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Job Title: Maintenance Worker - Public Works (Seasonal)
Recruitment Description:

Full salary range $12.95 - $15.46 per hour

 

Responsibilities include tasks of varying complexity involved in the recurring maintenance, installation and repair work of the water, street, storm water, sewer, parks and facilities functions of the Public Works Department, as well as the operation of equipment, tools and vehicles necessary to accomplish those tasks.  Work is performed cooperatively, in a manner that ensures individual, co-worker and public safety.  Limited office work is anticipated.  This temporary, seasonal, full-time (40 hours per week) position is expected to last for an approximate six-month duration and is FLSA-covered (eligible for overtime compensation). 

 

Required:  A High School Diploma or GED and any combination of education and experience that would provide the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge, and ability required to successfully perform the responsibilities of the position.  Two (2) or more years of municipal or government employment experience is additionally preferred.

 

Applications and complete job descriptions may be viewed in the links below or by visiting City Hall between the hours of 8 a.m.-5 p.m.,  Resumes must be accompanied by a completed and signed City of Covington employment application, or they will not be considered. A cover letter is additionally preferred.  THIS POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED.  Please mail or deliver application packets to:  Victoria Throm/Personnel Division; City of Covington; 16720   SE 271st Street, Suite 100; Covington,WA 98042.  EOE.

  

 
Job Title: Lifeguard
Recruitment Description:

Full salary range $12.34 - $14.74  per hour

 

The City of Covington is currently seeking lifeguards to work at the Covington Aquatic Center. Lifeguards are responsible for patron life safety, patron surveillance, water safety education, enforcing safety rules, and responding to emergencies and difficult situations in an appropriate manner. With appropriate training, lifeguards are responsible for teaching swimming lessons, cashiering, front desk customer service, janitorial tasks, and other tasks as assigned.

 

This is a regular, ongoing part-time position with weekly work hours that may vary, depending on need and the assigned work schedule, but the typical work schedule will be less than 20 hours per week. Additional work hours may be available on a temporary basis, such as during the summer months.

 

 Required:   Certifications include American Red Cross Lifeguard Training, First Aid, CPR, and AED.  A Northwest Lifeguard Certification is preferred, but may be obtained within the first 6 months. Prefer candidates 18 years of age or older to work early and late shifts.

 

Applications and complete job descriptions are provided in the link below or call Personnel Division at 253-480-2411. Resumes must be accompanied by a completed City of Covington Employment Application to be considered.  Please mail or deliver application packet to: Victoria Throm, Personnel Division; City of Covington; 16720 SE 271st St, Ste 100; Covington, WA 98042. EOE.

 

 
Job Title: Water Safety Instructor
Recruitment Description:

Full salary range $15.53 - $18.54  per hour

 

The City of Covington is seeking Water Safety Instructors (swim instructors) to work at the Covington Aquatic Center. Water Safety Instructors are responsible for patron life safety, patron surveillance, instruction (e.g. teaching swimming lessons, leading water exercise classes, etc.), supervision, record keeping, completing progress reports, and other tasks as assigned.

 

This is a regular, ongoing part-time position with weekly work hours that may vary, depending on need and the assigned work schedule, but the typical work schedule will be less than 20 hours per week. Additional work hours may be available on a temporary basis, such as during the summer months.

 

Required certifications include American Red Cross Lifeguard Training, First Aid, CPR, AED, and Water Safety Instructor.  A Northwest Lifeguard certification is preferred, but may be obtained within the first 6 months.

 

Applications and complete job descriptions are provided in the link below, or call the Personnel Division at 253-480-2411. Resumes must be accompanied by a completed City of Covington Employment Application to be considered.  Please mail or deliver application packet to: Victoria Throm, Personnel Division; City of Covington; 16720 SE 271st St, Ste 100; Covington, WA 98042. EOE.

 

 
 
Job Title: General Volunteer Positions (Non-employment)
Recruitment Description:

The City of Covington has a variety of uncompensated volunteer opportunities, depending on the volunteer's skills and availability. For more information about student volunteer positions, please follow the "Full Job Description" link below.

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer to give back to your community and would like to submit an application, please do NOT click on the employment application link on this page. You may print a Volunteer Application by accessing the "Forms" link at the top of this page, scroll down to the "Volunteer Information" heading, click on and print the appropriate volunteer application, then complete and mail it to: Attention: Victoria Throm; City of Covington; 16720 SE 271st Street, Suite 100; Covington, WA 98038.

If you would like additional information on volunteerism in the City of Covington, please call Victoria Throm at (253) 638-1110, ext. 2237.

 

   
 

 

 

 

 
Job Title: Police Positions
Recruitment Description:

For Covington police employment, please visit the King County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) recruiting page. Covington Officers are Sheriff's Office Employees who are dedicated to our community by contract.