What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Helper - South Plant position at King County Sheriff's Office?
Salary
$23.32 - $29.56 Hourly
Location
Renton, WA
Job Type
Short Term Temporary, Full Time, 40 hrs/wk
Job Number
2025-23838
Department
DNRP-Natural Resources & Parks
Division
Wastewater Treatment
Opening Date
02/25/2025
Closing Date
3/11/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
A2 : SEIU L925-Wastewater
Full- or Part-Time
Full Time
Hours/Week
40 hours/week
This position is open to all qualified candidates. First consideration is given to SEIU 925 Wastewater Treatment applicants.
This posting may be used to establish a list of qualified candidates for the Seasonal Helper positions in the following 6 months.
The King County Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD) has a staffing need for skilled Seasonal Helpers at our South Treatment Plant. This is a great opportunity for an individual who likes a variety of work, working with a diverse team that supports the Operations and Maintenance of the East section and conveyance systems. Many of our past Summer Helpers have moved on to fully benefitted Term-Limited Temporary and/or Permanent Career Service positions!
About The Role
This position will partner with Gardening and Utility Worker staff at the South Treatment Plant and provide assistance. Spring and Summer increases the workload on the Building & Grounds team, and an influx of energetic individuals helps the team manage the workload. Because of seasonal helpers assisting our team, we can maintain and beautify the trails, grounds, and structures of South Plant. This helps us to be good neighbors in the diverse community of King County.
About The Team
The Building & Grounds team maintains the facilities and grounds of the Wastewater Treatment Division and carries out essential work that protects the environment and all members of the public. We are comprised of a group of professionals that strives to deliver outstanding service through a collaborative effort both at our treatment plants and offsite collection facilities. This contributes to safe and healthy communities in King County and helps the conservation and protection of habitats, ecological functions, and water quality in the Puget Sound.
Commitment To Equity, Racial And Social Justice
King County, named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is a diverse and vibrant community that represents cultures from around the world. Our True North is to create a welcoming community where everyone can thrive. We prioritize equity, racial and social justice, making it a foundational and daily expectation for all employees. As a Seasonal Helper, you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at http://www.kingcounty.gov/equity.
Apply now for a rewarding career at the Wastewater Treatment Division of King County Department of Natural Resources & Parks (DNRP). Join our talented workforce in protecting and restoring the natural environment and promoting more resilient, sustainable, and equitable communities. Enjoy training, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities.
Job Duties
What You Will Be Doing:
Qualifications You Bring:
Working Conditions
First consideration will be given to qualified S.E.I.U. 925 WTD applicants. We welcome applications from all qualified applicants. We value diversity, diverse perspectives and life experience and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.
Application materials will be screened for clarity, completeness and alignment with the experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skills essential for this role to determine which candidates may be invited to participate in a technical assessment and one or more panel interviews.
To Apply, Submit a
Who to Contact: For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact:
Rodney Dungo
HR Analyst
rdungo@kingcounty.gov
Discover More About the Wastewater Treatment Division: Visit our website and check us out at Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, YouTube and our WTD Blog.
Discover More About DNRP: Visit our website, explore an interactive map of our recent accomplishments and check us out at Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), LinkedIn, TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and Keeping King County Green News.
Sign up forJob Alerts to be notified of additional career opportunities with King County. Select the Natural Resources category for DNRP opportunities and explore other categories of interest.
Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.
Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.
Guided by our "True North", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ , people living with disabilities, and veterans.
King County 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.
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, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
Benefits
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
01
Are you a current member of the SEIU 925 (WTD) labor union?
Do you possess a valid, unencumbered Washington State Driver’s License? Attach a copy with your application submission (REQUIRED).
Are you applying to this position as an eligible current or previous King County Employee Priority Placement Program Participant? AND Is this position the same or lower percentage of full-time when compared to the position held at the point of the notification of layoff? AND Do you possess the skills and abilities to qualify for this position?
If you answered yes to the question above and you are applying for this position as a Priority Placement Participant, to be considered, you must provide the following three pieces of information in the space provided: 1. The title you held when you received your layoff notice 2. The department you worked in 3. The effective date of your layoff
Required Question
Employer King County
Address King Street Center
201 South Jackson Street
Seattle, Washington, 98104
Phone 206-477-3404
Website http://www.kingcounty.gov/
$23.32 - $29.56 Hourly
Location
Renton, WA
Job Type
Short Term Temporary, Full Time, 40 hrs/wk
Job Number
2025-23838
Department
DNRP-Natural Resources & Parks
Division
Wastewater Treatment
Opening Date
02/25/2025
Closing Date
3/11/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
A2 : SEIU L925-Wastewater
Full- or Part-Time
Full Time
Hours/Week
40 hours/week
- Description
- Benefits
- Questions
This position is open to all qualified candidates. First consideration is given to SEIU 925 Wastewater Treatment applicants.
This posting may be used to establish a list of qualified candidates for the Seasonal Helper positions in the following 6 months.
The King County Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD) has a staffing need for skilled Seasonal Helpers at our South Treatment Plant. This is a great opportunity for an individual who likes a variety of work, working with a diverse team that supports the Operations and Maintenance of the East section and conveyance systems. Many of our past Summer Helpers have moved on to fully benefitted Term-Limited Temporary and/or Permanent Career Service positions!
About The Role
This position will partner with Gardening and Utility Worker staff at the South Treatment Plant and provide assistance. Spring and Summer increases the workload on the Building & Grounds team, and an influx of energetic individuals helps the team manage the workload. Because of seasonal helpers assisting our team, we can maintain and beautify the trails, grounds, and structures of South Plant. This helps us to be good neighbors in the diverse community of King County.
About The Team
The Building & Grounds team maintains the facilities and grounds of the Wastewater Treatment Division and carries out essential work that protects the environment and all members of the public. We are comprised of a group of professionals that strives to deliver outstanding service through a collaborative effort both at our treatment plants and offsite collection facilities. This contributes to safe and healthy communities in King County and helps the conservation and protection of habitats, ecological functions, and water quality in the Puget Sound.
Commitment To Equity, Racial And Social Justice
King County, named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is a diverse and vibrant community that represents cultures from around the world. Our True North is to create a welcoming community where everyone can thrive. We prioritize equity, racial and social justice, making it a foundational and daily expectation for all employees. As a Seasonal Helper, you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at http://www.kingcounty.gov/equity.
Apply now for a rewarding career at the Wastewater Treatment Division of King County Department of Natural Resources & Parks (DNRP). Join our talented workforce in protecting and restoring the natural environment and promoting more resilient, sustainable, and equitable communities. Enjoy training, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities.
Job Duties
What You Will Be Doing:
- Duties include operate mowers, high-pressure washer, pruning tools, maintain sprinklers and related equipment.
- Assist personnel in maintenance and cleaning and maintaining of facilities including grounds, garden beds, clean floors, windows, various surfaces and hose various tanks, sidewalks, and surrounding areas.
- Assist maintenance and operations personnel by performing general laborer duties including clean-up, move furniture and equipment, and operate county vehicles and other as assigned.
Qualifications You Bring:
- Experience in the safe operation of hand and power tools
- Experience in the safe operation of hedge trimmers
- Experience in the safe operation of industrial pressure washers
- Experience in the safe operation of power lawn mowers
- Action Oriented: Identifies and seizes new opportunities; Displays a can-do attitude in good and bad times; Steps up to handle tough issues.
- Collaborates: Works cooperatively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives; Partners with others to get work done; Credits others for their contributions and accomplishments; Gains trust and support of others.
- Interpersonal Savvy: Relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people.
- Values Differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
- Decision Quality: Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
- Valid unencumbered Washington State Driver’s License.
- Pesticide certification/license (highly desired)
- Forklift certification (highly desired)
Working Conditions
- Work Location: South Treatment Plant - 1200 Monster Road SW, Renton, WA and other King County facilities as needed.
- Work Schedule: This full-time position works a 40-hour work week. This position is covered under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is overtime eligible. The position requires the ability to work all shift schedules and to report to work during adverse and inclement weather conditions.
- Union Representation: This position is represented by S.E.I.U. 925 (Wastewater Treatment Division)
- Duration: This recruitment aims to fill a Short-Term Temporary (STT) position with an anticipated duration of up to 6 months (ending around October/November, or up to 960 hours, whichever comes first).
- Physical Requirement: Incumbents perform field work at a wastewater treatment plant and associated facilities and are required to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, use ladders, and there is exposure to hazardous chemicals and noxious odors. A pre-employment physical, review of driving record, and reference checks will be conducted before any final job offer.
First consideration will be given to qualified S.E.I.U. 925 WTD applicants. We welcome applications from all qualified applicants. We value diversity, diverse perspectives and life experience and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.
Application materials will be screened for clarity, completeness and alignment with the experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skills essential for this role to determine which candidates may be invited to participate in a technical assessment and one or more panel interviews.
To Apply, Submit a
- Complete Application
- Optional Resume(will be reviewed if submitted)
- Optional Cover Letter(will be reviewed if submitted)
Who to Contact: For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact:
Rodney Dungo
HR Analyst
rdungo@kingcounty.gov
Discover More About the Wastewater Treatment Division: Visit our website and check us out at Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, YouTube and our WTD Blog.
Discover More About DNRP: Visit our website, explore an interactive map of our recent accomplishments and check us out at Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), LinkedIn, TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and Keeping King County Green News.
Sign up forJob Alerts to be notified of additional career opportunities with King County. Select the Natural Resources category for DNRP opportunities and explore other categories of interest.
Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.
Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.
Guided by our "True North", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ , people living with disabilities, and veterans.
King County 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.
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, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
Benefits
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what’s best for themselves and their eligible dependents
- Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
- Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
- Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
- 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays
- Generous vacation and paid sick leave
- Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves
- Flexible Spending Account
- Wellness programs
- Onsite activity centers
- Employee Giving Program
- Employee assistance programs
- Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
- Training and career development programs
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
01
Are you a current member of the SEIU 925 (WTD) labor union?
- Yes
- No
Do you possess a valid, unencumbered Washington State Driver’s License? Attach a copy with your application submission (REQUIRED).
- Yes
- No
Are you applying to this position as an eligible current or previous King County Employee Priority Placement Program Participant? AND Is this position the same or lower percentage of full-time when compared to the position held at the point of the notification of layoff? AND Do you possess the skills and abilities to qualify for this position?
- Yes, I was given a layoff notice from my Career Service role at King County and I am within two years of the effective date of my layoff. Additionally, the position I was laid off from was the same or a higher percentage of FT status when compared to this one.
- No.
If you answered yes to the question above and you are applying for this position as a Priority Placement Participant, to be considered, you must provide the following three pieces of information in the space provided: 1. The title you held when you received your layoff notice 2. The department you worked in 3. The effective date of your layoff
Required Question
Employer King County
Address King Street Center
201 South Jackson Street
Seattle, Washington, 98104
Phone 206-477-3404
Website http://www.kingcounty.gov/
Salary : $23 - $30
