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Location : WA 98133, WA
Job Type: Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week
Job Number: 2023EW20301
Department: MTD - Metro Transit
Division: Facilities
Opening Date: 01/05/2024
Closing Date: 1/19/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: J2 : ATU L587-Transit
Full- or Part-Time: Full Time
Summary
Learn how Metro connects you with what matters
* This position is open to all King County employees and the general public. *
King County Metro Transit's Facilitieshas an exciting opportunity for two Transit Facility Maintenance Workers.
The Transit Facility Maintenance Worker will be responsible for performing light-duty laboring and general cleaning and cleanup assignments of landscapes, shelters, Park & Ride lots, transit centers, comfort stations and similar areas.
This recruitment will immediately fill up to two (2) Career Service positions, and may also be used to create an eligibility for future Career Service, as well as any fully-benefitted Term-Limited Temporary and/or Special Duty Assignments, valid up to 12 months or until exhausted and at the discretion of the hiring authority.
Interviews are anticipated to occur during the week of February 5 through February 9, 2023, but are subject to change.
Who May ApplyThis position is open to King County employees and the general public.
To Apply:Those interested must submit:
Note: Any additional attachments will not be considered.
Want to make sure your application materials are as competitive as possible?We highly recommend visiting the Career Support Services website for tips and examples on how to make your application materials most effective:
Career Support Services - King County.
Job Duties
Applying is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees. In this role, you will apply equity and social justice principles that exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices to all aspects of the work.
As the Transit Facility Maintenance Worker, you will:
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
Minimum Qualifications:
Desirable Qualifications:
Necessary Special Requirements:
Physical Requirements:Ability to perform the duties of the position on a regular work schedule. May be required to lift objects up to 50 pounds. Ability to repetitively bend, kneel, stand, reach, climb, stoop, squat, push and twist.
Work Environment:
Work is performed both inside and outside in both good and inclement weather conditions. May be exposed to dust, wetness and cleaning agents.
Supplemental Information
Application & Selection Process
Applications will be screened to determine whether candidates meet minimum qualifications, and for clarity, completeness, and responsiveness to the application instructions above. Highly competitive applicants may be asked to interview. Formal offers will be finalized after candidates have successfully completed any necessary pre-employment processes, such as reference checks or internal record reviews.
Work locations:
South Facilities- 11911 East Marginal Way South, Building C, Tukwila, WA 98168
North Facilities- 12525 Stone Ave N., Seattle, WA 98133
Work Schedule:
This position is full-time, scheduled for Monday-Friday, 5:45 am - 2:15 pm. This position is not exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is therefore overtime eligible, with prior supervisory approval.
Union Membership: This position is represented by Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU), Local 587.
CLASS CODE / PAY GRADE: 930770 /9
For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact:
Ebony Ware, Human Resource Analyst, at
Forbes recently named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.
Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.
Guided by our "True North",we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles--we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.
KING COUNTY IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) EMPLOYER:
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
TO APPLY:
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions, please contact your recruiter listed on this job annou
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
01
Do you have a custodial maintenance/landscape background?
02
If you answered yes to the above question, please list employer where you acquired your experience and year(s) of employment. If no experience, state N/A
03
Are you applying to this position as an eligible current or previous King County Employee Priority Placement Program Participant? Is this position the same or lower percentage of full-time when compared to the position held at the point of the notification of layoff? Do you possess the skills and abilities to qualify for this position?
04
If you answered yes to the question above and you are applying for this position as a Priority Placement Participant, to be considered, you must provide the following three pieces of information in the space provided:1. The title you held when you received your layoff notice2. The department you worked in3. The effective date of your layoff
05
Do you have a valid Washington State Driver's License or the ability to obtain one by time of hire?
06
Do you have any of the following violations on your driving record in the last five years? (Select all that apply)
07
In the last five (5) years, has your driver's license been revoked or suspended?
08
If your license has been suspended in the last five years, please indicate why below: (Check all that apply)
09
If you have a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, will you need accommodation in the testing process? If you check the "YES" box, the human resources staff person coordinating this recruitment will send you a request asking for additional information. (This confidential information is solicited for the purposes of providing reasonable accommodation only).
10
I certify that the statements made by me on the application and supplemental questions are, to the best of my knowledge, true, complete and correct. I understand that any misrepresentation or material omission of fact on this or any other document required by King County may constitute grounds for rejection, or if employed by King County, for disciplinary measures, including dismissal.
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Location : WA 98133, WA
Job Type: Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week
Job Number: 2023EW20301
Department: MTD - Metro Transit
Division: Facilities
Opening Date: 01/05/2024
Closing Date: 1/19/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: J2 : ATU L587-Transit
Full- or Part-Time: Full Time
Summary
Learn how Metro connects you with what matters
* This position is open to all King County employees and the general public. *
King County Metro Transit's Facilitieshas an exciting opportunity for two Transit Facility Maintenance Workers.
The Transit Facility Maintenance Worker will be responsible for performing light-duty laboring and general cleaning and cleanup assignments of landscapes, shelters, Park & Ride lots, transit centers, comfort stations and similar areas.
This recruitment will immediately fill up to two (2) Career Service positions, and may also be used to create an eligibility for future Career Service, as well as any fully-benefitted Term-Limited Temporary and/or Special Duty Assignments, valid up to 12 months or until exhausted and at the discretion of the hiring authority.
Interviews are anticipated to occur during the week of February 5 through February 9, 2023, but are subject to change.
Who May ApplyThis position is open to King County employees and the general public.
To Apply:Those interested must submit:
- An online King County application, updated with accurate contact information, and relevant work history going back 10 years (or more, if necessary), with all duties, dates of employment, and reasons for leaving explained clearly.
- Completed supplemental questions.
Note: Any additional attachments will not be considered.
Want to make sure your application materials are as competitive as possible?We highly recommend visiting the Career Support Services website for tips and examples on how to make your application materials most effective:
Career Support Services - King County.
Job Duties
Applying is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees. In this role, you will apply equity and social justice principles that exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices to all aspects of the work.
As the Transit Facility Maintenance Worker, you will:
- Hand weeding and vegetation removal
- Litter and trash pick-up and removal
- Cleaning and stocking Transit comfort stations (bathrooms)
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
Minimum Qualifications:
- Ability to communicate in English and follow simple written and verbal instructions
- Conversational skills and courtesy to exchange or provide routine information
- Ability to work independently and as a member in a diverse team environment
- Demonstrated punctuality, dependability and good attendance record
- Ability to safely perform custodial maintenance work
- Valid Washington State Driver's License by date of hire.
- Excellent driving record
Desirable Qualifications:
- Some landscaping experience
- Familiarity with common hand tools and cleaning equipment
- Custodial or Parks Department background
Necessary Special Requirements:
- Valid Washington State driver's license by date of hire with acceptable driving record
Physical Requirements:Ability to perform the duties of the position on a regular work schedule. May be required to lift objects up to 50 pounds. Ability to repetitively bend, kneel, stand, reach, climb, stoop, squat, push and twist.
Work Environment:
Work is performed both inside and outside in both good and inclement weather conditions. May be exposed to dust, wetness and cleaning agents.
Supplemental Information
Application & Selection Process
Applications will be screened to determine whether candidates meet minimum qualifications, and for clarity, completeness, and responsiveness to the application instructions above. Highly competitive applicants may be asked to interview. Formal offers will be finalized after candidates have successfully completed any necessary pre-employment processes, such as reference checks or internal record reviews.
Work locations:
South Facilities- 11911 East Marginal Way South, Building C, Tukwila, WA 98168
North Facilities- 12525 Stone Ave N., Seattle, WA 98133
Work Schedule:
This position is full-time, scheduled for Monday-Friday, 5:45 am - 2:15 pm. This position is not exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is therefore overtime eligible, with prior supervisory approval.
Union Membership: This position is represented by Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU), Local 587.
CLASS CODE / PAY GRADE: 930770 /9
For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact:
Ebony Ware, Human Resource Analyst, at
Forbes recently named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.
Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.
Guided by our "True North",we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles--we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.
KING COUNTY IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) EMPLOYER:
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
TO APPLY:
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions, please contact your recruiter listed on this job annou
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage: King County pays 100% of the premiums for eligible employees and family members
- Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
- Retirement: King County employees are eligible to participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
- Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
- 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays
- Generous vacation and paid sick leave
- Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves
- Flexible Spending Account
- Wellness programs
- Onsite activity centers
- Employee Giving Program
- Employee assistance programs
- Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
- Training and career development programs
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
01
Do you have a custodial maintenance/landscape background?
- Yes
- No
02
If you answered yes to the above question, please list employer where you acquired your experience and year(s) of employment. If no experience, state N/A
03
Are you applying to this position as an eligible current or previous King County Employee Priority Placement Program Participant? Is this position the same or lower percentage of full-time when compared to the position held at the point of the notification of layoff? Do you possess the skills and abilities to qualify for this position?
- Yes, I was given a layoff notice from my role at King County and I am within two years of the effective date of my layoff. Additionally, the position I was laid off from was the same or a higher percentage of FT status when compared to this one.
- No.
04
If you answered yes to the question above and you are applying for this position as a Priority Placement Participant, to be considered, you must provide the following three pieces of information in the space provided:1. The title you held when you received your layoff notice2. The department you worked in3. The effective date of your layoff
05
Do you have a valid Washington State Driver's License or the ability to obtain one by time of hire?
- Yes
- No
06
Do you have any of the following violations on your driving record in the last five years? (Select all that apply)
- Reckless or Negligent Driving
- DWI/DUI (driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol)
- Hit and run incident
- Vehicular Homicide or Vehicular
- Open Container Violation
- More than one at-fault accident
- None of the above
07
In the last five (5) years, has your driver's license been revoked or suspended?
- Yes
- No
08
If your license has been suspended in the last five years, please indicate why below: (Check all that apply)
- Moving Violations
- Unpaid Parking Ticket(s)
- Unpaid Traffic Ticket(s)
- I have not had my license suspended
09
If you have a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, will you need accommodation in the testing process? If you check the "YES" box, the human resources staff person coordinating this recruitment will send you a request asking for additional information. (This confidential information is solicited for the purposes of providing reasonable accommodation only).
- Yes
- No
10
I certify that the statements made by me on the application and supplemental questions are, to the best of my knowledge, true, complete and correct. I understand that any misrepresentation or material omission of fact on this or any other document required by King County may constitute grounds for rejection, or if employed by King County, for disciplinary measures, including dismissal.
- Yes
- No
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