Maintenance Aide Iii - Pw 3/6-Month Seasonal

Salary: $18.21 Hourly
Location : City of Bellingham, WA
Job Type: Seasonal Recurring Positions (3-4mo, 6 mo, 8-9mo)
Job Number: 24-Maintenance Aide III
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 01/26/2024
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: Local 1937
Nature of Work
Seasonal positions are a great way to gain experience and learn about working for the City, while working with a great team. Public Works is currently accepting applications for our seasonal positions.
Seasonal Positions available in the Public Works department will be filled as soon as possible. The length of the season worked may vary depending on the date of hire. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and this recruitment may be closed at any time.
The Public Works Department currently has multiple seasonal positions for 2024:

• Maintenance Aide III - Facilities (6-mo)
  • Season runs April 1 - September 27
• Maintenance Aide III- Streets (6-mo)
  • Season runs April 29 - October 25
• Maintenance Aide III - Solid Waste (6-mo)
  • Season runs April 15 to October 11

• Maintenance Aide III - Fleet (3-mo)
  • Season runs June 3 to September 6

This position will start at Step 1 $18.21/hour. Employees receive step increases in accordance with the and City policy. The 2023 full hourly range for this position is $18.21 - $22.36.
Benefit Information:

• Three-Month Seasonal Positions: City of Bellingham employees receive access to our employee assistance program. This position is not eligible for benefits, except as required by law. Employees are eligible to accrue 1 hour of Washington State paid sick leave for every 40 hours worked.

• Six-Month Seasonal Positions: City of Bellingham employees receive access to our employee assistance program. All eligible City employees are enrolled in a pension plan. This position is not eligible for benefits, except as required by law. Employees are eligible to accrue 1 hour of Washington State paid sick leave for every 40 hours worked.

This position becomes represented by the Local 1937 bargaining unit after the completion of 1040 hours working an average of at least 12 hours per week, on an annual basis. When union-eligible, employees will receive paid holidays per the holiday schedule during their employment period.
For additional information regarding benefits and compensation information, please visit the following:
NATURE OF WORK:
This position performs seasonal grounds and facilities maintenance. Specific duties depend upon program area assigned which include multiple divisions within the Public Works Department. Performs a variety of manual labor in the construction, maintenance, repair, operation and service work of all Public Works facilities. Operates hand and power tools and motorized equipment. Work consists of routine and repetitive tasks, processes and/or operations and will be performed cooperatively with other employees and completed in a manner that assures individual, co-worker and public safety in all weather and working conditions. Program area assignments may change from day to day depending upon Department needs. May be assigned to work independently or directly with a crew. May be called out for emergency work. May be assigned to lead a crew of lower classified staff with responsibility for transporting crew members to job sites and providing on-site instruction and day-to-day direction.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Performs lead person role, as assigned. Is responsible to ensure assigned crew work safely and efficiently perform daily work; provides basic on-site instruction and direction. Refers technical questions to higher classified staff in program area assignment. Refers personnel issues to Supervisor.
2. Completes scheduled maintenance activities in a variety of City facilities and grounds which includes but is not limited to mowing, trimming, edging, care of trees, rose gardens, shrub beds, leaf and debris removal, barking/mulching, weeding, planting and repair, watering, litter pick-up, painting, pressure washing, window washing, vacuuming, sweeping, emptying trash containers, cleaning and other custodial activities.
3. Sets up traffic control devices including barricades, flags and performs other safety related duties. May be required to follow protocols regarding confined spaces, lockout tagout. Performs traffic marking tasks utilizing paint sprayers and torching thermoplastic traffic markings.
4. Assists workers in higher classes in utility work including cutting, fitting, laying, connecting and installing various sizes of water, sewer and storm lines; installs valves, tees crosses, reducers, sleeves, manholes, catch basins etc., per instructions.
5. Assists with Illegal Camp removal, removing trash and accumulated debris from camp sites.
6. Performs manual labor such as digging, shoveling, raking, picking, hammering, lifting, carrying, pushing a wheelbarrow and other similar manual labor.
7. Operates a variety of hand tools and power equipment. Examples of this equipment include line trimmers, chainsaws, brush chipper, hedge shears, blowers, chalk liners, line painters, field sweepers, pressure washers, drills, etc.
8. Operates a variety of automotive equipment including small tractors, pickup trucks with trailer attachments and mowers. Drives dump trucks (with manufacturer's weight rating of less than 26,001 pounds) to remove material, haul dirt, gravel, etc. as needed.
9. Conducts daily visual inspection and maintains all assigned equipment. Maintains tools by cleaning and ensuring proper storage. Reports tool needs and concerns to Supervisor.
10. Answers questions and concerns from the public as well as other staff in other program areas.

ADDITIONAL WORK PERFORMED:

1. Assists with grounds and facilities maintenance involving carpentry, masonry and other manual building trade skills.
2. Logs information, completes work orders and paperwork required by Supervisor.
3. Performs other related work of a similar nature and level.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions and on City streets and right-of-ways, in close proximity to roadway traffic, in and industrial plant environment or on uneven terrain, some of the time in remote work sites. The work involves a moderate risk work environment which requires employees to follow established safety procedures in operating equipment and vehicles, handling irritant materials, working in unsanitary conditions, performing repetitive activities, etc. Employees are required to wear personal protective equipment, use appropriate safety equipment and follow standard safety practices.
Physical abilities to perform the essential functions of the job including:

• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate hand and power equipment safely and efficiently.
• Correctable vision to read instructions and work safely around equipment.
• Adequate hearing to effectively hear voice radio and crew communications, roadway traffic and alarms in a noisy environment.
• Ability to perform heavy physical labor including operating mechanical equipment for extended periods of time, climbing and working from ladders and setting up tents.
• Ability to perform tasks requiring repetitive hand and arm movements.
• Ability to work overhead for extended periods of time.
• Physical ability to continuously stoop, bend, climb occasionally work in confined spaces or from heights and frequently lift and carry heavy objects in the 50 lb range and occasionally weights of approximately 100 lbs utilizing proper body mechanics, mechanical and other assistance.

Experience and Training

• Successful paid work experience in grounds and facilities maintenance or manual construction labor using manual and power tools and motorized equipment required.
• Successful paid work experience in a lead position preferred.

An equivalent combination of experience and training sufficient to provide the applicant with the skills, knowledge and ability to successfully perform the essential functions of the job will be considered.
Necessary Special Requirements

• Employment contingent upon passing a criminal convictions check and child and vulnerable adult abuse records check (See Fair Hiring Practices).
• Valid Washington State Drivers License by time of hire and proof of a good driving record. A three-year driving abstract must be submitted prior to hire.
• Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule involving working evenings, weekends and holidays, as assigned. (Required by some positions)
• At least 18 years old by time of hire.

Selection Process
**You are encouraged to print a copy of this job announcement for your reference as the process moves along**
Applications will be reviewed to ensure they are complete. All complete applications will be forwarded to the department for further review. Candidates will be contacted by the department if they are selected for additional review.
Please Note: Candidates will receive updates regarding application status via email. Please be sure to check your email frequently, including your spam folders for messages filtered by your email providers.
Equal Opportunity:
Our environment is characterized by respect for cultural backgrounds, belief systems, and ethnic diversity. The City of Bellingham is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in its work force. We do not discriminate or make decisions on the basis of an individual's race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, age (40+), disability, retaliation, sexual orientation or gender identity, honorably discharged veteran or military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking, use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. All are encouraged to apply for employment.
Fair Hiring Practices

• The City provides individuals who have been arrested or convicted of a criminal offense an equal and fair opportunity to obtain employment.
• The City will not inquire about an applicant's criminal history until after a conditional job offer has been made.
• The City will disregard the prior arrest and conviction record of an otherwise qualified individual unless the offense is directly related to the job position for which the individual has applied.
• The City will notify an otherwise qualified applicant about a potentially disqualifying conviction and give the applicant an opportunity to submit information regarding the accuracy of the criminal records as well as evidence of mitigation or rehabilitation, as appropriate.

Seasonal Positions Benefits vary depending on the length of the season. All positions become represented by The Guild of Pacific Northwest Employees, Local 1937 bargaining unit after the completion of 1040 hours working an average of at least 12 hours per week, on an annual basis, during the 12 months preceding attainment of the 1040 hour threshold.
3-4 Month Recurring Seasonal:
In a seasonal 3-4 month recurring position with the City of Bellingham, employees are allowed to work up to 40 hours per week, for no more than four months. These positions are not eligible for benefits, except as required by law.
6 Month Recurring Seasonal:
In a seasonal 6 month recurring position with the City of Bellingham, employees are allowed to work up to 40 hours per week, for no more than six months. These positions are not eligible for benefits, except as required by law. These positions are covered by the State of Washington Department of Retirement Systems PERS plan. PERS requires mandatory employee and City contributions. Please visit the for more information on PERS.
8-9 Month Recurring Seasonal:
In a seasonal 8-9 month recurring position with the City of Bellingham, employees are allowed to work up to 40 hours per week, for no more than nine months. These positions are recurring each year and include Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision), Retirement Benefits (through Department of Retirement Systems) and Paid Leave (Holiday, Vacation, Sick) while in season. See our for additional information.
This position is represented by The Guild of Pacific Northwest Employees, Local 1937 bargaining unit. Specific benefit information including Holidays, Vacation Accruals, Health, Dental and Vision Plans with cost sharing and Deferred Compensation Match can be found in the
These positions are covered by the State of Washington Department of Retirement Systems PERS plan. PERS requires mandatory employee and City contributions. Please visit the for more information on PERS.
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Please select the Public Works position(s) you would like to be considered for:

• Maintenance Aide III - 3-month
• Maintenance Aide III - 6-month
• Maintenance Aide III - either 3-month or 6-month

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Are you at least 18 years of age or older?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a valid Washington State driver's license or the ability to obtain one by time of hire and a good driving record? The successful candidate must submit a three-year driving record abstract prior to hire, with periodic submission of driving abstract per City policy.

• Yes
• No

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What months can you work?

• January
• February
• March
• April
• May
• June
• July
• August
• September
• October
• November
• December

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When can you begin work?
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Describe your paid work experience in grounds & facilities maintenance or manual construction ...