What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Worker Trainee - Parks position at City of Auburn?
As a Maintenance Trainee you will train with our Parks Maintenance division to acquire the fundamental skills needed to become a successful Maintenance Worker I. Under the general direction of the Parks Manager, Parks Maintenance Specialist, and Lead Maintenance Worker, you will learn the fundamentals related to routine maintenance work for the City.
The Maintenance Trainee will assist the maintenance crews in routine grounds maintenance including mowing, weed-eating, and fertilizing lawns, and routine landscaping; weeding and cleaning of flower and shrub beds, litter control, edging and cleaning of walks; and performing other related tasks as required.
You will assist in the operation of landscaping maintenance equipment such as walk-behind or push-type mowers, weed-eaters, backpack blowers and edgers. Incumbent may be required to operate standard size pick-ups and/or sedans with hand and foot control. This position may at times be required to work in high motor and pedestrian traffic areas.
As a Maintenance Trainee, you will be introduced to techniques and concepts through on-the-job training and classroom courses. You will receive guidance and training from team members on ways to assess and respond to maintenance issues, develop rapport with citizens by being both knowledgeable and friendly, and inspire trust by caring for our City.
And the most exciting part: successful completion of the program will result in opportunity to be included on our eligibility list for a Maintenance Worker I position, which would include an increase in pay and benefits.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
Passionate about Maintenance. You have a desire to learn more about the maintenance field and are quick to learn and apply new skills.
Curious and Inquisitive. You ask questions and have an appetite for understanding how things work.
A Clear Communicator. You help citizens and teammates understand the timeline and process for repairs.
A Team Player. You are united with teammates in delivering the best experience to the public.
Personable. You are respectful, pleasant to be around, and enjoy engaging with others.
Level headed. You keep your cool during maintenance emergencies and quickly find solutions.
Motivated. You invest extra energy to reach your goals.
Solution-Oriented. You follow through on commitments, letting the public know they matter.
Organized. You are flexible and able to juggle multiple priorities and interactions with the public and teammates smoothly.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid Washington State Driver’s License.
Must successfully pass the City’s pre-employment background and driving abstract.
Shoe Requirement: Steel-toed shoes on first day of employment- furnished by the employee.
We expect the Maintenance Trainee to have:
- Availability to work set schedule.
- Reliable and consistent form of daily transportation to and from work.
- Computer proficiency and proficiency with a Smartphone (City-issued device).
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION
Team Auburn values diverse perspectives and life experiences and welcomes applications from people who will help us consistently demonstrate the values of equity, respect, and partnership. The department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including Black, Indigenous, and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, and veterans. Individuals interested in joining our team must be committed to racial, social, and economic equality for ALL people in our community.
The City of Auburn is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
READY TO APPLY?
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format or would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process, please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
The City of Auburn is dedicated to building an inclusive, informed city, with opportunities for all. In alignment with that goal, the City has adopted an anonymous application process that prevents hiring managers from seeing personal identifiers, including names, addresses, and other similar information. This eliminates the possibility of unintentional or implicit bias during the initial screening of applications. For that reason, hiring managers will not be viewing any attachments to your application, including a cover letter or resume, during the initial screening.
Please make sure to submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application, and thoroughly answer the supplemental questions prior to the submission deadline! You must meet the minimum qualifications to move forward in the screening process.
Please note that if you are selected to move forward after an interview, a background check, and reference check will be completed before an official job offer will be made.
COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY OF AUBURN
We primarily communicate via e-mail during the recruitment process. E-mails from auburnwa.gov and/or governmentjobs.com should be placed on your safe domain list to ensure you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk e-mail folders.
CONTACT INFORMATION
If you have any questions, please contact Brianna Winters, HR Coordinator, by email at bwinters@auburnwa.gov.
Salary : $20 - $25
