Maintenance Technician - Seasonal

Port of Skagit • Burlington, WA

5d • $20 - $24

About The Position

The Seasonal Maintenance Technician performs work under direct and general supervision to provide general maintenance support to marina, airport and facilities operations, Port buildings and grounds. Promote the Port’s Promise, Mission, Vision and Values.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Implement the Port’s Promise, Mission, and Vision. Exhibit the Port’s values, behavioral and leadership expectations including truthfulness, integrity, and teamwork.
Demonstrate workplace safety: follow all safety rules and guidelines, lead by example, and encourage safety practices among colleagues.
Provide basic grounds work including mowing, clipping and weeding, brush and leaf removal.
Support Maintenance Tech 1, 2 & 3 staff as assigned on more complex building and grounds work including repairing general plumbing, carpentry, and electrical, cutting trees, and/or work requiring operation of heavy equipment, and response to tenant calls and concerns or other work as needed.
Performs custodial work as assigned, which may include pressure washing.
Properly operates basic shop tools and equipment.
Cleans docks and other marina structures.
Respond to customer maintenance requests with a high level of professionalism and customer service.
Perform other duties, responsibilities, and special projects as may be required.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work is performed both indoors and outdoors. Some work will be performed sitting at a desk operating a computer, phone and other related office equipment. Work performed outdoors may require walking and or standing for long periods of time on hard uneven surfaces and/or in grassy wetland environment. While working indoors, typically the noise level in the work environment is moderate. While working outdoors, the noise level may increase from moderate to high. Exposure to loud noises, both indoors and outdoors, on a daily basis is due to industrial, aviation, marine, maintenance and repair activities. The work environment could include the use and handling of chemical substances and solutions; which could be potentially hazardous if label instructions are not adhered to, mixed or combined properly.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
This position requires the ability to hear, speak and understand the spoken word in order to respond promptly to calls for assistance and to be able to communicate clearly. Must have the dexterity and manual skill required to operate the keyboard of a computer terminal, a radio communications device, and the ability to read maps, drawings and other related project materials. This position also requires the ability to operate a motor vehicle and to maneuver through various types of terrain (asphalt, gravel, treed, wetland and uneven surfaces) in the environment.

WORK PERFORMED
Examples of work performed include assisting with Airport, Business Park, and Marina Facilities, equipment operation and administrative tasks.
Type of equipment used: Motor vehicles, golf carts, mowers, sprayers, power and hand tools, lifters, telephone and cell phones, speciality equipment for construction and carpentry, plus other basic shop tools and equipment including pressure washers.

Requirements

• Formal Education: High school graduate or equivalent, must be at least 18 years of age. Additional training and/or education in maintenance technical courses is desirable.
• Work Experience:
• Maintenance/equipment experience is desirable.
• Training/Certification/Licenses:
• Valid Washington state drivers’ license (must be insurable)
• Computer & Other Skills:
• Ability to build good working relationships with coworkers, Supervisors, Managers, Executive Director and the public; exercise good communication skills and create an environment of trust and mutual respect.
• Willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions

Nice To Haves

• Additional training and/or education in maintenance technical courses is desirable.
• Maintenance/equipment experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Implement the Port’s Promise, Mission, and Vision.
• Exhibit the Port’s values, behavioral and leadership expectations including truthfulness, integrity, and teamwork.
• Demonstrate workplace safety: follow all safety rules and guidelines, lead by example, and encourage safety practices among colleagues.
• Provide basic grounds work including mowing, clipping and weeding, brush and leaf removal.
• Support Maintenance Tech 1, 2 & 3 staff as assigned on more complex building and grounds work including repairing general plumbing, carpentry, and electrical, cutting trees, and/or work requiring operation of heavy equipment, and response to tenant calls and concerns or other work as needed.
• Performs custodial work as assigned, which may include pressure washing.
• Properly operates basic shop tools and equipment.
• Cleans docks and other marina structures.
• Respond to customer maintenance requests with a high level of professionalism and customer service.
• Perform other duties, responsibilities, and special projects as may be required.

Benefits

• Paid Sick Time – accrues at 1 hour for every 40 hours worked.
• Employer provided clothing/uniforms and boot allowance, as applicable to position.
• The Port of Skagit offers an end-of-the-season bonus to seasonal employees who meet the criteria for eligibility. To be eligible, the seasonal employee must work 12 full weeks within the 2025 summer season (between the months of May to September 2025). Upon completion of eligibility requirements, seasonal employee may choose either a $1,000 end-of-season bonus paid directly to them, or a $2,500 tuition stipend paid directly to an accredited college, university, or trade school where the seasonal employee is actively enrolled.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED