Salary: $27.69 - $33.68 Hourly Location : Seattle, WA Job Type: Short Term Temporary, Full Time, 40 hrs/wk Job Number: 2024KC22854 Department: DES - Executive Services Division: Airport Opening Date: 10/16/2024 Closing Date: 10/30/2024 11:59 PM Pacific FLSA: Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit: T2E : L117-JUA-Utility Worker II Full- or Part-Time: Full Time SummaryKing County International Airport/Boeing Field (KCIA) is searching for a highly motivated, and enthusiastic team player to join our organization as a Short Term Temporary (STT) Airport Utility Worker II to help maintain our airfield and facilities. This position will have experience in construction, road maintenance, airfield maintenance, facilities maintenance and/or other heavy manual labor areas. This role is anticipated to last up to 6 months. ABOUT KING COUNTY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (BOEING FIELD) KCIA is one of the busiest primary non-hub general aviation airports in the nation. Located just four miles south of downtown Seattle, it averages 200,000 aircraft operations each year. In 2001, it was named by the National Air Transportation Association as one of the 100 Most Needed Airports in the United States. KCIA ranks among the most successful public investments in state history. The airport's annual economic impact is $3.5 billion - supporting more than 16,000 jobs and providing $1.8 billion in labor income in the county. The airport's 150 tenant businesses also directly support more than 5,000 jobs in the local economy. KCIA promotes the health of the aviation industry by establishing pipelines for employment and for employee development. As a general aviation airport, KCIA serves small, commercial passenger airlines, cargo carriers, including UPS, private aircraft owners, helicopters, corporate jets, and military and other aircraft. It is also the final delivery center for the Boeing Company's 737 aircraft and serves as the company's military flight center along with other Boeing operations. The Museum of Flight is located on the airport property with a wide variety of aircraft and exhibits showcasing aviation history. KCIA frequently is host to celebrities and dignitaries, including the President of the United States, who prefer Boeing Field because of its proximity to downtown Seattle and convenient connections to other business districts in the region. Due to its proximity to Lumen Field, T-Mobile Park, and other sports venues, many teams prefer to use KCIA when playing in Seattle. To learn more about King County International Airport please visit kingcounty.gov/airport. Job DutiesSCOPE OF JOB DUTIES:
- Operate motor vehicles and radios on runways and taxiways under the control of the Airport's Air Traffic Control Tower to perform airfield maintenance tasks and escort contractor personnel.
- Assist journey level trade workers who perform carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, heavy-duty mechanical work and airfield striping.
- Assist in performing minor maintenance, preventive maintenance, and repairs to facility; repairing and inspecting fences, sidewalks, roofs, gutters, and asphalt and concrete roads; clean and replace various signage types. Operate lift trucks and a variety of power equipment.
- Mow and rake airport grounds; trim shrubs and trees; perform heavy housekeeping and other grounds keeping as directed.
- Remove snow and ice. Maintain and repair runways and taxiways.
- Inspect and clean catch basins, storm vaults and pump houses.
- Provide FOD (foreign object debris) and litter control services.
- Lift, carry, move, or handle up to 50-pound bags, tools, equipment, and other objects to complete any of the above referenced functions.
- Respond courteously to airport tenants and the public.
- Respond to and support Airport emergencies, events and incidents including inclement weather events.
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, SkillsWE ARE LOOKING FOR CANDIDATES WHO:
- Have experience in construction, road maintenance, airfield maintenance, or other heavy manual labor areas OR completion of a recognized vocational trades program.
- Have knowledge in the use and care of hand tools and equipment used in airport maintenance, construction, road maintenance, or other heavy manual labor areas.
- Have knowledge of safety procedures for construction, airfield maintenance, or other heavy manual labor areas (fall protection, confined space, hazardous materials).
- Knowledge of heavy manual labor activities. Can follow verbal and written instructions.
- Can perform duties involving physical labor including bending, kneeling, standing, reaching, climbing, stooping, squatting, pushing, and twisting and can lift to 50 pounds.
- Are able to perform work outdoors and in inclement weather.
- Can adhere to federal, state, and county mandated safety regulations and policies.
- Are team players and understand the value of working as a team.
- Can exercise proper situational awareness in demanding conditions (i.e., working near landing, departing, and taxiing aircraft; precautions during day/ night operations, etc.).
- Have a demonstrated work history of predictable and reliable attendance. Basic mechanical aptitude.
- Are able to speak and understand Aviation English; standardized international language of civil aviation.
- Have basic knowledge of computers including navigation, email correspondence, time-tracking and other applications.
NECESSARY REQUIREMENTS:
- Successful applicants must have or obtain a valid driver's license from the state of Washington upon start date.
- An offer of employment will be contingent on successfully passing a reference check, pre-employment physical examination and a FAA background check.
- Must obtain full airfield driver's certifications within the first month after start of employment.
- Must be able to distinguish the colors red, green and amber; red, blue, yellow and white.
Supplemental InformationWork Schedule: 4/10hr shift on a day, swing, or weekend crew schedule. Weekend includes Saturday or Sunday. Current openings are for Wednesday - Saturday shift and Sunday - Wednesday shift. Schedules are subject to change. This full time position is non-exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act and is overtime eligible. Overtime work may be required. Alternate shift work, including nights, weekends, holidays, as well as extended work hours may be necessary to meet Airport operational and project demand. Union Representation: Local 117: International Brotherhood of Teamsters -- Joint Units Agreement ARE YOU READY TO APPLY? This position is open to all applicants. AKing County Application is required. This recruitment may be used to fill additional vacancies for up to 6 months. Please direct questions about this recruitment to Karina Cordova, HR Analyst at ...@kingcounty.gov.Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers. Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.Guided by our , we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans. King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation. To Apply If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement. King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage: King County pays 100% of the premiums for eligible employees and family members
- Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
- Retirement: King County employees are eligible to participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
- Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
- 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays
- Generous vacation and paid sick leave
- Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves
- Flexible Spending Account
- Wellness programs
- Onsite activity centers
- Employee Giving Program
- Employee assistance programs
- Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
- Training and career development programs
For additional information about employee benefits, visit our This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails. NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass. For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting. 01 Are you applying to this position as an eligible current or previous King County Employee Priority Placement Program Participant? ANDIs this position the same or lower percentage of full-time when compared to the position held at the point of the notification of layoff? ANDDo you possess the skills and abilities to qualify for this position?
- Yes, I was given a layoff notice from my Career Service role at King County and I am within two years of the effective date of my layoff. Additionally, the position I was laid off from was the same or a higher percentage of FT status when compared to this one.
- No.
02 If you answered yes to the question above and you are applying for this position as a Priority Placement Participant, to be considered, you must provide the following three pieces of information in the space provided:1. The title you held when you received your layoff notice2. The department you worked in3. The effective date of your layoff Required Question