Maintenance Aide 2 – Water Maintenance Support (variable)

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The City of Bellevue WA is currently looking for two Part Time Water Maintenance Support specialists for the Utilities Department. Position is limited to a maximum of 28 hours per week. This role has a focus on trimming vegetation around meter boxes fire hydrants as well as general maintenance around above ground water related infrastructure and general support for Water Maintenance as needed.

• Uses tools and equipment to clear vegetation around meter boxes and fire hydrants.
• May assist meter readers with difficult access meters to record consumption.
• Operate City vehicle to deliver door tags for delinquency notifications and scheduled water interruptions.
• Shutoffand turn on water for non-payment of waterbill.
• Maintains meter boxes by keeping shrubs around meter boxes trimmed and free of debris; paints mark on street indicating meter location.
• Assist field crews with recovery efforts after large water main break events and routine preventive maintenance.

• Works individually and receives only general supervision.
• Follows well-established procedures for routine functions and reports or refers all difficult or unusual problems to a supervisor

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to locate hard to find meters and have frequent and sometimes difficult contacts with customers regarding water leaks utility bills property damage and problems related to other city utilities.
• Ability to use good judgement when encountering challenging problems.
• Ability to work independently on routine jobs in all weather conditions while maintaining a high degree of accuracy on detail-oriented tasks and meeting strict deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively enough to explain the basic facts of a situation or problem to a customer tactfully and clearly both orally and in writing.
• Ability to safely operate small tools and equipment like weed eaters and blowers.
• Ability to operate a desktop computer wrenches shovel shut-off devices and other tools and equipment required for the job.

EDUCATION EXPERIENCE AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Eighteen months general work experience with a good work record.
• Ability to drive safely and navigate throughout the service area.
• Maintain regular reliable and punctual attendance.
• Valid Washington State drivers license.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands and work environment described here a representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work involves driving; walking; sitting; stooping; bending; standing; talking; hearing; using hands to handle feel or operate objects tools or controls; and reaching with hands and arms.
• Lift objects weighing up to 60lbs
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Work is performed almost entirely in the field driving a city owned vehicle.

Definition of a Variable Employee:

• Average weekly hours cannot be determined at date of hire.
• Hours may vary from week to week and are anticipated to be 28 hours per week or less.
  • Note: Employee 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 for 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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