Parks Grounds Maintenance Aide 2

6 months ago


Bellevue, United States City of Bellevue Full time

Come Join the City of Bellevue

Please fill out your application as fully as possible. The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Do not submit resumes and cover letters. Read the "Hiring Process" section below to learn more.

Job Summary

Bellevue is known as "A City in a Park," with a park system comprised of 2,700 acres of parks and open space. Bellevue's Parks and Community Services Department has a unique opportunity for you as a Grounds Maintenance Aid 2 – L imited Term Employee (LTE) . The Grounds Maintenance Program provides site management and support for Bellevue’s Community Parks and sports fields. We’re looking for an energetic candidate with the desire to grow and learn within our dynamic work group.
 
The Parks Grounds Maintenance Aid 2 – LTE performs a variety of manual labor tasks in assistance to fully-trained personnel to repair, maintain, operate, and install basic city or park infrastructure systems and/or support events or activities. 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, coworker, and public safety in all weather and working conditions.
 
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
The Parks Grounds Maintenance Aide II – LTE (up to 20-24 months). It is preferable that the incumbent has previous landscape and/or natural area maintenance experience and possesses the ability to work independently in public park settings with minimal supervision.

HIRING PROCESS: This hiring process will be used to fill 2vacancies in Parks and Community Services Department. This posting will be open until filled. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Example of Duties:

Parks - Grounds, Structural, and Natural Resource Maintenance: Mows; cuts brush; picks up leaves, repairs drainage systems; lays pipe and concrete; pressure washes surfaces; repairs benches and tables; paints; repairs signs; restores playground (wood chips) fall surfaces; performs grading and other landscaping duties; performs ballfield maintenance operations including lining, dragging, and grading of fields; performs golf course maintenance including work on tees, green fairways, and bunkers; irrigation repairs and course set-up; clears storm damage; prunes trees; installs new landscapes; builds and constructs all trail components; implements wetland, forestry, wildlife, and stream enhancement projects. Prepares surfaces for seeding and vegetation. Supervision Received:   
Works under the close supervision of a lead worker, crew leader, or other supervisory personnel. Once proficiency is demonstrated, individuals in this classification may be assigned to work alone or with minimal supervision during the course of a work day. Receives 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. May work independently on the basis of clear instructions. Parks - Grounds, Structural, and Natural Resource Maintenance: Works under direct supervision as appropriate.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies

Working knowledge of and familiarity with hand-held power tools and related maintenance equipment. Basic mechanical skills and manual dexterity. Knowledge of preventive maintenance processes, techniques, and procedures. Ability to learn safe operation of 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. Ability to complete work with appropriate efficiency and in a manner that commands the respect of or demonstrates appropriate courtesy to coworkers and the public. Ability to communicate effectively. Education, Experience, and Other Requirements
High school diploma or a GED equivalent, preferred with 2-4 months of related construction or maintenance labor experience. Or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Exposure/experience adhering to safety rules and procedures is desirable. Depending on the assignment, may be 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. (Proof will be required at the time of interview.) Physical Demands
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work involves walking; talking; hearing; using hands to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reaching with hands and arms. Pulling, pushing, climbing, standing, bending, or stooping for extended periods. Lifting, carrying, or crawling. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee may be required to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 75 pounds. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately loud. Exposure may include traffic, fumes, chemicals, flying debris, or noise. Employees with exposure will be required to provide and wear leather, steel-toed, or equivalent protective footwear (ANSI approved). Employees must be willing and able to work outside in all weather conditions and provide weather-related gear if/as needed such as rain gear and/or coat. Employees must provide and wear work clothing appropriate to their duties. Some tasks require a long-sleeved shirt.

This is a limited term up to 36-month, non-exempt, union position. (Teamsters Local #763)

Limited Term Employee (LTE):  A fully benefited employee appointed to serve in a position scheduled to work a minimum of 30 hours a week for a specific project with a specific ending date which is anticipated to last more than five months but in no event longer than three consecutive years (36 months).

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HIRING PROCESS
The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Do not submit resumes and cover letters. To evaluate all candidates fairly and equitably, the City will make all applicants anonymous when we are screening the applications. We will redact information from our application such as your name, address, and other demographics. To help us, please complete the online application form as fully as possible.

Answer the Questions when requested and can be found on the Questions tab of the Job posting. We do not accept resumes and cover letters during the anonymous application screening stage, unless otherwise stated in the job description. Applicants advancing to the next stage may be required to provide a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and references.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

All candidates will be required to establish employment authorization and identity at the time of hire. The City is not able to sponsor work visas. All positions the completion of references checks, including at least one prior supervisor. Some positions may require completion of a criminal background check prior to start employment Some positions may require obtaining a commercial driver's license (CDL), licensures, or additional certifications. 

At the City of Bellevue, you'll be part of a team committed to providing exceptional customer service, upholding the public interest and advancing the community vision. The five essential and enduring principles that guide our individual actions, our interactions, and our decision making in the City of Bellevue organization is: exceptional public service, stewardship, commitment to employees, integrity, innovation and diversity, equity & inclusion. You'll work in an environment that is innovative, collaborative, future focused, and committed to excellence. Bellevue welcomes the world. Our diversity is our strength. We embrace the future while respecting our past. It's what makes the City of Bellevue an exciting place to work, live, and explore.

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