Maintenance Assistant - Streets Department

City of Marysville • Marysville, WA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Assistant performs manual labor to help install, inspect, maintain, repair, and service municipal facilities, utilities, equipment, and City right-of-ways. The role includes entry-level and routine maintenance activities, generally under immediate supervision. Repetitive tasks may be performed under general supervision after they are learned, and work is reviewed frequently. The position is in the Streets Department and is represented by the Teamsters union.

The regular schedule is a 9/80 Schedule B: Monday through Thursday, 6:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and every other Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The employee may be called to work at irregular times in emergency situations.

Requirements

• Must possess, or be able to obtain within one month of hire, a Washington State Driver’s License.
• Must possess, or be able to obtain within six months of hire, first aid and CPR certifications.
• Must possess, or be able to obtain within six months of hire, flagger certification.
• Able to meet the physical demands of the job, including frequent lifting of up to 25 pounds, occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds, and lifting or moving 50 to 100 pounds with assistance.
• Able to perform work involving frequent standing, walking, sitting, kneeling, bending, or climbing, and use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Required vision abilities include close and distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with general maintenance, installation, inspection, repair, and servicing of municipal utilities, facilities, or equipment.
• Assist with grounds and right-of-way maintenance, including weeding, cutting grass and brush, landscape installation and maintenance, cleaning, painting, litter control, and graffiti abatement.
• Independently perform repetitive tasks such as manual plant watering, litter control, and graffiti abatement when assigned.
• Use hand and power tools, including weed eaters, hedge trimmers, walk-behind mowers, and backpack blowers.
• Assist with traffic control, including flagging and setting up work zones to protect crews and equipment.
• Work in other divisions on similar duties during peak workloads, labor shortages, emergencies, or other critical work situations.
• Accept guidance, direction, and feedback from others.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED