Maintenance Worker Trainee - Public Works
Maintenance Worker Trainee - Public Works
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As aMaintenance Traineeyou will train with our Maintenance & Operations teams to acquire the fundamental skills needed to become a successful Maintenance Worker I. Under the general direction of the General Manager Division Manager and Field Supervisoryou will learn the fundamentals related to routine maintenance work for the City.
The Maintenance Traineewill assist the maintenance crewsin routine grounds maintenanceincludingmowing weed-eating and fertilizing lawns and routine landscaping; weeding and cleaning of flower and shrub beds litter control edging and cleaning of walks; and performing other related tasks as required.
You will assist in the operation of landscaping maintenance equipment such as walk-behind or push-type mowers weed-eaters backpack blowers and edgers.Incumbent may be required to operate standard size pick-ups and/or sedans with hand and foot control. This position may at times be required to work in high motor and pedestrian traffic areas.
As a Maintenance Traineeyou will be introduced to techniques and concepts through on-the-job training and classroom courses.You willreceive guidance and training from team members on ways to assessand respond to maintenance issues develop rapport with citizens by being both knowledgeable and friendly and inspire trust by caring for our City.
And the most exciting part: successful completion of the program will result in opportunity to be included on our eligibility list for a Maintenance Worker I position which would include an increase in pay and benefits.
Primary Duties
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
Passionate about Maintenance. You have a desire to learn more about the maintenance field and are quick to learn and apply new skills.
Curious and Inquisitive.You ask questions and have an appetite for understanding how things work.
A Clear Communicator.You help citizens and teammates understand the timeline and process for repairs.
A Team Player.You are united with teammates in delivering the best experience to the public.
Personable.You are respectful pleasant to be around and enjoy engaging with others.
Level headed.You keep your cool during maintenance emergencies and quickly find solutions.
Motivated.You invest extra energy to reach your goals.
Solution-Oriented.You follow through on commitments letting the public know they matter.
Organized.You are flexible and able to juggle multiple priorities and interactions with the public and teammates smoothly.
Minimum Qualifications
Must be at least 18 years of age.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid Washington State Drivers License.
Must successfully pass the Citys pre-employment background and driving abstract.
Shoe Requirement:Steel-toed shoes on first day of employment- furnished by the employee.
We expect the Maintenance Trainee to have:
- Availability to work set schedule.
- Reliable and consistent form of daily transportation to and from work.
- Computer proficiency and proficiency with a Smartphone (City-issued device).
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Additional Information
- Working Conditions:The physical demands 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.The positions require heavy manual labor in all weather conditions. The employee is occasionally required to lift carry and/or move up to 50 pounds; visits job sites that require walking on uneven rocky or rough ground; performs physical activity including but not limited to repeated walking bending and/or stooping for long periods of time. May be required to sit or stand for extended periods of time. The employee is required to maintain professional composure tact patience and courtesy at all times.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY EQUITY AND INCLUSION
Team Auburn values diverse perspectives and life experiences and welcomes applications from people who will help us consistently demonstrate the values of equity respect and partnership.The department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply including Black Indigenous and people of color immigrants refugees women LGBTQ people with disabilities and veterans. Individuals interested in joining our team must be committed to racial social and economic equality for ALL people in our community.
The City of Auburn 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 learn more about theInclusive Auburninitiative please visit: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 or would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
The City of Auburn is dedicated to building an inclusive informed city with opportunities for alignment with that goal the City has adopted an anonymous application process that prevents hiring managers from seeing personal identifiers including names addresses and other similar information. This eliminates the possibility of unintentional or implicit bias during the initial screening of applications. For that reason hiring managers will not be viewing any attachments to your application including a cover letter or resume during the initial screening.
Please make sure to submit a complete detailed and updated job application and thoroughly answer the supplemental questions prior to the submission deadline! You must meet the minimum qualifications to move forward in the screening process.
Please note that if you are selected to move forward after an interview a background check and reference check will be completed before an official job offer will be made.
COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY OF AUBURN
We primarily communicate via e-mail during the recruitment process. E-mails from and/or should be placed on your safe domain list to ensure you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution you may also want to check your junk e-mail folders.
CONTACT INFORMATION
If you have any questions please contact Brianna Winters HR Coordinator by email at.Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Trainee
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