Laborer (Group 3) chez Port of Seattle

As a skilled and experienced Laborer, you will help maintain our mitigation sites, public spaces, lagoons/ponds and wetland properties. In this role you will provide care and dedication to ensure our properties remain healthy and successful.

• You will operate power equipment, including mowing, line trimming, weeding, and tree pruning.

• You will clear debris with leaf blowers, apply mulch, snow removal, and garbage removal.

• You will work with weed killing chemicals such as Round Up and Imazypyr to eradicate noxious weeds.

• You will safely operate a truck and trailer to transport equipment throughout an entire day.

• You will support other tasks as needed to help crews when other work arises within the field.

• You will operate 14-pound, 6-foot-long line trimmers, 23-pound backpack blowers, backpack sprayers, 12-pound gas hedge shear, and 24-pound chainsaws in addition to driving a 60-inch riding lawn mower and 48-inch walk behind mower.

• You will use a telescopic chain saw, weed burning propane torches, 23-pound leaf blowers, 20inch chain saws, industrial woodchipper, aerator, small tractor for loading soil or mulch, mechanical forklift.

• Experienced – You have two (2) years’ experience in general laborer maintenance.

• Desired – We hope you have a Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) Pesticide Public Operators license or International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certification.

• Committed to Equity – You will apply equity and exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices in all aspects of the work. At the Port of Seattle, equity is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all Port employees.

• Knowledgeable – You are an expert in noxious weed identification and control methods, turf maintenance, identifying and controlling pest damage. Additionally, you are skilled in monitoring irrigation systems to determine whether it is operating efficiently and making necessary adjustments if needed.

• Customer Focused – You have a strong customer service mindset with both internal and external customers, modeling that behavior for the rest of the team and delivering excellent service under pressure during stressful/emergency situations.

• Safety Conscious – You are knowledgeable in safety best practices, keeping an eye out for various hazards and immediately correcting unsafe conditions.

• Driver’s License – You will need a valid Washington State Driver’s License, or the ability to obtain one, is required in order to travel locally to project sites.

• Work Schedule – Your normal work schedule will be Tuesday – Thursday, 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (40 hours per week). You may be required to work any and all assigned shifts, including weekends and holidays. You may be required to work during emergencies.

• Work Environment – You will work outdoors in all types of weather conditions including areas with potential hazards, which may include, but are not limited to bodies of water, electrical substations, varying degrees of height, confined spaces and during natural disasters/emergencies. Work will be conducted around all facilities maintained by Aviation Maintenance including public spaces and commercial properties

• Washington State Residency Requirement – Employees must establish a residence in Washington state within 30 days of their first day of employment and must maintain a residence in Washington State during their employment with the Port of Seattle. If a position is eligible to telework, work performed while teleworking must be performed in Washington State.

• Overtime Eligible – You are eligible for overtime pay in this role.

• Safety Requirements – You will be required to comply with all work rules, safety, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements.

• Security Requirements – As the successful candidate, you must pass a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) background check as well as a criminal history background check with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Your employment will be contingent upon obtaining a Port of Seattle ID badge upon clearance.

• Union Representation – This position is represented by Laborers union, Local 242.

 The Port of Seattle offers an extensive benefits package that rewards our staff for their valuable contributions towards the Port‘s mission. In addition to the summary below, benefit details for non-represented positions can be found on the Port of Seattle‘s website. If the position is represented by a union, please refer to the “Collective Bargaining Agreement” or contact the appropriate Union Representative for specific information related to benefits and eligibility.

• Healthcare – Medical, Dental, and Vision Care with options that work for you and your family.
• Paid Vacation – Just about four weeks per year that increases with tenure to rest and rejuvenate.
• Paid Sick Leave – At least one hour of sick leave for every 40 hours worked.
• Holidays – More than ten days per year to celebrate with family and friends away from work.
• Pension/Retirement Plans – A pension and additional savings plans to prepare for your future after the Port.
• Getting to Work – From subsidized parking and a low-cost public transit card to alternative work arrangements giving you an opportunity to work hybrid.
• Parental Leave – Six weeks of paid leave to spend with new additions to your immediate family.
• Development – From tuition reimbursement, training, stretch assignments and internal internships, we support a learning culture.
• Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion – The Port of Seattle values diversity as a source of innovation and strength. We are actively working across the organization to create a culture where all employees – regardless of race, gender, and other identities – succeed and reach their fullest potential.
• Work-Life Balance – We provide the resources to help you create habits to be healthy and balanced.
• Mission Driven – We are focused together in promoting economic opportunities and quality of life in the region by advancing trade, travel, commerce, and job creation in an equitable, accountable, and environmentally responsible manner.

Every role at the Port of Seattle is vital to our thriving community. We are a leader in moving people and cargo across the country and around the world. With facilities and property ranging in scope from a half-acre park to one of the largest airports and container terminals on the West Coast, we maximize the public assets in our portfolio with an eye toward best uses and environmental sustainability. Find out more here.
 

Our vision is to create a Port that mirrors – throughout its breadth of operations and services and within its leadership – the diversity of our communities, instill principles of equity into its culture, and ensures a fair and intentional distribution of opportunities to expand economic develop and quality of life for all in our region. Find out more about how our values RAISE us up and our commitment to equity.