 - $62,518.32 Annually
Location : Everett, WA
Job Type: Temporary
Job Number: 2024-01679
Department: Airport
Division:Airport Maintenance
Opening Date: 01/26/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Description
AIRPORT MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN I - TEMPORARY
Applications will be reviewed weekly - apply today!
Elevate Your Career and Join Our Dynamic Airport Team!
Do you crave the outdoor rush of manual labor? Are you the maintenance maven or landscaping extraordinaire seeking to level up? Imagine making a real impact in your community while ditching the mundane desk job! Your adventure begins at Paine Field!
We're on the lookout for 6 (six)Airport Maintenance Technician I - Temporary superstars! Beginning as early as April 1, you can dive into six months of high-octane action, where you'll be the unsung hero ensuring Paine Field's buildings, grounds, and landscaping stay in top-notch condition.
Power Up Your Skills!
In this ambitious, well-paying entry-level position, you'll embark on a quest to acquire a treasure trove of new skills. Whether you're a rookie ready to conquer the maintenance and construction realm or a seasoned pro seeking steady challenges, this is your golden ticket!
Weatherproof Warriors Wanted!
Brave all elements and landscapes, from the sunny skies to the stormy weather - our candidates are true champions! A valid State of Washington Driver's License is your entry pass to your new career.
Ignite Your Potential - APPLY NOW!
Seize the opportunity to channel your talents into supporting Snohomish County's primary economic engine. Unleash your potential, embrace variety, and make a difference - APPLY TODAY and let the Paine Field journey begin!
BASIC FUNCTION
Perform routine manual labor tasks and operate a variety of light equipment as directed.
Job Duties
STATEMENT OF ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

1. Drives a variety of single axle trucks, forklifts, tractors, mowing and snow clearing equipment.
2. Performs routine cleaning, service and maintenance as listed, outlined and/or recommended in dealer/distributor operators manuals on assigned equipment to exclude the machining, sharpening or balancing of blades and/or major overhauls to the equipment itself.
3. Picks up and delivers equipment, materials, parts, and supplies as required.
4. Performs a variety of routine cleaning tasks on Airport facilities and equipment.
5. Sets up facilities for a variety of meetings and events.
6. Performs a variety of routine grounds and landscape maintenance tasks such as mowing, edging, trimming, watering, weeding, raking, planting, fertilizing, pesticide/herbicide spraying, and pick and shovel work on Airport landscape areas.
7. Performs pavement maintenance such as pavement cutting, routing, and crack sealing, surface coating, and patching.
8. Works alongside, coordinating the team efforts of peer group workers, subordinates, temporary workers and work release inmates, under the direct or indirect supervision of the Airport Maintenance Supervisor or his assigned representative.

STATEMENT OF OTHER DUTIES

1. May assist Airport Maintenance Technicians as a helper performing menial tasks in support of maintenance projects.
2. Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications
One (1) year experience in routine maintenance and landscaping work; OR any combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities. Experience in airport facility maintenance and landscaping is preferred. Must pass job related tests.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
A valid State of Washington Driver's License is required for employment.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid First Aid Card and CPR Certification within ninety (90) days of employment is required.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Washington State Traffic Flagging card within ninety (90) days of employment is required.
Candidates for employment may be required to pass a post-offer physical examination prior to being hired. A written and field test also may be required.
Additional Information
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:

• the equipment, materials and tools associated with operating light equipment and doing routine maintenance work
• the hazards associated with the work
• safety rules and regulations
• basic first aid and CPR methods and procedures
• standard janitorial equipment, procedures and supplies.

Ability to:

• operate and maintain a variety of light trucks and motorized maintenance equipment as required by the position
• use a variety of hand and power tools skillfully and safely under a variety of work conditions
• perform strenuous physical work
• read, understand and follow safety rules and regulations
• understand and follow oral and written instructions
• establish and maintain effective work relationships with superiors and co-workers
• deal courteously and tactfully with the general public
• use common janitorial equipment and cleaning solutions skillfully and safely

PHYSICAL EFFORT
The work involves a variety of manual labor tasks requiring some strenuous physical effort such as lifting objects weighing in excess of fifty (50) pounds.
SUPERVISION
Employee reports to senior level Airport Maintenance Lead Worker or an Airport Maintenance Supervisor, or their directed representative, as assigned. The work is routine and recurring in nature and may be spot checked to ensure timely completion and compliance with instructions, procedures and standards. Specific instructions are given for unusual or non-routine tasks.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The work is performed both indoors and outdoors in all types of weather at airport work sites and throughout the county. Employees may be exposed to a variety of hazards and are exposed to dust, fumes, grease, and inclement weather. Employees are required to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as necessary.
Snohomish County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.
Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.
Snohomish County offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees that receive a regular appointment who work at least 20 hours a week.
Visit to learn more about the following benefits.
County Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Retirement
• Basic Group Term Life Insurance/ Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Commuting Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Partners for Health Employee Wellness Program
• Leave & Holidays

Voluntary Benefits

• Deferred Compensation 457(b)
• Supplemental Group Term Life Insurance
• Additional Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Supplemental Individual Insurance Policies

Healthcare Premiums

• Regular full-time employees: If you work 35 or more hours per week, you will pay these for medical insurance. The County pays the for vision, dental, and basic life insurance.
• Regular part-time employees: If you work between 20 and 34 hours per week, you will pay for medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. The County's contribution toward the premium for an employee in a regular part-time appointment will be pro-rated in an amount equal to the F.T.E. percentage the employee is assigned.

Note: Temporary employees, seasonal employees and paid interns may be eligible for medical insurance benefits. Review the County's to learn more.
01
Your completed response(s) to the following questions must be submitted with your application in order to be given consideration for the next phase in the recruitment process. You are encouraged to provide as much detail as possible in your answers. A complete response will include detailed experience and knowledge that supports your ability to perform the duties of this job description. Please prepare responses which describe the specific situations, your role and actions taken, and the impact your actions had on the organization or the particular project outcome. The supplemental questionnaire will be scored by a panel of evaluators. They will only score your submitted answer to each specific question. Your resume that you have attached to this application will not be available to the evaluators for this initial screening. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you understand these instructions?

• Yes
• No

02
Which of the following landscape/grounds care equipment have you used? Select all that apply

• Mowers
• Line Trimmers
• Blowers
• Pressure Washers
• Chain Saws
• Hand Tools
• None of the above

03
Can you safely lift weight up to and including 50 lbs?

• Yes
• No

04
Do you possess a current First Aid Card and CPR Certification, or can you attain one within ninty (90) days of employment? (Select one)

• Yes, I have one
• No, but I can attain one within the timeline.
• No, I am unable to attain one within the timeline.

05
You may be asked to work unscheduled overtime. Will you be available to work overtime?

• Yes
• No

06
Do you have six months of work experience in landscape and grounds maintenance, or any combination of training and/or experience?

• Yes
• No

Required Question