Natural Resources Maintenance Aide 2 (Seasonal)

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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.

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Bellevue is known as A City in a Park with a park system comprised of 2700 acres of parks and open space. Bellevues Parks and Community Services Department has a unique opportunity for you as Natural Resource Maintenance Aide II. The Natural Resources Division manages over 2000 acres of open space lands 97 miles of property line 90 miles of trails 214 acres of arterial landscapes 10000 street trees 4 visitor centers 46 acres of agricultural lands and 86 community garden plots. We are looking for an energetic candidate with the desire to grow and learn within our dynamic work group.

The Natural Resources Maintenance Aide II- seasonal position performs all tasks associated with their work group. Work tasks and priorities will be split between 37 acres of blueberry farmland and 9 miles of nature trails within the Lake Hills Greenbelt and Mercer Slough Nature Park. This position will conscientiously and competently operate and care for all equipment needed to complete tasks of their work group. 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

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

• Assist full-time employees with farm trail and landscape maintenance operations including but are not limited to mowing weed eating backpack blowing pruning hand weeding planting mulching trail surfacing and enhancements brush/leaf pick up litter removal storm damage cleanup farm drainage/water conveyance landscape and natural resource enhancement projects and integrative pest management.
• Work around the general public.
• Work with city staff and volunteers.
• All other general maintenance duties as assigned.

Supervision Received

• Employees will work under close supervision of a Lead Worker while on the job site in most cases but the amount of direct supervision required will diminish as proficiency in task performance and equipment operation increases.
• Employee may work independently based on clear instructions.
• 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.
• In all instances City liability may be affected by improperly performed work.

Education Experience and Other Requirements

• High school diploma or a GED equivalent preferred with 2-4 months of related maintenance and/or restoration labor experience.
• Or any equivalent combination of education experience and training that provides the required knowledge skills and abilities.
• Exposure/experience adhering to safety rules and procedures is desirable.
• Required to possess a valid Washington drivers license by date of hire. Must have and maintain a good driving record according to City standards. Proof is required at time of interview.
• Working knowledge of and familiarity with hand-held power tools and other related landscape maintenance equipment.
• Basic mechanical skills and manual dexterity.
• Ability to safely operate 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.
• Working knowledge of natural areas trail and/or blueberry farm maintenance standards desirable.
• Or any equivalent combination of education experience and training that provides the required knowledge skills and abilities.

Physical Demands

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met 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 reaching with hands and arms.
• Individuals must have adequate hearing and visual acuity to successfully perform the essential job responsibilities and requirements of the position. Individuals must be able to hear and understand verbal communications and other outside sound sources. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• 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.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately loud.

• Hazards associated with use of mowers and brush clearing equipment are of concerns to workers. Isolation and the terrain can be hazards to those employees asked to work alone.

• The employee may be required to push pull lift and/or carry objects up to 50 pounds.
• Work may routinely require the employee to walk stand crawl or stoop.

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those necessary for 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.

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

Definition of a Seasonal Employee:

• Must bepre-approved by Human Resourcesto 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)

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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