Seasonal Helpers - West Point

The Wastewater Treatment Division transforms wastewater to become a valuable resource for all King County communities. For those who live, work, and play in King County to have a healthy and sustainable future, the work the Wastewater Treatment Division accomplishes is valuable and important. The impact the Wastewater Treatment Division has on King County shows how great it is to work for WTD.

The primary function of this position is to give assistance to the Gardening and Utility Worker staff at WestPoint Treatment plant. Seasonal Helpers will perform basic gardening work, pressure washing, litter and garbage removal, and other important tasks. Spring and Summer increase the workload on the Building & Grounds team, and an influx of energetic individuals help the team manage the workload. Because Seasonal Helpers assisting our team, we can maintain and beautify the trails, grounds, and structures of WestPoint. 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 that protects the water and environment by treating wastewater. 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. 

• Duties include operating mowers, pressure washers, line trimmers, leaf blowers, and other assorted hand or power tools
• 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, moving furniture and equipment, picking up litter, and operating county vehicles and other assigned tasks
• Assist the custodian in cleaning the plant common areas, emptying garbage, and working on deep clean projects around the plant

• 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 lawnmowers

• 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.

• Work Location: West Point Treatment Plant - 1400 Discovery Park Blvd, Seattle, WA, and other King County offsite facilities as needed starting initially at the Alki Wet Weather Treatment Station - 3350 Beach Drive SW Seattle, WA 98116
• 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 10/31/25, or up to 960 hours, whichever comes first). 
• Physical Requirement: Incumbents perform fieldwork at a wastewater treatment plant and associated facilities and are required to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, use ladders, and be exposed 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. 

• Complete Application
• Optional Resume (will be reviewed if submitted)
• Optional Cover Letter (will be reviewed if submitted)
• Completed Supplemental Questions

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To Apply

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