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26 Oct 2021

Full-Time Natural Resources Maintenance Aide 2

The City of Bellevue – Posted by recruiting@bellevuewa.gov Bellevue, Washington, United States

Job Description

Job Summary
 

Bellevue is known as “A City in a Park,” with a park system comprised of 2,700 acres of parks and open space. Bellevue’s Parks and Community Services Department has a unique opportunity for you as Natural Resource Maintenance Aide 2. The Natural Resources Division manages over 2,000 acres of open space lands, 97 miles of property line, 90 miles of trails, 214 acres of arterial landscapes, 10,000+ street trees, 4 visitor centers, 46 acres of agricultural lands, and 86 community garden plots.

 

The Natural Resources Maintenance Aide 2 position performs all tasks associated with their work group. They 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. Employees receive direct supervision while on the job site in most cases, but the amount of direct supervision required may 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.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
 

Performs duties and responsibilities commensurate with assigned functional area which may include any combination of the following tasks: 

  • Farm and trial work tasks include, but are not limited to, mowing, weed eating, backpack blowing, pruning, hand weeding, planting, mulching, pesticide application, drainage repair, trail surfacing and enhancements, brush/leaf pick up, litter removal, storm damage cleanup, farm drainage/water conveyance, landscape projects, and integrative pest management.
  • May assist with implementation and maintenance of natural resource enhancements projects.
  • All other general maintenance duties as assigned.

 

 

Qualifications
 

Education, Experience, and Other Requirements 

  • High school diploma or a GED equivalent.
  • Familiarity/experience adhering to OSHA and other safety rules and procedures.
  • Required to possess a valid Washington driver’s license by date of hire. Must have and maintain a good driving record according to City standards. Current original drivers abstract 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.
  • Knowledge of tool and equipment preventative maintenance processes, techniques, and procedures.
  • 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.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Certified pesticide applicators license or ability to obtain within one year.
  • Working knowledge of trail and blueberry farm maintenance standards desirable.
  • Knowledge of trail and farm workload planning (tasks, frequencies, time standards, etc.) beneficial.
  • Certified pesticide applicator license or ability to obtain within one year from date of hire.
  • 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.
  • The work environment is mostly outdoors in all kinds of weather conditions.
  • 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. This includes hazards associated with proximity to pesticides. Isolation and the terrain can be hazards to those employees asked to work alone.
  • One or more employees may be called in off duty to respond to emergencies or peak user demand.  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.

 

Other
 

Definition of a Temporary Employment Status 

  • Hired on the City’s payroll for up to 9 months working full-time or part-time.
  • Cannot work for more than 9 months in the previous 12 months, whether in the same position or a series of consecutive positions.
  • Cannot work simultaneously as a temporary employee and a temporary agency worker.
  • A temporary employee who has worked the 9-month maximum in the previous 12 months must have at least a 3-month break in service before being re-employed by the city in another temporary status.
  • At-will for the duration of the temporary status, except as indicated by union contract.
  • Employment eligibility of a new hire into a temporary status must be verified.
  • Temporary workers will be placed in non-regular positions and shall receive no other compensation or benefits than the designated base hourly rate for hours of actual work performed except as specifically authorized by ordinance.

 

Other 

Applications may be filed online at: http://www.bellevuewa.gov

 

The City of Bellevue supports workplace diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status. Persons needing assistance in the application process may call the Human Resources Office, at 425-452-6838 or be********@be********.gov. 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. 

 

For more information, contact Jammie Kingham at 425-452-6048 or via email at jk******@be********.gov. For any technical difficulties with your application, please contact the NEOGOV support line at 855-524-5627.

 

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Apply at: Farm Maintenance Aide 2 | Job Details tab | Career Pages (governmentjobs.com)

Job Types: Full-Time. Salaries: 40,000 - 60,000.

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