Temporary Worker

Position: Temporary Worker
Job Status: Open - applications accepted until position is filled
Compensation: $19.42 to $24.08/ hour DOE/Q

North Perry Avenue Water District, located in Bremerton, Washington, is hiring a Temporary Worker for a 4-month position during the upcoming summer season. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience supporting the essential systems that keep our community’s water supply running smoothly.

We’re looking for someone who takes initiative, enjoys working outdoors, and is ready to contribute as part of a small, hardworking team. In this position, you’ll help with a variety of construction and maintenance tasks that support the district’s water system, helping ensure reliable service for ourcustomers.

This position reports directly to the Field Operations Supervisor and follows a four-day workweek schedule, Monday through Thursday from 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Benefits and Salary:

• 1-hour sick leave earned for each 40 hours worked
• $19.42 to $24.08/hour / DOE/Q

Example of Duties:

• Assist with the maintenance of facilities such as landscaping, painting of buildings and/or fire
  hydrants
• Other duties as assigned

Necessary Skills and Abilities:

• Clear and effective communication (including though not limited to oral, written, and electronic)
• Ability to work with others as a team
• Ability to work individually as directed
• Ability to safely operate various power and hand tools
• Effective, respectful, and kind customer service
• Possession of a current Washington state traffic control flagger card can be a plus

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Possess a valid Washington State driver’s license
• Be capable of being insured
• Physical ability to lift 50 pounds, perform semi-heavy labor possibly in adverse weather
  conditions, and in emergency situations be able to work any hours of the day or night

Application Process:
Applications are available for pickup at our office (2921 Perry Avenue, Suite 101, Bremerton, WA 98310) or can be accessed using the link below. They can be filled out and submitted from there or printed and returned to our office via mail or our drop box located at 2921 Perry Avenue Suite 101, Bremerton, WA 98310. Drop box applications need to be in a sealed envelope and marked Attn: Jamie Knight. A resume and cover letter are required with all applications.

Upon review of applications, selected applicants will be contacted for possible interview or additional information. Interviewed applicants will be required to provide a driving abstract. North Perry Water is a Drug-Free Business. As such a pre-employment drug screening is required before any employment has commenced along with a background check.

Salary/Compensation: $19.42 - $24.08 per hour