Golf Course Maintenance Staff

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Bellevue Parks and Community Services is hiring to fill Golf Course Maintenance Staff 2 (Maintenance Aide 2) positions.

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.

Distinguishing Characteristics:
Once an employee at the maintenance aide 1 level is able to independently perform all the tasks and duties associated with his/her assignment and has obtained any necessary certification it is possible for the incumbent to be eligible for movement to maintenance aide 2 depending on the complexity of the assignment nature of the work and how much prior experience the incumbent has with the city in the same assignment.

• 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.

• 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.

This is a non-exempt union position (Teamsters Local #763).

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.

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 Supplemental Questions when requested which 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 require the completion of references checks including at least one prior supervisor.
• Some positions may require completion of a criminal background checkprior to start employment
• Some positions may require obtaining a commercial drivers license (CDL) licensures or additional certifications.

At the City of Bellevue youll be part of a team committed to providing exceptional customer service upholding the public interest and advancing the community vision. The six 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. Youll 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. Its 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 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.

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