Maintenance Seasonal

Position: Maintenance Seasonal 6 Months
About the Port of Bellingham
The Port of Bellingham is a Washington State special purpose municipal corporation serving all of Whatcom County. It is a unique organization that makes significant contributions to the local community through leveraging its resources by directly participating in revenue-earning lines of business, as well as by capitalizing on its strategic assets through special public agency powers.

By using combined expertise in both the business and government sectors, the Port has a role in job preservation and job creation, as well as a role in the operation of transportation facilities for seaports and airports. This combination is distinct from that of either the private sector or other government entities.

Mission Statement:
To promote sustainable economic development, optimize transportation gateways, and manage publicly owned land and facilities to benefit Whatcom County.

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Manager - BCT and Grounds, the Seasonal Groundskeeper performs grounds maintenance activities to include mowing, trimming, edging and irrigation of turf areas and pruning, planting and irrigation of trees, shrubs, flowers, etc. Sanitation duties include trash and debris removal, custodial duties as assigned. This position performs a variety of grounds maintenance work in several program areas.

Program assignments may change depending upon department needs. Works under general supervision to complete tasks. May be assigned to work independently or as part of a crew. Employees in this classification typically perform work in the following areas depending upon seasonal and on-going work needs. The work activities are not all inclusive and the work may be assigned as necessary.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Operates a variety of riding mowing equipment to mow turf areas and a variety of power hand equipment such as hand mowers, weed eaters, edgers and blowers.

Operates automotive equipment such as pickup trucks with trailer attachments and small utility tractors.

Prunes or removes trees and shrubs using pruners, loppers, bow saws and power chain saws. Operates motor driven chipper equipment.

Performs turf repairs, renovations and installations. Plants, fertilizes and irrigates turf, trees and shrubs.

Maintains shrub bed areas including edging, hand weeding and application of mulch as well as planting. Maintains ornamental and flower displays.

Rakes leaves and debris, operates power driven blowers, vacuums, and high-pressure washers.

Cleans buildings and structures, empties trash containers and picks up litter.

Assists with repairs, alterations and installation work to park buildings, structures and equipment involving carpentry, painting, masonry and other manual building trades skills.

Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred:

• One-year paid grounds maintenance experience preferred.
• Knowledge of horticultural equipment operation preferred.

LICENSES REQUIRED

• Valid Washington State driver's license is required.

LEVEL OF AUTHORITY

Position is responsible for specified tasks within the department and does not supervise the work of other employees. Position may be responsible for representing the Port to the public on a regular basis.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

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PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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