Maintenance Worker I - Utilities

Essential Functions

• Set up "safe work zones" for Maintenance Worker IIs; clear vegetation; flag traffic using appropriate signage.
• Assist designated staff with turning water valves, repairing water leaks, operating television van and camera, retrieving tools, clearing sewage settling basins, pump removal repair and general maintenance.
• Prepare vehicles for use each morning, ensuring vehicles are properly fueled, cleaned and ready to be used.
• Absorb and dismantle the work site by setting up equipment and taking equipment down as needed.
• Perform preventive maintenance on section equipment as assigned; clean vactor truck and other section vehicles as assigned.
• Perform vegetation control as assigned.
• Paint fire hydrant valves as assigned.
• Change out manholes as assigned.
• Operate snowplow truck in inclement weather.
• Lead Community Service personnel and other volunteers as assigned.
• Perform other general maintenance work as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires one year experience in heavy manual labor or an equivalent combination of related education and experience;
• Must possess and maintain a valid Washington State Driver's License with a driving record acceptable to the City's insurance carrier;
• Must possess and retain Washington State Traffic Control and work zone safety certifications or be able to obtain within six months of hire.

Additional Information

• Must be able to work weekdays, weekends and evenings and be able to respond to emergency call outs.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift and carry objects weight up to 80 pounds.
• Ability to maneuver over rough, uneven, wet or slippery surfaces.
• Ability to climb ladders.
• Ability to reach, crouch, turn/twist, and stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to reach overhead or above the shoulders.
• Ability to push or pull objects.
• Ability to speak and hear to exchange information.
• Manual dexterity to operate equipment and hand tools.

Required Question

Are you willing to take 24 hour Standby duty and be available for after-hour emergencies when needed?

Yes

No

Required Question