Nature of Work
Seasonal positions are a great way to gain experience and learn about working for the city, while working with a great team. Public Works is currently accepting applications for our seasonal positions.
Seasonal Positions available in the Public Works department will be filled as soon as possible. The length of the season worked may vary depending on the date of hire. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and this recruitment may be closed at any time.
The Public Works Department currently has multiple seasonal positions for 2025:
Maintenance Aide III - Facilities (6-mo) - 2 Positions
Season runs April 1 - September 27
Maintenance Aide III - Streets (6-mo) - 1 Position
Season runs April 29 - October 25
Maintenance Aide III - Solid Waste (6-mo) - 1 Position
Season runs April 15 to October 11
Maintenance Aide III - Fleet (3-mo) - 1 Position
Season runs June 3 to September 6
Salary Information:
This position will start at Step 1 $21.70/hour. Employees receive step increases in accordance with the Guild of Pacific Northwest Employees, Local 1937 Collective Bargaining Agreement and City policy. The full hourly range for this position is $21.70 - $26.53.
At the City of Bellingham, we offer the following benefits that help you thrive in both your career and personal life.
Benefit Information:
Three-Month Seasonal Positions:
Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
1 hour of Washington State paid sick leave accrued for every 40 hours worked.
This position is not eligible for benefits, except as required by law.
Six-Month Seasonal Positions:
1 hour of Washington State paid sick leave accrued for every 40 hours worked
Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Washington State Retirement plan (DRS) for retirement security
Upon union eligibility, paid holidays during employment period
This position is not eligible for benefits, except as required by law.
This position becomes represented by the Local 1937 bargaining unit after the completion of 1040 hours working an average of at least 12 hours per week, on an annual basis. You can find more details on our employment benefits page and labor agreements page.
NATURE OF WORK:
This position performs seasonal grounds and facilities maintenance. Specific duties depend upon program area assigned which include multiple divisions within the Public Works Department. Performs a variety of manual labor in the construction, maintenance, repair, operation and service work of all Public Works facilities. Operates hand and power tools and motorized equipment. 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. Program area assignments may change from day to day depending upon Department needs. May be assigned to work independently or directly with a crew. May be called out for emergency work. May be assigned to lead a crew of lower classified staff with responsibility for transporting crew members to job sites and providing on-site instruction and day-to-day direction.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Performs lead person role, as assigned. Is responsible to ensure assigned crew work safely and efficiently perform daily work; provides basic on-site instruction and direction. Refers technical questions to higher classified staff in program area assignment. Refers personnel issues to Supervisor.
Completes scheduled maintenance activities in a variety of City facilities and grounds which includes but is not limited to mowing, trimming, edging, care of trees, rose gardens, shrub beds, leaf and debris removal, barking/mulching, weeding, planting and repair, watering, litter pick-up, painting, pressure washing, window washing, vacuuming, sweeping, emptying trash containers, cleaning and other custodial activities.
Sets up traffic control devices including barricades, flags and performs other safety related duties. May be required to follow protocols regarding confined spaces, lockout tagout. Performs traffic marking tasks utilizing paint sprayers and torching thermoplastic traffic markings.
Assists workers in higher classes in utility work including cutting, fitting, laying, connecting and installing various sizes of water, sewer and storm lines; installs valves, tees crosses, reducers, sleeves, manholes, catch basins etc., per instructions.
Assists with Illegal Camp removal, removing trash and accumulated debris from camp sites.
Performs manual labor such as digging, shoveling, raking, picking, hammering, lifting, carrying, pushing a wheelbarrow and other similar manual labor.
Operates a variety of hand tools and power equipment. Examples of this equipment include line trimmers, chainsaws, brush chipper, hedge shears, blowers, chalk liners, line painters, field sweepers, pressure washers, drills, etc.
Operates a variety of automotive equipment including small tractors, pickup trucks with trailer attachments and mowers. Drives dump trucks (with manufacturer's weight rating of less than 26,001 pounds) to remove material, haul dirt, gravel, etc. as needed.
Conducts daily visual inspection and maintains all assigned equipment. Maintains tools by cleaning and ensuring proper storage. Reports tool needs and concerns to Supervisor.
Answers questions and concerns from the public as well as other staff in other program areas.
ADDITIONAL WORK PERFORMED:
Assists with grounds and facilities maintenance involving carpentry, masonry and other manual building trade skills.
Logs information completes work orders and paperwork required by Supervisor.
Performs other related work of a similar nature and level.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions and on City streets and right-of-ways, in close proximity to roadway traffic, in and industrial plant environment or on uneven terrain, some of the time in remote work sites. The work involves a moderate risk work environment which requires employees to follow established safety procedures in operating equipment and vehicles, handling irritant materials, working in unsanitary conditions, performing repetitive activities, etc. Employees are required to wear personal protective equipment, use appropriate safety equipment and follow standard safety practices.
Physical abilities to perform the essential functions of the job including:
Manual dexterity sufficient to operate hand and power equipment safely and efficiently.
Correctable vision to read instructions and work safely around equipment.
Adequate hearing to effectively hear voice radio and crew communications, roadway traffic and alarms in a noisy environment.
Ability to perform heavy physical labor including operating mechanical equipment for extended periods of time, climbing and working from ladders and setting up tents.
Ability to perform tasks requiring repetitive hand and arm movements.
Ability to work overhead for extended periods of time.
Physical ability to continuously stoop, bend, climb occasionally work in confined spaces or from heights and frequently lift and carry heavy objects in the 50 lb range and occasionally weights of approximately 100 lbs utilizing proper body mechanics, mechanical and other assistance.
Experience and Training
Successful paid work experience in grounds and facilities maintenance or manual construction labor using manual and power tools and motorized equipment required.
Successful paid work experience in a lead position preferred.
An equivalent combination of experience and training sufficient to provide the applicant with the skills, knowledge and ability to successfully perform the essential functions of the job will be considered.
Necessary Special Requirements
Employment contingent upon passing a criminal convictions check and child and vulnerable adult abuse records check (See Fair Hiring Practices).
New employees must present verification of their ability to work in the United States by the date of hire. Historically, the city has not sponsored employees; any questions pertaining to this should be referred to the assigned recruiter and account manager.
Valid Washington State Driver's License by time of hire and proof of a good driving record. A three-year driving abstract must be submitted prior to hire.
Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule involving working evenings, weekends and holidays, as assigned. (Required by some positions)
At least 18 years old by time of hire.
To apply online go to: http://www.cob.org/employment
