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Maintenance Aide II (Facilities) (Seasonal)

Salary

$21.08 Hourly

Location

City of Bellingham, WA

Job Type

Seasonal Recurring Positions (3-4mo, 6 mo, 8-9mo)

Job Number

26- Maintenance Aide II Seas

Department

Parks & Recreation

Division

Park Operations

Opening Date

03/20/2026

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

Local 1937

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Nature of Work

Looking for an opportunity to work outdoors and help keep our parks clean, maintained, and safe? Apply today to join our team! Learn more about our parks by visiting our website (https://cob.org/gov/dept/parks) ! Seasonal Positions are available in Parks. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and this posting may be closed at any time. The length of the season worked may vary depending on the date of hire and typically run from April through September.

JOB SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for performing basic maintenance and physical labor associated with the Parks Facilities program area. Facilitates reservations and events; assists the public; performs lockup/security and custodial duties; conducts facility sanitation, inspections and reporting; collects trash/litter and recycling; and, performs basic repair and maintenance of structures, systems, equipment, furniture, fountains and fixtures. Work is performed as part of an assigned crew or independently after a period of training.

The Parks Operations Department currently has the following seasonal positions for 2026:

• Maintenance Aide II (Facilities)- Seasonal: 1 position (Season runs April 1 to September 30)

  SALARY AND BENEFITS INFORMATION:

  This position will start at Step 1 ($21.08/hour). Employees receive step increases in accordance with the Guild of Pacific Northwest Employees, Local 1937 Collective Bargaining Agreement (https://cob.org/about/employment/labor-agreements-pay-schedule) and City policy. The full hourly range for this position is $21.08 - $27.49.

  At the City of Bellingham, we offer the following benefits that help you thrive in both your career and personal life.

• Six-Month Seasonal Positions:

• 1 hour of Washington State paid sick leave accrued for every 40 hours worked

• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Washington State Retirement plan (DRS) for retirement security

• Upon union eligibility, paid holidays during employment period

• This position is not eligible for benefits, except as required by law.

  This position becomes represented by the Local 1937 bargaining unit after the completion of 1040 hours working an average of at least 12 hours per week, on an annual basis. You can find more details on ou r employment benefits page (https://cob.org/gov/dept/hr/employee-benefits) and labor agreements page. (https://cob.org/about/employment/labor-agreements-pay-schedule)

  ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

  1. Assists with preparation and facilitation of Parks reservations and events, including set up and take down of a variety of basic equipment such as PA systems and athletic field equipment. Prepares facilities such as community buildings, picnic shelters and pavilions with commercial kitchens for scheduled activities, events, or reservations. Accommodates special requests such as water, electricity and movement of park furnishings.

2. Performs custodial activities in park restrooms and facilities. Empties trash containers, picks up litter, washes windows and performs other cleaning activities. Inspects and cleans park furniture such as picnic tables, benches, grills, and hard surfaces such as sports courts, sidewalks, roads, parking areas, and picnic shelter/pavilion flooring. Replaces paper products and restroom supplies daily.

3. Assists with scheduled maintenance and repairs. Performs basic repair to structures, furniture/fixtures, and systems involving carpentry, painting, and other building trade skills often in response to vandalism.

4. Performs lockup/security of park facilities. Answers inquiries and informs or advises the public of park rules, regulations and reservation policies within scope of authority, deferring to higher classified staff when necessary. May post notices on illegally parked vehicles as directed. Escalates issues to higher classified staff or Police Department for serious enforcement issues outside scope of responsibility.

5. Assists with illegal camp removal, removing trash and accumulated debris from camp sites.

6. Operates a variety of hand tools and power equipment, such as blowers, pressure washers, drills, generators, and chain saws.

7. Operates or assists in the operation of automotive equipment such as pickup trucks, small dump trucks, lift trucks, and other similar equipment as assigned.

8. Conducts daily visual inspection and maintains all assigned equipment. Maintains tools by cleaning and ensuring proper storage. Reports tool needs and concerns to Supervisor.

   ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

• Logs information, completes work orders and paperwork required by supervisor.

• Performs other related duties within the scope of the classification.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed primarily outdoors in all weather conditions. The work involves a moderate risk work environment which requires employees to follow established safety procedures in operating equipment and vehicles, handling irritant materials, working in unsanitary conditions and performing repetitive actions. May be exposed to hostile behavior, offensive language, or interactions with volatile individuals. Employees are required to wear personal protective equipment, use appropriate safety equipment and follow standard safety practices. Occasionally works indoors at a desk or computer terminal.

Physical abilities to perform the essential functions of the job including:

• Frequently communicate accurate information and ideas to others;

• Work outdoors in all types of weather conditions;

• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate hand and power equipment safely and efficiently;

• Perform tasks requiring repetitive hand and arm movements;

• Work overhead for extended periods of time;

• Occasionally operate a computer and other office machinery such as a keyboard, mouse, phone, and computer;

• Traverse uneven terrain, working above ground, and inside, under and above equipment, buildings, facilities equipment in outdoor environments;

• Frequently transport objects weighing up to 50 lbs., including small equipment and supplies. Equipment and materials in excess of this weight are moved with assistance.

Experience and Training

• Previous work experience in grounds and facilities maintenance or manual construction labor using manual and power tools and motorized equipment preferred.

Necessary Special Requirements

• Employment contingent upon passing a criminal background check and child and vulnerable adult abuse records check (See Fair Hiring Practices below).

• Valid Washington State driver's license by the time of hire with proof of good driving record. A three-year driving abstract must be submitted prior to hire.

• Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule involving working evenings, weekends and holidays, as assigned.

• At least 18 years of age by time of hire.

• Verification of ability to work in the United States by date of hire.

Selection Process

You are encouraged to print a copy of this job announcement for your reference as the process moves along

Please ensure your application is complete and all required information has been provided. Standard completeness means all application fields (contact information, personal information, education, work experience, references, and supplemental questions). Application materials should comprehensively document your experience and skills related to the position responsibilities and experience/training requirements. As part of the City’s commitment to reducing bias in the hiring process, Human Resources redacts personally identifiable information for reviewers. Only the documents listed as required will be reviewed.

This is a continuous recruitment. Complete applications will be sent to the department for further review. The Parks Operations department will contact the top candidates to schedule interviews.

Please Note: Candidates will receive updates regarding application status via email. Please be sure to check your email frequently, including your spam folders for messages filtered by your email providers.

Equal Opportunity:

The City of Bellingham is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in its work force. We do not make decisions on the basis of an individual's race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, age (40+), disability, retaliation, sexual orientation or gender identity, honorably discharged veteran or military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking, use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. All are encouraged to apply for employment.

Fair Hiring Practices

• The City provides individuals who have been arrested or convicted of a criminal offense an equal and fair opportunity to obtain employment.

• The City will not inquire about an applicant's criminal history until after a conditional job offer has been made.

• The City will disregard the prior arrest and conviction record of an otherwise qualified individual unless the offense is directly related to the job position for which the individual has applied.

• The City will notify an otherwise qualified applicant about a potentially disqualifying conviction and give the applicant an opportunity to submit information regarding the accuracy of the criminal records as well as evidence of mitigation or rehabilitation, as appropriate.

  Seasonal Positions Benefits vary depending on the length of the season. All positions become represented by The Guild of Pacific Northwest Employees, Local 1937 bargaining unit after the completion of 1040 hours working an average of at least 12 hours per week, on an annual basis, during the 12 months preceding attainment of the 1040 hour threshold.

  3-4 Month Recurring Seasonal:

In a seasonal 3-4 month recurring position with the City of Bellingham, employees are allowed to work up to 40 hours per week, for no more than four months. These positions are not eligible for benefits, except as required by law.

6 Month Recurring Seasonal:

In a seasonal 6 month recurring position with the City of Bellingham, employees are allowed to work up to 40 hours per week, for no more than six months. These positions are not eligible for benefits, except as required by law. These positions are covered by the State of Washington Department of Retirement Systems PERS plan. PERS requires mandatory employee and City contributions. Please visit the DRS website (http://www.drs.wa.gov/) for more information on PERS.

8-9 Month Recurring Seasonal:

In a seasonal 8-9 month recurring position with the City of Bellingham, employees are allowed to work up to 40 hours per week, for no more than nine months. These positions are recurring each year and include Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision), Retirement Benefits (through Department of Retirement Systems) and Paid Leave (Holiday, Vacation, Sick) while in season. See our benefits section (https://www.cob.org/employment/pages/benefits.aspx) for additional information.

This position is represented by The Guild of Pacific Northwest Employees, Local 1937 bargaining unit. Specific benefit information including Holidays, Vacation Accruals, Health, Dental and Vision Plans with cost sharing and Deferred Compensation Match can be found in the Local 1937 labor agreement (http://cob.org/wp-content/uploads/1937-Contract-2020.2021-Final.pdf) .

These positions are covered by the State of Washington Department of Retirement Systems PERS plan. PERS requires mandatory employee and City contributions. Please visit the DRS website (http://www.drs.wa.gov/) for more information on PERS.

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Thank you for your interest in this position at the City of Bellingham! To ensure a consistent review, only the City of Bellingham job application and required supplemental documents will be reviewed. Cover letters and resumes are not reviewed unless they are required as part of the process. When applying for this position, you must thoroughly complete each section of your application, and provide a thorough response to each of the supplemental questions. Please do not indicate "see resume" or copy content that is unrelated to the position being applied for from your resume when answering these questions.

Have you read and understood the information listed above?

• Yes

• No

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  Do you have a valid Washington State driver's license or the ability to obtain one by time of hire and a good driving record? The successful candidate must submit a three-year driving record abstract prior to hire, with periodic submission of driving abstract per City policy.

• Yes

• No

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  Are you at least 18 years of age or older?

• Yes

• No

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  Are you willing to work a flexible schedule involving working evenings, weekends and holidays, as assigned?

• Yes

• No

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  The 2026 season for this opportunity runs from April 1, 2026 - September 30, 2026. Are you available for the duration of the 2026 season? Employees who are hired after the start of the 2026 season will work for the remainder of the schedule season.

• Yes

• No

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  What months can you work? CHECK ALL MONTHS THAT YOU ARE AVAILABLE TO WORK

• April

• May

• June

• July

• August

• September

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  When can you begin work?

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  Describe your work experience in grounds & facilities maintenance or manual construction labor. Please note that this is a preferred qualification.

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  Describe your work experience using power tools and motorized equipment.

  Required Question

Employer

City of Bellingham

Address

104 West Magnolia Street Bellingham, Washington, 98225

Phone

360-778-8228

Website

http://www.cob.org/employment

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