Location: Monroe,WA, USA
If you enjoy working with people, enjoy variety in your day, are not looking for a desk job, then consider joining the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Parks, and Fairgrounds Maintenance team. Parks is hiring Facility Maintenance Worker I - Parks & Fairgrounds employees.
We are hiring a Swing Shift Wednesday - Sunday 2:30pm - 11:00pm Facility Maintenance Worker I to support the Fairgrounds Park events and maintenance while creating an Eligibility Register to fill future openings.
If you are hardworking, team oriented, reliable, and, customer service driven, this fulltime position is a great opportunity! You will be assigned to a crew performing a variety of tasks which include event support, grounds keeping, building maintenance at the Evergreen State Fair Park.
Fairgrounds - You will be assigned to a crew performing a variety of tasks providing professional customer service and support for year-round schedule of events at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds Park. This position will work a Swing Shift Wed-Sun 2:30pm - 11:00pm. This position will also be required to work a rotating schedule in support of the annual Evergreen State Fair. Management reserves the right to adjust schedules as needed to support events and staffing needs.
Your strong communication and interpersonal skills and ability to provide excellent customer service to the public will make you successful in this role. Candidates should be comfortable working independently, outside, operating equipment, and providing professional customer service. Must be willing to work non-traditional schedule to include swing shift and weekends. You must have a valid State of Washington Driver's License.
Duties assigned will include:
* Event setup, turnover, and customer support.
* Grounds and facility preparation and cleaning for and during scheduled events.
* Building maintenance and repairs, construction, carpentry, painting, plumbing, masonry.
* Operate and maintain a variety of vehicles and construction equipment such as, pick-up trucks with and without trailers, forklift, boom-lifts, light duty tractors, loaders.
* Snohomish County ambassador.
Eligibility Register
This job posting is to fill currently vacant positions and create an Eligibility Register Facility Maintenance Worker I - Parks & Fairgrounds. Applicants who pass minimum qualifications will be placed on a 6-month eligibility register.
The Facility Maintenance Worker I is a full-time position with a comprehensive Snohomish County benefit package. This is a collective bargaining position with AFSCME-109 is scheduled for 40 hours per week and you may be overtime eligible in accordance with collective bargaining agreement. You will be assigned to work at Evergreen State Fairgrounds, Parks Grounds crew or Parks Facility Maintenance crew.
Selection Process
All correspondence to the applicant is sent by email. Please check your inbox and junk email for updates from Snohomish County.
Complete and submit the on-line application and supplemental questionnaire: Applications will be considered in the order of applications received.
Reference Checks: Provide 3 professional references on your application, to include names and telephone numbers to contact.
Conditional job offer after interview: Top scoring applicants will be contacted with a conditional offer. Job offers are contingent on successful completion of reference and background checks. Snohomish County will not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States. Requirements of the final offer include:
* Abstract of Driving Record (ADR) or Driving Record: Driving records are available from your local Washington State Department of Licensing office or website at www.dol.wa.gov and select Drivers and then click on Driving Record to purchase a WA driving record. Request a Full Record. Each driving record costs $15. To remain in active consideration for employment, you must provide a Full Abstract Driving Record within 4 days after accepting this conditional offer.
* Criminal Background Check: Our HR Specialist will email you a link to complete the background questionnaire with DataQuest. This link will be sent to the email address you provided on your application. Complete this form in its entirety and submit your information immediately. To remain in active consideration for employment, you must complete the background questionnaire within 4 days of receiving the email.
* Final offer and start date: Applicants who have met all the requirements of the conditional offer will be emailed an offer notice. The offer notice will include detailed information outlining the dates and requirements for our hire date and new employee orientation.
About the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR)
The Snohomish County Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) includes the Division of Surface Water Management, the Division of Parks & Recreation, the Office of Energy and Sustainability and the Office of Agriculture and aims to achieve high-priority environmental sustainability goals.
About Parks & Recreation
Parks & Recreation manages almost 12,000 acres of parks and open space; over 110 park properties; 100s of miles of trails and access to fresh and saltwater shorelines. Major regional park assets such as the Evergreen State Fairgrounds, Kayak Point Park, Lord Hill Park and the Centennial and Interurban Trail systems host local, regional and national events that draw over 4 million visitors each year to Snohomish County.
Parks plays a critical role in building livable and sustainable communities. They contribute to the health and wellness of individual citizens and communities by providing safe places to walk, swim, ride, run, recreate and play. County parks, events, trails and open space are on the front line of regional economic development efforts. Each year the region receives more than 50 million dollars in positive economic impact through camping and overnight lodging, special events and tournaments, environmental education and tourism that take place in Snohomish County parks and recreation facilities.
Some of the greatest assets we have in Snohomish County are our unparalleled beauty and abundant natural resources. From the Puget Sound and five watersheds, to forestland, lakes, farms, ranches and parks, our quality of life, economic prosperity and future sustainability are dependent on protecting and improving our environmental resources. Visit the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources web page to learn more.
About Snohomish County
Snohomish County is located north of Seattle in Northwest Washington between the Puget Sound and the Cascade Mountains. The county has rich scenery, numerous activities, and a thriving economy. Snohomish County is a great place to live, work, play, and raise a family. When joining DCNR, you will work in an environment where innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement are highly encouraged and supported. We are proud to offer an outstanding benefits package to employees and their dependents. We are invested in your success and growth and offer competitive wages, job flexibility & stability, employer paid ORCA cards, and a friendly, diverse team atmosphere where employees are appreciated and make a real difference providing services for our citizens. We strive to not only provide a meaningful job, but a lifelong career.
Snohomish County - The Future We Choose
Benefits
Snohomish County will be invested in your success and growth. We demonstrate this by offering a generous compensation package to our employees. Your salary is only part of your Total Compensation Package. Our benefits include:
* Retirement: County employees participate in the Washington State Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) administered by the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS).
* Medical benefits: The County offers a choice of three comprehensive medical insurance plan with low deductibles. The county's contribution to this benefit is significant.
* Sick leave: You will accrue 8 hours of sick leave per month.
* Vacation Leave: You will start out accruing 8 hours of vacation leave per month totaling 2.4 weeks of vacation in your first year. Your leave accruals increase based on your years of employment with the County.
* Holiday Pay: The County observes eleven (11) paid legal holidays per year and provides employees with two floating holidays annually.
* Other benefits include wellness, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, long term disability, and more.
* Deferred Compensation: If you choose to participate in the Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP), the County will match your contributions up to 1 percent of your base monthly salary.
* Pay Increases: Each year you will be eligible for a step increase until you reach the top step.
* Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA): County employees typically receive yearly cost of living adjustments.
* Flexible work schedules.
* Career development training.
For information about this job opportunity and posting, please email: Vicki Remtulla.
STATEMENT OF ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
* Operates a variety of single axle trucks rated to 10.000 LBS GVW and less, and lawn mowing equipment.
* Performs routine maintenance on assigned equipment by checking fluid levels and lubricating equipment as necessary.
* Picks up and delivers equipment, materials, parts, and supplies as required.
* Paints with non powered equipment from ground level or non-powered lifting devices under supervision.
* Performs variety of routine cleaning tasks such as cleaning and stocking restrooms, cleaning and waxing floors, and setting up facilities for a variety of meetings and events, clean up after meetings and events, garbage and litter pickup.
* Fills out records and reports as necessary.
STATEMENT OF OTHER JOB DUTIES
* May perform a variety of routine grounds maintenance tasks such as mowing, edging, trimming lawns, watering and weeding flower beds, raking, pick and shovel work, using a variety of small power tools.
* Assist in traffic control, flagging and barricade placement.
One (1) year experience in construction and maintenance work; OR, any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities. Must pass job related tests.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
A valid Washington State Driver's License is required for employment.
Possession of or ability to obtain a valid First Aid/CPR card within ninety (90) days of employment.
Employment will be conditioned on satisfactory results of a post offer medical examination or inquiry.
A Flagging and Traffic Control Card will be required.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
* the equipment material and tools associated with doing routine maintenance work
* the hazards associated with the work
* safety rules and regulations
* basic first aid methods and procedures
* standard janitorial equipment, procedures, and supplies
Ability to:
* operate and maintain a variety of light trucks and maintenance equipment as required by the position
* use a variety of hand and small power tools skillfully and safely under a variety of work conditions
* performs strenuous physical work
* read, understand and follow safety rules and regulations
* understand and follow oral and written instructions
* establish and maintain effective work relationships with superiors and co workers
* deal courteously and tactfully with the general public
* use common janitorial equipment and cleaning solutions skillfully and safely
* fill out accurate records
PHYSICAL EFFORT
The work involves a variety of manual labor tasks requiring some strenuous physical effort such as lifting objects weighing up to seventy five (75) pounds.
SUPERVISION
Employees report to Facility Leadworker or a senior level facilities maintenance worker as assigned. The work is performed under general supervision and may be spot checked to ensure timely completion and compliance with instructions, procedures, and standards. Specific instructions are given for unusual or non routine tasks.
Employees at this level are expected to be semi proficient in a number of different building and construction trades areas such as carpentry, electrical, plumbing and frequently operate a variety of construction and maintenance equipment. The work is performed under general supervision and may be spot checked to ensure timely completion and compliance with work orders, plans, and specs. Specific instructions are usually given for unusual or non routine tasks.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The work is performed both indoors and outdoors in all types of weather at work sites throughout the county. The work may involve working at considerable heights, in confined spaces, from ladders, hydraulic boom trucks, or scaffolding. Employees are exposed to a variety of hazards such as working near traffic, around heavy equipment, and are exposed to dust fumes, hazardous chemicals and inclement weather.
Employees are subject to call out to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as necessary to ensure the safety of the public or ensure the integrity of department owned property, shift work may be required of some positions.
Snohomish County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.
Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.
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