Maintenance Assistant - Seasonal Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mukilteo/jobs/newprint/4392744) Apply  Maintenance Assistant - Seasonal Salary $23.91 Hourly Location Mukilteo, WA Job Type Full-time Job Number 2024-02 Department Public Works Opening Date 02/22/2024 FLSA Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit NRE + Description + Benefits + Questions Description Under the immediate or general supervision of the Public Works Superintendent, the Maintenance Lead Supervisor or a Maintenance Lead Worker, assists with the maintenance of City facilities and performs assigned tasks to assist public works crews. The position consists of temporary shift work between April and September. Start and end dates vary. Shifts start as early as 6:00AM and end as late as 11:00 PM, including weekends and holidays. Essential Duties Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Under direct supervision, performs assigned tasks in order to maintain the City's park system, surface water system and other City facilities, including but not limited to: lawn mowing, tree trimming, weeding of flower beds and vegetation management in and around surface water detention ponds. Uses a variety of hand and power operated tools and equipment such as shovels, picks, blowers, hand compactors, pumps, drills, brooms, weed eaters, lawn mowers and other gas powered and electric hand tools to complete assigned tasks. Operates machinery and equipment such as a pickup truck or other light duty vehicles to complete assigned maintenance tasks. Performs routine daily maintenance of equipment including fueling, greasing, and checking fluid levels as needed. Performs work in compliance with federal and state laws, OSHA, WISHA and Department Policies and Procedures. Other Duties and Responsibilities: Responds to public inquiries in a courteous manner, provides response within scope of knowledge or refers the matter to employees of higher classification. Keeps records of daily tasks and incidents. Waters flower baskets, detention ponds maintenance, assists in asphalt patching and signage. Performs other duties as assigned. Skills and Abilities Required: Working knowledge of maintenance equipment and procedures. Working knowledge of safety standards and precautions related to maintenance. Ability to use the mechanical tools of the trade. Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend the English language. Ability to understand and follow written and oral directions. Ability to work cooperatively in a work crew . Ability to performs manual labor in all weather conditions. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public. Skilled in using hand tools and equipment of the laboring trade. Ability to work independently Operate pickup trucks and other light duty vehicles skillfully and safely. Physical Demands and Work Environment The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Depending upon the facility, the work is performed indoors or outdoors in all types of weather. The employee is exposed to a variety of potential hazards associated with working near or in traffic, park activities and maintenance equipment. Employees will be required to routinely work any time between the hours of 6:30 a.m. and 11:00 p.m., in the evenings, on weekends, or holidays and work odd shift hours or other hours as assigned. Duties require strenuous physical activity such as lifting and carrying heavy objects up to 50 lbs. routinely, shoveling, and other manual labor. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: + Must be 18 years or older + Possess a valid Washington State Driver's License + A driving record abstract from the Washington State Department of Licensing + must be provided to the city prior to the date of hire. + First Aid Certification and CPR (preferred) + Flagger's Card (preferred but not required) + Possess education and experience that provides the applicant with the necessary knowledge, skills, and ability required to perform the essential duties of the job. Supplemental Information The City of Mukilteo is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request. We encourage workforce diversity.