This posting is open for Parks positions only. Please see  for other postings, including any currently available seasonal positions in Public Works.

This position will start at Step 1 ($18.21/hour). Employees receive step increases in accordance with the and City policy. The full hourly range for this position is $18.21 - $22.36.

The Parks and Recreation Department currently has the following 9-month seasonal position vacancies for the remaining 2024 season: 

• Maintenance Aide III - Facilities
  • Season runs: Jan 31 - Oct 31
  • Schedule: Wed - Sun; 2:30PM - 11:00PM - Mon/Tues off 
• Maintenance Aide III - Cemetery 
  • Season: - 3/29/2024 - 12/31/2024
  • Mon - Fri; 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM
    

To apply for Maintenance Aide III - Grounds positions please visit: 


City of Bellingham employees receive medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as life insurance. Additional benefits include flexible spending accounts, a medical insurance opt-out program, and access to our employee assistance program. All eligible City employees are enrolled in a pension plan. Additionally, employees may elect to participate in the City’s 457 deferred compensation retirement savings plan.

Employees will receive paid holidays per the holiday schedule during their employment period. Employees accrue 8 hours total of contract and state sick leave per month in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement and Washington State Law. At the time of hire, employees will accrue 7.33 hours of vacation per month. Vacation accruals increase based on years of service. Leave accruals are based on 1.0 FTE, accruals are pro-rated if part-time and require employee to be in paid status at least 120 hours/month.

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NATURE OF WORK:

This position performs seasonal grounds and facilities maintenance.  Specific duties depend upon program area assigned which include multiple divisions within the Parks and Recreation Department. Performs a variety of manual labor in the construction, maintenance, repair, operation and service work of all parks facilities. Operates hand and power tools and motorized equipment. 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. Program area assignments may change from day to day depending upon Department needs.  May be assigned to work independently or directly with a crew.  May be called out for emergency work. May be assigned to lead a crew of lower classified staff with responsibility for transporting crew members to job sites and providing on-site instruction and day-to-day direction.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Performs lead person role, as assigned.  Is responsible to ensure assigned crew work safely and efficiently perform daily work; provides basic on-site instruction and direction.  Refers technical questions to higher classified staff in program area assignment.  Refers personnel issues to Supervisor.
2. Completes scheduled maintenance activities in a variety of City facilities and parks which includes but is not limited to mowing, trimming, edging, care of trees, rose gardens, shrub beds, leaf and debris removal, barking/mulching, weeding, planting and repair, watering, litter pick-up, painting, pressure washing, window washing, vacuuming, sweeping, emptying trash containers, cleaning and other custodial activities.
3. Sets up traffic control devices including barricades, flags and performs other safety related duties. May be required to follow protocols regarding confined spaces, lockout tagout. Performs traffic marking tasks utilizing paint sprayers and torching thermoplastic traffic markings.
4. Assists workers in higher classes in utility work including cutting, fitting, laying, connecting and installing various sizes of water, sewer and storm lines; installs valves, tees crosses, reducers, sleeves, manholes, catch basins etc., per instructions.
5. Assists workers in higher classes in construction, installation and repair of structures, equipment or other amenities such as trails, trail structures, signs, steps, retaining walls, irrigation systems, drainage systems, cemetery burial amenities and cemetery monuments.
6. Assists with Illegal Camp removal, removing trash and accumulated debris from camp sites.
7. Performs manual labor such as digging, shoveling, raking, picking, hammering, lifting, carrying, pushing a wheelbarrow and other similar manual labor.
8. Operates a variety of hand tools and power equipment.  Examples of this equipment include line trimmers, chainsaws, brush chipper, hedge shears, blowers, chalk liners, line painters, field sweepers, pressure washers, drills, etc.
9. Operates a variety of automotive equipment including small tractors, pickup trucks with trailer attachments and mowers.  Drives dump trucks (with manufacturer's weight rating of less than 26,001 pounds) to remove material, haul dirt, gravel, etc. as needed.
10. Completes set-up and take down of a variety of basic equipment such as PA systems and athletic field equipment and assists in set-up, repair or take down of more complex equipment such as irrigation systems, drainage systems or cemetery burial amenities.
11. Conducts daily visual inspection and maintains all assigned equipment. Maintains tools by cleaning and ensuring proper storage.  Reports tool needs and concerns to Supervisor.
12. Performs Lockup/Security function in community park facilities.  Patrols park system, cleaning and maintaining facilities and restrooms; informs the public of park regulations as needed.   Facilitates reservations and events as needed. Completes set up and take down of a variety of basic equipment such as PA systems and athletic field equipment.
13. Answers questions and concerns from the public as well as other staff in other program areas.

ADDITIONAL WORK PERFORMED:

1. Assists with grounds and facilities maintenance involving carpentry, masonry and other manual building trade skills.
2. Logs information, completes work orders and paperwork required by Supervisor.
3. Performs other related work of a similar nature and level.

Physical abilities to perform the essential functions of the job including:

• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate hand and power equipment safely and efficiently.
• Correctable vision to read instructions and work safely around equipment.
• Adequate hearing to effectively hear voice radio and crew communications, roadway traffic and alarms in a noisy environment.
• Ability to perform heavy physical labor including operating mechanical equipment for extended periods of time, climbing and working from ladders and setting up tents.
• Ability to perform tasks requiring repetitive hand and arm movements.
• Ability to work overhead for extended periods of time.
• Physical ability to continuously stoop, bend, climb occasionally work in confined spaces or from heights and frequently lift and carry heavy objects in the 50 lb range and occasionally weights of approximately 100 lbs utilizing proper body mechanics, mechanical and other assistance.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions and on City streets and right-of-ways, in close proximity to roadway traffic, in and industrial plant environment or on uneven terrain, some of the time in remote work sites.  The work involves a moderate risk work environment which requires employees to follow established safety procedures in operating equipment and vehicles, handling irritant materials, working in unsanitary conditions, performing repetitive activities, etc.  Employees are required to wear personal protective equipment, use appropriate safety equipment and follow standard safety practices.