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SUMMER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY – Seasonal
Yakima County Fire District #4 (East Valley Fire & Rescue) is looking to hire two (2) summer maintenance employees. This will be a 40 hour/week position for the months of June – September. The pay is $18/hour for this position with no anticipated overtime accrual or benefit accrual. The schedule for the maintenance positions will be determined at the time of hire. The maintenance positions will each work the same schedule so as to have a partner to work with throughout their time of employment.
The primary job for this summer help will be to paint all the hydrant bonnets in the EVFD response area. In addition, there will be station, vehicle and equipment maintenance projects assigned. Oversight for the positions will be from the shift Captains, or the ranking officer on a shift (see job description).
Qualified applicants will be allowed to respond to emergency calls for the EVFD as a volunteer with the EVFD to the level of training and certification they possess.
Minimal Requirements:
- Minimum of eighteen (18) years of age
- Must possess a valid Washington State Driver’s License with a driving record acceptable to the Fire District’s insurance carrier
- Must read and write and speak the English language
- Must be able to pass a background examination including criminal background check
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
- $18.00 per hour
APPLICATION PROCESS:
To apply for the position, you are required to submit the following:
- Cover Letter
- Resume, including two references
- Completed employment application – The employment application can be found by clicking here.
To apply, please submit a resume with cover letter, as well as the EVFD employment application which can be found at: www.ycfd4.org/file-locker. Applications may be submitted in person (Station 40 – 2003 Beaudry Rd) or electronically to: k.hogan@ycfd4.org with “Summer Maintenance Position” in the subject line.
Application deadline is May 1, 2023 at 5:00 pm.