Maintenance Aide III - Facilities Seasonal Job Bellingham area,Washington USA,Maintenance/Cleaning

Position: Maintenance Aide III - Facilities Seasonal (8/9 month)

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for performing the daily work activities of the Facilities program area. Often works independently in the evenings or on weekends. At other times acts as lead to seasonal staff. Work activities include facilitating reservations and events; public relations; lockup/security; facility sanitation and custodial duties; facility inspections and reports; trash/litter collection and recycling; basic repair and maintenance of structures, systems, equipment, furniture, fountains, fixtures;

park regulation informing/enforcement (with assistance from police); and grounds maintenance activities at community and neighborhood parks, natural areas, and City property.

SALARY AND BENEFITS 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. For internal candidates, placement within the range is based on City Pay Placement Procedures.

The Parks & Recreation Department currently has the following 8/9-month seasonal position vacancy for the 2026 season:

8/9-month seasonal Facilities: 1 position (01/01/2026 - 09/30/2026)
8/9-month seasonal Facilities: 1 position (04/01/2026 - 12/31/2026)

At the City of Bellingham, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that helps you thrive in both your career and personal life. Join our team and enjoy the peace of mind knowing that you and your loved ones are well cared for. You can find more details on our employment benefits page and labor agreements page.

10 hours of vacation leave per month, with increased accrual over time
12 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday per year
8 hours sick leave accrued monthly
Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their families
Life insurance
Flexible spending accounts and medical insurance opt-out program
Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Washington State Retirement plan (DRS) for retirement security
Optional 457 deferred compensation (Retirement Savings Plan) with employer match

Leave accruals are based on 1.0 FTE, accruals are pro-rated if part-time and require employees to be in paid status at least 120 hours/month.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Patrols the park system (often in the evening at high use times) maintaining sanitation, facilitating reservations and events, and responding to inquiries and problems. These problems may include public assistance, system malfunctions (electrical, irrigation, plumbing, downed trees, etc.), safety concerns, medical emergencies and law enforcement issues (contacting 911, reporting and documenting). This involves high public contact and problem solving.

Prepares and maintains park facilities for reservations and events.

Inspects, cleans and maintains park fixtures and furniture such as picnic tables, benches, fountains, grills, playground equipment, signs, etc., and surfaces such as tennis courts, sidewalks, roads, trails, parking areas, roofs, floors, etc.

Cleans and maintains facilities and restrooms, empties trash containers, picks up litter.

Performs basic repair to structures, furniture/fixtures, and systems involving carpentry, painting, and other building trade skills. This is often in response to vandalism.

Performs grounds maintenance work activities such as pruning, weeding, trimming, mulching, irrigation, etc.

Performs lockup/security of park facilities.

Performs as lead position to assigned seasonal staff.

Operates a variety of hand tools and power equipment. Examples include: blowers, pressure washer, drills, generator, chain saws, etc.

Operates automotive equipment such as pickup trucks, small dump trucks, lift truck, and other equipment as assigned.

ADDITIONAL WORK PERFORMED

1. Performs other related duties within the scope of the classification as assigned.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions. The work involves 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. There is much public contact that can potentially involve dealing with confrontational situations. Employees may be required to wear protective clothing such as coveralls, rain gear, safety boots, gloves, etc.

Stooping, bending, climbing and working from ladders
Adequate hearing, correctable vision, manual dexterity to operate a variety of power equipment and hand tools safely in a noisy work environment.
Ability to regularly lift moderately heavy or bulky objects up to 50 lbs., including trash containers, small equipment and sanitation supplies. Heavier items such as picnic tables are moved with assistance or leverage.

Successful paid work experience working in an independent, responsible position.
Successful paid work experience in a lead position preferred.
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