Seasonal Hire- Marina Maintenance

Port Of Everett•Everett, WA

16d

About The Position

The Port of Everett, located on Port Gardner Bay at the mouth of the Snohomish River, was formed by the citizens of Everett in 1918 to create economic opportunities and protect the waterfront for the community. The Port has a long history of providing marine-related services and appropriate public access to the waterfront. The Port strives to bring quality jobs, business, and tourism opportunities to its local and surrounding communities, and is committed to enhancing, restoring and preserving the overall environmental health of our waterfront through environmental remediation, pollution prevention and resiliency planning. The Port of Everett operates three lines of business: 1) international shipping terminals; 2) marina facilities; and 3) real estate development. The Port operates eight shipping berths situated on approximately 125 acres of land, and specializes in handling high-value, conventional and over dimensional cargoes in support of the aerospace, military, construction, manufacturing, agriculture, energy and forest products industries. The Port of Everett runs the largest public marina on the West Coast with more than 2,300 recreational boating slips and a 13-lane public boat launch facility. On the real estate side, the Port owns 3,300 acres of property, including Jetty Island, and works to return environmentally damaged property to productive use, restoring economic prosperity to the waterfront. The Port’s properties also provide numerous public access and recreational opportunities for area residents and visitors to enjoy, supporting a vibrant, livable and balanced waterfront that generates economic and recreational opportunities. Through its operations, the Port supports nearly 40,000 jobs and contributes $433 million to state and local taxes. The Seasonal Maintenance role performs various tasks and/or assists journeymen with tasks related to the maintenance and operation of the marina facilities.

Requirements

Possess basic understanding, methods, practices and tools common to various construction trades, including carpenter, electrician, plumber, concrete finisher and painter
Have the ability to operate and use basic landscaping and maintenance tools
Demonstrate expertise specific to their profession and maintain appropriate licensing/certification
Have the ability to effectively communicate with customers, clients and coworkers
Have the ability to deal with problems requiring initiative and good judgement
Display the diplomacy necessary to address sensitive issues or complaints—both public and private
Possess effective conflict resolution and personal negotiation skills
Exhibit high ethical standards in the execution of position responsibilities
Cultivate and contribute to a dynamic, team-oriented work environment by being responsive, timely, respectful and knowledgeable
Communicate effectively in English, including the ability to read, write, analyze and interpret complex documents and other written material
Have the ability to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
Possess a valid driver’s license and maintain insurability under the Port’s auto insurance plan

Nice To Haves

Six (6) months related work or volunteer experience. Related work experience in janitorial, groundskeeping, light maintenance and working with the public is desirable
High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals
Demonstrates an outgoing, energetic demeanor and brings a positive attitude to the workplace
Able to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and adapt to the physical demands of the role
Proven ability to deliver exceptional, service driven experiences that consistently exceed guest expectations
Demonstrates strong teamwork skills and partners effectively with peers and leadership
Demonstrates professionalism, sound judgment, and respect in all workplace interactions

Responsibilities

Perform general groundskeeping of Port property, including sweeping, raking, shoveling, painting, power washing, garbage disposal, and recycling
Perform landscape maintenance throughout Port’s property and walking trails, including mowing, trimming, weeding and raking. Complete minor repairs as directed
Perform janitorial work throughout the Port marina facilities on an as-needed basis.
Operate equipment such as Port Vehicles, rolling stock and other equipment for maintenance and landscaping purposes
Demonstrate strong integrity and consistently uphold high work standards, ensuring tasks are completed accurately and responsibly
Work effectively both independently and as part of a team, maintaining focus and delivering results in any setting
Maintain a positive, solution-oriented attitude that supports a welcoming environment and contributes to effective daily operations
Assist Maintenance team in winterizing the Port’s landscaping
Assist in applying ice-melt to sidewalks when needed
Respond positively to customers and visitors, answering questions and handling requests that fall within the scope of the position's responsibilities. Refer other requests and issues to appropriate personnel
Observe all company, health, safety and environmental rules, ensuring that you are provided with full information on your area specific safety issues, all unique hazards are identified, and you are provided with the proper equipment to carry out your job in a safe manner
Maintain the work area to a high standard of housekeeping and low incidence of physical hazards.
Reports all incidents and accidents promptly to Supervisor or Manager
Participates in Port events to support organizational engagement and culture
Performs other duties and project assignments as directed to meet operational needs