Building & Grounds Helper (Brightwater, South Plant, and West Point) - Short Term Temporary
King County
Pioneer Square, WA
Full-time
Maintenance
Posted on March 9, 2023
Salary
$2,155.20 Biweekly
Location
Various Locations throughout King County, WA
Job Type
Short Term Temporary, Full Time, 40 hrs/wk
Department
DNRP-Natural Resources & Parks
Job Number
2023-18212
Division
Wastewater Treatment
Closing
3/22/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
Summary
Come join our Wastewater Treatment Division Team within the Department of Natural Resources & Parks!
Do you want to make an lasting impact amongst King County facilities and the community? Here at King County we value diversity, equity, inclusion, and the belonging in our workplace and workforce. We offer different work options to include 4/10 hour shift or 5/8 hour shift to accommodate your needs.
This position will assist with grounds and maintenance by maintaining lawns and the landscape surrounding the facility in treatment plants and offsite at various stations working outside.
Who is eligible: Open to all qualified candidates
Work Location:
Temporary Positions - up to 6 months of work (ending around October/November, or up to 960 hours, whichever comes first). This position can work up to 40 hours per week. Workweeks vary depending on work assignment and location, you may work on a 4/10 or 5/8 shift schedule, depending on business needs and work location.
Job Duties
Your work will be performed onsite. Duties include operate mowers, high-pressure washer, pruning tools, maintain sprinklers and related equipment. Assist personnel in maintenance and cleaning of facilities including clean floors, windows, various surfaces and hose various tanks, sidewalks, and surrounding areas. Assist maintenance and operations personnel by performing general laborer duties including clean-up, move furniture and equipment, and operating county vehicles.
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
UNION MEMBERSHIP: This position is represented by SEIU Wastewater Local 925.
For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact:
Dan Sherman
Human Resource Analyst
dasherman@kingcounty.gov
Supplemental Information
Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.
Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.
Guided by our "True North" , we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
To Apply
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails. Also, in the event of any incorrect information in this document, applicable laws, policies, rules, CBAs, or official plan documents will prevail.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position.Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
$2,155.20 Biweekly
Location
Various Locations throughout King County, WA
Job Type
Short Term Temporary, Full Time, 40 hrs/wk
Department
DNRP-Natural Resources & Parks
Job Number
2023-18212
Division
Wastewater Treatment
Closing
3/22/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
Summary
Come join our Wastewater Treatment Division Team within the Department of Natural Resources & Parks!
Do you want to make an lasting impact amongst King County facilities and the community? Here at King County we value diversity, equity, inclusion, and the belonging in our workplace and workforce. We offer different work options to include 4/10 hour shift or 5/8 hour shift to accommodate your needs.
This position will assist with grounds and maintenance by maintaining lawns and the landscape surrounding the facility in treatment plants and offsite at various stations working outside.
Who is eligible: Open to all qualified candidates
Work Location:
- South Plant- 1200 Monster Road SW, Renton, WA 98057
- Brightwater Treatment Plant - 22505 State Route 9 SE, Woodinville WA 98072
- West Point Treatment Plant - 1400 Discovery Park Blvd, Seattle, WA 98199
Temporary Positions - up to 6 months of work (ending around October/November, or up to 960 hours, whichever comes first). This position can work up to 40 hours per week. Workweeks vary depending on work assignment and location, you may work on a 4/10 or 5/8 shift schedule, depending on business needs and work location.
Job Duties
Your work will be performed onsite. Duties include operate mowers, high-pressure washer, pruning tools, maintain sprinklers and related equipment. Assist personnel in maintenance and cleaning of facilities including clean floors, windows, various surfaces and hose various tanks, sidewalks, and surrounding areas. Assist maintenance and operations personnel by performing general laborer duties including clean-up, move furniture and equipment, and operating county vehicles.
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
- Experience in the safe operation of hand and power tools
- Experience in the safe operation of hedge trimmers
- Experience in the safe operation of industrial pressure washers
- Experience in the safe operation of power lawn mowers
- Forklift certification (highly desired)
- Pesticide certification/license (highly desired)
- A valid and unencumbered driver's license
- A pre-employment physical, review of driving record and reference checks will be conducted prior to any final job offer.
- King County Application
- Responses to supplemental questions
UNION MEMBERSHIP: This position is represented by SEIU Wastewater Local 925.
For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact:
Dan Sherman
Human Resource Analyst
dasherman@kingcounty.gov
Supplemental Information
Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.
Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.
Guided by our "True North" , we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
To Apply
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage: King County pays 100% of the premiums for eligible employees and family members
- Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
- Retirement: King County employees are eligible to participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
- Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
- 12paid holidays each year (plus 2 personal holidays)
- Generous vacation and paid sick leave
- Paid parental leave, family and medical leaves, and volunteer leave
- Flexible Spending Account
- Wellness programs
- Onsite gyms and activity centers
- Employee giving program
- Employee assistance programs
- Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
- Training and career development programs
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails. Also, in the event of any incorrect information in this document, applicable laws, policies, rules, CBAs, or official plan documents will prevail.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position.Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
