What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Public Works Maintenance Worker-Faclities position at City of Lake Stevens?
JOB
Recruitment is now open for seasonal facilities positions with the City of Lake Stevens! We offer consistent work schedules and 40 hours per week* through the employment period! Interviews will take place on Thursdays beginning March 20, 2025. Applicants invited to attend will be notified by email to schedule an appointment through our online scheduling system. Submit your application today for a chance to be in the first interview group!POSITION PURPOSE: Individuals assigned to this classification are expected to have the physical, mechanical and manipulative skills and abilities necessary to perform the general manual labor required in the area to which assigned. Individuals usually work with more experienced employees but will be expected to work independently to perform relatively routine and well-known tasks; or more difficult work following specific instruction and directions. The seasonal worker typically works five months or less between April and October.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: Operates and maintains custodial equipment, including but not limited to, vacuums, steam cleaners, floor polishing equipment.Cleans and maintains interior and exterior building surfaces, fixtures and entryways including sweeping, buffing, mopping, dusting, and waxing floors, shampooing and vacuuming carpets, cleaning/moving furniture, removing stains and gum from carpets, cleaning and sanitizing restrooms (including cleaning sinks, mirrors, walls and stall doors) and locker rooms, unclogging sinks and toilets, cleaning drinking fountains and cleaning windows.Replaces paper towels, toilet tissue and other items as necessary; ensures that necessary cleaning and building supplies and/or equipment are available when needed; maintains janitorial supplies inventory, which may include driving to pick up or deliver supplies. Performs general maintenance and minor repairs on City buildings and facilities. Minor repair activities may include basic carpentry, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work.Removes graffiti from walls and woodwork.Performs maintenance on restroom facilities including cleaning, minor repair activities, and janitorial services. Keeps shop, storage areas and janitorial closets clean and orderly.Performs cleaning services on city vehicles, including inside an outside of vehicle; keeps them clean and orderly.Empties trash and recycling containers, cleaning or replacing them when needed. Paints walls and furniture when directed; provides touch-ups when needed. Sets up and takes down meetings, rooms and special events as scheduled, including but not limited to, tables, chairs, electronic equipment, trash collection and surface cleaning. Maintains regular and reliable attendance.PERIPHERAL DUTIES: Perform other related duties as assigned.Be able to work independently and at times with little direction.Regular and predictable attendance is required.PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described below and in the attached form are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk; and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit for extended periods of time and type on a keyboard for extended periods of time. The employee is constantly required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; frequently required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision; depth perception; and the ability to adjust focus.Work is primarily performed outdoors, subject to travelling by City vehicle from site to site several times each day. While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; regularly works in outside weather conditions and exposed to changing weather conditions such as rain and sun; and regularly works in and heavy vehicle traffic areas on urban streets; or public areas such as parks, recreation areas, docks, and boating areas. The incumbent is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration and frequently works near moving mechanical parts. The incumbent is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud to very loud while operating machinery or working near equipment.Does require some work on weekend, evenings, and holidays. Must be able to operate standard size pick-up and/or sedans with standard hand and foot controls.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
How to ApplyApplications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically. Your relevant experience may be evaluated to determine salary. Therefore, it is very important that the “Work Experience” portion of the application be completed in as much detail as possible. In order to be considered for this opportunity, please include the following with your online application: Contact details for a minimum three (3) individuals who can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job-related competencies. This information can be entered in the “References” section of the online application. One reference check will be required as a part of the hiring process. A reference may be a former supervisor, teacher, professor, coach, or an individual providing mentorship. The City of Lake Stevens is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, veteran’s status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. There are no limitations to who's a best fit to serve this community. If we contact you for an interview and you need specific accommodations, please let us know. We're happy to make the arrangements. We’ll need to know ten (10) days in advance to make sure we get you situated, so call Human Resources at (425) 622-9400 or email arose@lakestevenswa.gov. You're also welcome to mail your request to City of Lake Stevens Human Resources, P.O. Box 257, Lake Stevens, WA 98258.
Recruitment is now open for seasonal facilities positions with the City of Lake Stevens! We offer consistent work schedules and 40 hours per week* through the employment period! Interviews will take place on Thursdays beginning March 20, 2025. Applicants invited to attend will be notified by email to schedule an appointment through our online scheduling system. Submit your application today for a chance to be in the first interview group!POSITION PURPOSE: Individuals assigned to this classification are expected to have the physical, mechanical and manipulative skills and abilities necessary to perform the general manual labor required in the area to which assigned. Individuals usually work with more experienced employees but will be expected to work independently to perform relatively routine and well-known tasks; or more difficult work following specific instruction and directions. The seasonal worker typically works five months or less between April and October.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: Operates and maintains custodial equipment, including but not limited to, vacuums, steam cleaners, floor polishing equipment.Cleans and maintains interior and exterior building surfaces, fixtures and entryways including sweeping, buffing, mopping, dusting, and waxing floors, shampooing and vacuuming carpets, cleaning/moving furniture, removing stains and gum from carpets, cleaning and sanitizing restrooms (including cleaning sinks, mirrors, walls and stall doors) and locker rooms, unclogging sinks and toilets, cleaning drinking fountains and cleaning windows.Replaces paper towels, toilet tissue and other items as necessary; ensures that necessary cleaning and building supplies and/or equipment are available when needed; maintains janitorial supplies inventory, which may include driving to pick up or deliver supplies. Performs general maintenance and minor repairs on City buildings and facilities. Minor repair activities may include basic carpentry, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work.Removes graffiti from walls and woodwork.Performs maintenance on restroom facilities including cleaning, minor repair activities, and janitorial services. Keeps shop, storage areas and janitorial closets clean and orderly.Performs cleaning services on city vehicles, including inside an outside of vehicle; keeps them clean and orderly.Empties trash and recycling containers, cleaning or replacing them when needed. Paints walls and furniture when directed; provides touch-ups when needed. Sets up and takes down meetings, rooms and special events as scheduled, including but not limited to, tables, chairs, electronic equipment, trash collection and surface cleaning. Maintains regular and reliable attendance.PERIPHERAL DUTIES: Perform other related duties as assigned.Be able to work independently and at times with little direction.Regular and predictable attendance is required.PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described below and in the attached form are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk; and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit for extended periods of time and type on a keyboard for extended periods of time. The employee is constantly required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; frequently required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision; depth perception; and the ability to adjust focus.Work is primarily performed outdoors, subject to travelling by City vehicle from site to site several times each day. While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; regularly works in outside weather conditions and exposed to changing weather conditions such as rain and sun; and regularly works in and heavy vehicle traffic areas on urban streets; or public areas such as parks, recreation areas, docks, and boating areas. The incumbent is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration and frequently works near moving mechanical parts. The incumbent is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud to very loud while operating machinery or working near equipment.Does require some work on weekend, evenings, and holidays. Must be able to operate standard size pick-up and/or sedans with standard hand and foot controls.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
How to ApplyApplications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically. Your relevant experience may be evaluated to determine salary. Therefore, it is very important that the “Work Experience” portion of the application be completed in as much detail as possible. In order to be considered for this opportunity, please include the following with your online application: Contact details for a minimum three (3) individuals who can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job-related competencies. This information can be entered in the “References” section of the online application. One reference check will be required as a part of the hiring process. A reference may be a former supervisor, teacher, professor, coach, or an individual providing mentorship. The City of Lake Stevens is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, veteran’s status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. There are no limitations to who's a best fit to serve this community. If we contact you for an interview and you need specific accommodations, please let us know. We're happy to make the arrangements. We’ll need to know ten (10) days in advance to make sure we get you situated, so call Human Resources at (425) 622-9400 or email arose@lakestevenswa.gov. You're also welcome to mail your request to City of Lake Stevens Human Resources, P.O. Box 257, Lake Stevens, WA 98258.