Natural Resources Maintenance Aid ; LTE

Natural Resources Maintenance Aid 2 (LTE)

Apply for the Natural Resources Maintenance Aid 2 (LTE) role at the City of Bellevue, Washington.

Bellevue is known as "A City in a Park," with a park system comprised of 2,700 acres of parks and open space. The Parks and Community Services Department has a unique opportunity for you as Natural Resource Maintenance Aid II. The Natural Resources Division manages over 2,000 acres of open space lands, 97 miles of property line, 90 miles of trails, 214 acres of arterial landscapes, 10,000+ street trees, 4 visitor centers, 46 acres of agricultural lands, and 86 community garden plots.

The Natural Resources Maintenance Aid II position performs all tasks associated with their work group. Work tasks and priorities will be split between 37 acres of blueberry farmland and 8 miles of nature trails within the Lake Hills Greenbelt and Mercer Slough Nature Park. This position will conscientiously and competently operate and care for all equipment needed to complete tasks of their work group.

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. Employees receive direct supervision while on the job site in most cases, but the amount of direct supervision required may diminish as proficiency in task performance and equipment operation increases.

Employee may work independently based on clear instructions. Work is to be completed with appropriate efficiency and in a manner that commands the respect of or demonstrates appropriate courtesy to, co-workers, and the public. In all instances, City liability may be affected by improperly performed work.

Hours:

40 hours per week, work shift 6:30 am-3:00pm (adjusted as necessary).

• Farm and trail work tasks include, but are not limited to, mowing, weed eating, backpack blowing, pruning, hand weeding, planting, mulching, pesticide application, drainage repair, trail surfacing and enhancements, brush/leaf pick up, litter removal, storm damage cleanup, farm drainage/water conveyance, landscape projects, and integrative pest management.
• May assist with implementation and maintenance of natural resource enhancement projects.
• All other general maintenance duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or a GED equivalent.
• Familiarity/experience adhering to OSHA and other safety rules and procedures.
• Required to possess a valid Washington driver’s license by date of hire. Must have and maintain a good driving record according to City standards. Current original drivers abstract required at time of interview.
• Working knowledge of and familiarity with hand‑held power tools and other related landscape maintenance equipment.
• Basic mechanical skills and manual dexterity.
• Knowledge of tool and equipment preventative maintenance processes, techniques, and procedures.
• Ability to safely operate the equipment and machinery necessary to perform assigned tasks.
• Ability to listen and understand direction/instruction, communicate with team members, and respond to customers tactfully and courteously.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Certified pesticide applicator license or ability to obtain within one year.
• Working knowledge of trail and blueberry farm maintenance standards desirable.
• Knowledge of trail and farm workload planning (tasks, frequencies, time standards, etc.) beneficial.
• Or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

• Work involves walking, talking, hearing, using hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reaching with hands and arms.
• Individuals must have adequate hearing and visual acuity to successfully perform the essential job responsibilities and requirements of the position.
• The work environment is mostly outdoors in all kinds of weather conditions.
• Employee must be willing and able to work outside in all weather conditions and provide weather‑related gear if/as needed such as…