Salary: $16.83 – $23.23 Hourly
Location : Bellevue, WA
Job Type: Variable
Job Number: 23-00346
Department: Parks and Community Services
Division: PCS Recreation Entrprse Golf
Opening Date: 05/05/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
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
Maintenance Aide I positions are primarily an entry/training level position and requires minimal prior experience. Employee will receive direct supervision while on the job site. The amount of direct supervision required may diminish as proficiency in task performance and equipment operation increases. Employee may work independently on the basis of clear instructions. The position will perform 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, co-worker, and public safety in all weather and working conditions. 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.
Hours: Shifts may vary normal work hours are M-F 5:00am-1:30pm, Sat-Sun 5:00am-9:00am
Union Position (Teamsters Local Union No. 763): After initial 2 months of continuous employment or within the month following the first day of rehire, employee will become a bargaining unit member and pay monthly union dues (current rate is 2.25 times their hourly rate of pay) and initiation dues as required.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Assists full-time employees with golf course maintenance operations including mowing, edging, blowing, line trimming, weeding and trash and debris removal.
- Removal of invasive species, pruning and manual vegetation control.
- Work around golfers and the general public.
- Work with city staff and pro shop staff on a daily basis.
- General outdoor golf course maintenance.
Qualifications
- Exposure/experience adhering to safety rules and procedures is desirable.
- Working knowledge of and familiarity with hand-held power tools and related maintenance equipment.
- Basic mechanical skills and manual dexterity.
- Ability to learn to operate safely the equipment and machinery necessary to perform assigned tasks.
- Ability to listen and understand direction/instruction, communicates with team members, and responds to customers tactfully and courteously.
- Must be able to communicate effectively.
- Criminal History check required on all applicants.
Physical Demands:
- The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by 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 reach with hands and arms. 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 50 pounds.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately loud.
- Exposure may include traffic, fumes, chemicals, flying debris, noise. Employees with exposure will be required to provide and wear leather, steel-toed or equivalent protective footwear (ANSI approved).
Employee 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.
Other
This is a Seasonal, non-exempt, union position, (Teamsters Local #763).
Definition of a Seasonal Employee:
- Must be pre-approved by Human Resources to ensure compliance with the legislation.
- Regularly scheduled to work up to 40 hours per week for which the customary annual employment is six months or less.
- “Customary” means that the nature of the position typically lasts for six months or fewer and that the period of employment begins at approximately the same time each year.
- NOTE: Will be considered full-time and eligible for medical coverage if hours average 30 hours per week or more over a 12-month measurement period (or 130 hours per month).
Application Process:
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. We do not accept resumes and cover letters.
- Answer the Supplemental Questions included as part of this employment opportunity.
- Only electronic applications are accepted.
- For more information, call Tom Robinson at 425-452-2850 or via email at TRobinson@bellevuewa.gov.
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.
The City of Bellevue values diversity in its workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, veteran’s status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local laws.
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, committee to employees, integrity, and innovation. 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.
Have we piqued your interest yet? Come join our team! The City of Bellevue supports workplace diversity. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected status. Persons needing assistance with the application process may call the Human Resources Office at 425-452-6838 or If you are invited to participate in the selection process and need ADA accommodations, please notify HR before you are scheduled for an interview or testing.
For any technical difficulties with your application, please contact the NEOGOV support line at 855-524-5627.
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Seasonal, part-time, and variable employees have no benefits except for mandatory participation in the retirement plan assigned to the position, which will be the Municipal Employees Benefit Trust (MEBT II) retirement plan or the Washington State Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) retirement plan, and any other benefits as required by law.