Seasonal Maintenance Worker

City of Tukwila

Tukwila, WA

The City of Tukwilais seeking SeasonalMaintenance Workersto join our team!

The Public Works Department creates a foundation for high quality of life in Tukwila by protecting the health and safety of residents, visitors, and businesses. Most of the work is performed outdoors in all types of weather conditions. Occasionally they are required to respond to emergencies after hours in addition to their normal shift. They operate trucks, flatbeds, commercial vehicles, and specialized heavy equipment.

This is a seasonal/temporary position and will not exceed 1040 hours in a 12-month period. These positions are also not eligible for health benefits or retirement. Hours are expected to be 6:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. on a 4-10 schedule and could include weekends, hours could vary depending upon business needs.

Wage:$23.00 per hour

The recruitment will remain open continuously until filled. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

About the City:
The City of Tukwila is a dynamic suburb of Seattle, Washington. A unique city, Tukwila is one of the most diverse communities in the country, with more than 80 languages spoken in its schools. Also located in Tukwila is the largest retail mall in the Pacific Northwest. While about 20,000 people reside in Tukwila, more than 47,000 work in the City every day and more than 150,000 go in and out of the city daily.

Our Mission: To provide superior services that support a safe, inviting, healthy environment for our residents, businesses and guests.

Our Values:

Caring – We support the diverse community we serve with compassion, empathy and kindness.
Professional – We hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards and act with integrity and transparency. We are respectful and courteous with all.
Responsive – We are timely and effective in the delivery of great customer service. We continually strive to find innovative ways to improve.

HOW TO APPLY:

Initial screening will be based on the contents and completeness of the "education" and "work experience" section of your application in the Government jobs website.

In order to be considered for this position you MUST apply on-line and complete the entire application. Please include previous experience in streets maintenance or public works maintenance. Any other related work, training, or volunteer experience in streets maintenance, tools, and equipment will be considered.

The City of Tukwila is an equal opportunity employer and strives to employ a diverse workforce reflective of the community it serves. Qualified applicants with multicultural experience and/or backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

Veteran's Preference:City of Tukwila follows the guidance given by the State of Washington regarding applying Veteran's Preference under provisions of RCW 73.16.010 and WAC 357.16.110 (2). Please attach a copy of your DD214 or NGB Form 22 to your online application if you are eligible to claim Veterans Preference. Character of service should reflect as being Honorable. General discharge under Honorable Condition does not qualify.

Selection Process:This selection process may include but is not limited to: evaluation of application materials and an interview. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to humanresources@tukwilawa.gov.

Performs a variety of skilled activities in maintaining and repairing City infrastructures, to include roads, rights of way, and easements. Duties may include repairing road surfaces and shoulders; and installing and maintaining pavement markings.
Performs maintenance and safety inspections of facilities, equipment, and systems requiring skilled knowledge to determine need for repair and to identify problems.
Responds to inquiries, complaints, and service requests to include marking location of lines, graffiti, potholes, and right of way issues. Performs site maintenance activities such as applying pesticides; mowing, trimming, pruning, removing, and planting vegetation; painting; and litter control.
Direct and controls traffic, to include placing traffic cones and signs; flagging traffic; and closing lanes and streets.
Responds to emergency events and situations, to include snow, ice, power outages, and flooding.

Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, mobility, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Minimum Qualifications:
(A) Must possess a valid Driver's License, or the ability to obtain one prior to employment;
(B) Must be a minimum of 18 years old;
(C) Must be able to work with limited supervision.

Desired Qualifications:
(A) Flagging certification card;
(B) CPR/First Aid Card.