Find & Apply For Maintenance Helper / Assistant Jobs in Renton, Washington

Job Description The City of Renton's Public Works Maintenance Services Department is seeking dedicated and hardworking individuals to join the Streets section as Maintenance Services Workers 2. This position offers an opportunity to contribute directly to the safety, maintenance, and quality of the City's streets and public infrastructure. Maintenance Services Workers perform a variety of technical and physically demanding tasks in support of the Public Works Maintenance Division. Employees work both independently and as part of a team, applying sound judgment and problem-solving skills while following established guidelines and procedures. In this role, employees play an important part in advancing the City's vision, mission, and goals through dependable service to the community. This classification is part of a career series, and incumbents may perform duties at the entry and/or intermediate level depending on experience, qualifications, and assignment. Working for the City of Renton comes with an excellent benefits package, including: Deferred compensation with the City contributing 3% of the employee's salary. VEBA Plan with the City contributing 1% of the employee's salary. Medical, dental, vision and life insurance at affordable rates Paid leave for vacation, sick, eleven holidays and two "personal" holidays a year State of Washington Department of Retirement Systems Public Employee Retirement Systems (PERS) plan enrollment

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Perform general grounds maintenance duties including mowing, edging, weeding, planting, and pruning as well as applying specialized chemicals to control and eradicate weeds, insects and other pests. Remove litter and debris from roadways and facilities and assist in the cleanup of job sites, within right-of-ways, easements, and other areas as required. Assist in the excavation and rechanneling of ditches. Load and unload materials from trucks. Assist to maintain inventory of tools, equipment and supplies on vehicles. Dig and backfill excavations manually and using light equipment. Operate a variety of heavy and light equipment, specialized equipment and hand and power tools. Assist to maintain vehicle, tools and equipment in a clean, safe and proper working condition. Input data for a variety of records including work orders, time records and materials use records. Respond to customer questions and maintain good public relations. Perform traffic control duties in high traffic conditions for co-workers, other City departments and contractors as assigned. Utilize Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) as required. Drive commercial vehicles as assigned. Contribute to an environment of teamwork and respect. Foster a culture of equity and inclusion by recognizing the diverse needs and perspectives of groups and individuals. Remain current with relevant technological advancements as it relates to field. Participate in and help provide cross-training in processes as directed by management to ensure a well-rounded team for coverage purposes. Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance. Perform other duties as assigned. May be assigned to support City priorities during emergencies. Streets Section Assist in a variety of street construction projects, including building forms and mixing, pouring and finishing concrete; assist in street, pavement, sidewalk, curb and gutter construction, and repairing and painting guardrails. Assist in asphalt repair and construction; demolish and prepare for street, curb, sidewalk and related construction, maintenance and repair. For a complete Maintenance Services Worker 2 job description please click here .

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

One year construction maintenance experience. Valid driver's license. The following certificates are required within six (6) months of employment: Flagging certificate First aid and CPR certificates Forklift card. Successful passing of a required background check. Successful passing of a required driving record check. Positions that require a CDL are safety sensitive positions. Employment is contingent upon successful drug and alcohol screening and subject to random testing. The following certificates are required within one year of employment: Washington State CDL Class A driver's license with tanker endorsement NIMS 100 and 700 Certificates Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Lead (CESCL) Certificate Confined Space Entry Certificate

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Drive to offsite locations to perform essential functions. Move throughout City facilities and buildings. Operate a computer and other office equipment. Communicate with City employees and residents. Lift or move items weighing up to 100 pounds regularly. Lift heavy objects in awkward and confined spaces, using proper lifting and rigging techniques. Bending, stretching, and standing for extended periods.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions. Exposure to hazardous materials and noise from equipment. Work is performed within the right of way, and in high traffic conditions. Work evenings and/or weekend hours as needed. Maybe required to participate in standby or on-call rotation. Noise level out in the field is moderately loud. Noise level in the office is moderately quiet. Approved reasonable accommodation requests will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Selection Procedure Please consider visiting the City of Renton's Career Center for more information about our hiring process, benefits and other useful information. The City of Renton embraces a diverse and inclusive workforce and prides itself on promoting collaboration and teamwork in a positive environment while providing high quality services to the community. For more information about the City of Renton, please visit the following website: Why Renton The City has adopted an anonymous application process that prevents hiring managers from seeing personal identifiers, including candidates' names, addresses, and other similar information. This eliminates the possibility of unintentional or implicit bias during the screening of applications. For that reason, you will not have the ability to attach any documents to your application, including a cover letter or resume. Please make sure to submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application. Communication from the

City of Renton:

We primarily communicate via e-mail during the application process. E-mails from rentonwa.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. We also communicate via text and encourage you to sign up for text alerts when completing your job application.

Recruitment Process:

The screening process will include a review of minimum qualifications and applicants selected for an interview will be invited via email to self-schedule a time through the Government Jobs account. At minimum, this position will be subject to a standard criminal background check and professional reference check. This position requires driving and is also subject to a driving record check from the WA State Dept of Licensing (or other state equivalent). Driving records will be evaluated based on a points system depending on the infraction and severity. Accommodation Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing, or interview process may contact ajamilova@rentonwa.gov at least 2 days prior to the need.