Maintenance Aide III - PW Seasonal

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.

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.

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.

• Maintenance Aide III (Facilities) - 6-month seasonal: 2 positions (Season runs March 29 to September 25)
• Maintenance Aide III (Fleet) - 3-month seasonal: 1 position (Season runs June 1 to September
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Salary Information:

This position will start at Step 1 ($23.68/hour). Employees receive step increases in accordance with the Guild of Pacific Northwest Employees, Local 1937 Collective Bargaining Agreement and City policy. The full hourly range for this position is $23.68 - $30.89.

At the City of Bellingham, we offer the following benefits that help you thrive in both your career and personal life.

• Three-Month Seasonal Positions:
  • Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 1 hour of Washington State paid sick leave accrued for every 40 hours worked
  • This position is not eligible for benefits, except as required by law
• Six-Month Seasonal Positions:
  • 1 hour of Washington State paid sick leave accrued for every 40 hours worked
  • Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Washington State Retirement plan (DRS) for retirement security
  • Upon union eligibility, paid holidays during employment period
  • This position is not eligible for benefits, except as required by law

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, as applicable. You can find more details on our employment benefits page and labor agreements page.

Work is performed indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions and on City streets and right-of-ways, near roadway traffic, in and industrial plant environment or on uneven terrain. The work involves a moderate risk environment requiring adherence to safety procedures and use of safety equipment.

• Manual dexterity to operate…