Workforce Trainee, Green Jobs

NOTE: This job posting is only for participants of King County's JumpStart Program in partnership with Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington. Please DO NOT apply if you are not a part of this program. 

Title: Green Jobs Workforce Trainee,JumpStart Program
Department: Mission Advancement
Reports to: Sector Navigator, Green Jobs
Supervises: N/A

FLSA Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt

Pay Rate: $25.00/hour

Employment Type: Temporary, during JumpStart Program

Duration: Up to 240 hours total (completed in 6 weeks/full-time or 12 weeks/part-time)

Benefits: This is a temporary, program-based role and is ineligible.

About the Position

The Green Jobs Workforce Trainee is a temporary, paid, work-based learning role for JumpStart participants placed with a clean energy or skilled-trades employer partner. Trainees complete up to 240 hours of hands-on, supervised work experience and participate in required JumpStart workshops.

The goal of the role is to build real-world job skills, gain resume-building experience, and transition into unsubsidized employment or an apprenticeship pathway.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Duties vary by Host Site and may include Entry-Level tasks that support Clean Energy & Skilled-Trades work, such as:

• • Assisting with job site setup and cleanup, tool and materials handling, and basic inventory support
  • Supporting experienced trades staff with routine tasks under supervision (electrical, HVAC, solar, weatherization, construction support, or related roles) or supporting experienced professionals in computer, phone-based, or in-person project management or customer service tasks within the construction or the green economy.
  • Following safety procedures and participating in safety briefings and required training
  • Practicing professional workplace skills including punctuality, communication, teamwork, and problem solving
  • Attending required JumpStart workshops (including Climate 101, Clean Energy 101, and Program Enrollment/New Hire Orientation)

Program Supports (What Trainees Can Expect)

• • Paid work experience with a participating employer partner
  • Career and employment support services and navigation through the JumpStart program, including connection to hiring opportunities after completion

Position Requirements: Qualifications under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

To successfully perform this job, individuals must be able to complete each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Qualifications

• • Interest in green jobs and/or skilled trades career pathways (including electrical, HVAC, solar, project management, manufacturing, and related roles)
  • Ability to follow instructions, ask questions, and learn on the job
  • Ability to consistently show up on time and communicate schedule changes promptly
  • Commitment to a respectful, inclusive workplace

Safety and Compliance

• • Trainees are expected to comply with all safety rules, policies, and instructions from the host site and program staff. This role does not require independent, unsupervised trade work.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will require:

• • Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and work outdoors or at active job sites (varies by host employer)
  • Ability to use basic hand tools and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) when applicable
  • Ability to follow site safety rules at all times, and OSHA 10 certified for all field-based roles
  • Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
  • Able to communicate with others effectively both verbally and written, including those who have limited English skills.
  • Maintain reliable attendance.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.  Goodwill believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities.

This position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications and job scope, but not limit our employees nor Goodwill to just the work identified. It is our expectation that each employee will offer their services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of the Goodwill.