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Seasonal – Grounds Maintenance Worker I at Snohomish County

Charlestonsouthern, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022

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Seasonal - Grounds Maintenance Worker I

employees! Apply now! Candidates will be reviewed as applications are received. Put some sunshine and variety in your workday. If you enjoy working outside and helping build a cleaner and more sustainable community, this seasonal work could be a great opportunity for extra income or the start of a new career. This seasonal position pays $26.80 per hour with no interview required. We're looking for dedicated, team-oriented, and reliable individuals with a passion for customer service to join our seasonal workforce! As part of a crew, you’ll take a range of responsibilities including routine grounds keeping at Solid Waste facilities, assisting with general upkeep, operating a variety of light equipment, cleaning up illegal dumping sites, and roadside debris removal. About the Job Hours of work vary depending on which team you are assigned to. Groundskeeping hours are 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Litter Crew hours are 6 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Crews will be assigned on the first day of work. There is a variety of work to be performed through spring, summer, and early fall. Employment timeframe is between April 1st and October 31st. Duties may include: Picking up trash from grounds and roadside Sweeping, raking, and spreading mulch, gravel, and soils Cleaning plugged outdoor drains and washing buildings, traffic surfaces and equipment Mowing, edging, weeding, watering grounds and landscaping Operating and maintaining a variety of light trucks and maintenance equipment Candidates should be comfortable working outside and working in a solid waste environment. This position requires the ability to communicate effectively orally via radios with co-workers, leads, and supervisors. Minimum Qualifications: Must be 18 or older by start date, have WA driver’s license, and have one (1) year experience in construction, maintenance work or commercial gardening, landscaping or yard care experience. Must pass: Reference Checking Criminal background check Physical capabilities test (PAT) Drug and alcohol test Review of your Washington State DOL Driver’s Abstract Record Job Duties: BASIC FUNCTION To perform routine grounds keeping and unskilled manual labor tasks, assists in general maintenance work and operates a variety of light equipment as directed. STATEMENT OF ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES Performs a variety of outdoor maintenance tasks such as sweeping, raking, picking up trash from grounds and roadside; cleaning plugged outdoor drains; pressure washing buildings, traffic surfaces and equipment; shoveling and spreading mulch, gravel and soils. Mows, edges, trims, and waters lawns. Weeds flower beds; trims trees and plants; waters and fertilizes a variety of flowers, plants, shrubs and trees. Operates mowers, gas powered trimmers and blowers, chainsaws, vacuums and a variety of other small power tools. Operates a variety of single axle trucks rated to 10,000 lbs GVW and less. Performs routine maintenance on assigned equipment by checking fluid levels and lubricating equipment as necessary. Picks up and delivers equipment, materials, parts, and supplies as required. Completes records and reports as necessary. STATEMENT OF OTHER JOB DUTIES May perform a variety of routine cleaning tasks such as cleaning and stocking restrooms, cleaning and waxing floors, and setting up facilities for a variety of meetings and events, clean up after meetings and events, garbage and litter pickup. Special Requirements: A valid Washington State Driver's License is required for employment. Possession of or ability to obtain a valid First Aid/CPR card within ninety (90) days of employment. Possession of or ability to obtain valid Flagger certification within ninety (90) days of employment. Employment will be conditioned on satisfactory results of: A post-offer drug screen test, a medical examination, and a Physical Capacities Evaluation performed by a qualified healthcare professional selected by Snohomish County. A post-offer three (3) year driver’s license abstract obtained from the Washington Department of Licensing. Job offers are contingent on successful completion of reference and background checks. Snohomish County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

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