Maintenance Technician III - Stormwater Crew - INTERNAL ONLY

City of Tumwater•Tumwater, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an INTERNAL ONLY opportunity for Maintenance Technician II to apply for Maintenance Technician III positions. The City of Tumwater is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician III to serve as a technical subject matter expert on the Stormwater Crew. This advanced journey-level position plays a critical role in maintaining and improving the City’s stormwater infrastructure, including drainage systems, catch basins, pipelines, ditches, and treatment facilities. In this role, you will perform complex maintenance, inspection, and repair work with a high degree of independence, including advanced troubleshooting and coordination of work activities. You will help support water quality goals, respond to storm-related events and emergency conditions, and ensure stormwater systems continue operating safely and effectively. As a Maintenance Technician III, you will provide technical guidance and mentorship to Maintenance Technician I and II staff, support team coordination, and help drive safe and efficient field operations. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced technician ready to take on increased responsibility, apply advanced skills, and continue growing within the City.

Requirements

This is an INTERNAL ONLY opportunity. This recruitment process is for Maintenance Technician II to apply for Maintenance Technician III positions. If you are an external candidate your application will automatically be rejected.
Possesses most/all necessary credentials for service to the assigned team.
Employees are expected to perform their duties in a manner that supports equity, safety, integrity, and professionalism.
Following all safety policies and procedures, treating coworkers and the public with respect, and conducting work ethically and responsibly.
Uphold public trust through fair, transparent, and lawful conduct and to contribute to a safe, inclusive, and respectful work environment.

Nice To Haves

Serve as a technical subject matter expert on the Stormwater Crew.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to Maintenance Technician I and II staff.
Support team coordination, and help drive safe and efficient field operations.
Serve as a technical subject-matter resource during field operations, as directed.
Shares institutional knowledge
Mentors junior staff on policies and procedures, including (but not limited to): work orders documentation task performance safety practices and personal protective equipment use.
General supervision from the Field Crew Lead or Assistant Utility Operations Supervisor
Provides lead direction, mentoring, and task coordination for Maintenance Technician I and II staff; no formal supervisory authority

Responsibilities

Independently inspect, diagnose, maintain, and repair complex stormwater conveyance systems including mains, culverts, manholes, open channels, and outfalls.
Perform advanced maintenance and corrective actions at stormwater treatment facilities such as ponds, vaults, swales, and proprietary BMP systems.
Identify structural deficiencies, erosion issues, and system failures and determine appropriate corrective actions.
Lead response efforts to flooding events, storm-related system failures, and drainage emergencies.
Identify, assess, and respond to illicit discharges, spills, and water quality concerns in coordination with supervisory staff.
Support compliance with state and federal stormwater permits by ensuring proper field practices and documentation.
Operate advanced stormwater maintenance equipment including vactor trucks, street sweepers, jetting equipment, pumps, and dewatering systems.
Lead setup, maintenance, and teardown of traffic control and work zones in accordance with City standards and MUTCD requirements.
Perform and oversee routine inspections, greasing, fueling, and preventative maintenance of assigned vehicles and equipment.
Ensure accurate and timely completion of work orders, inspection reports, and maintenance documentation.
Review field documentation for completeness and accuracy and assist with correcting deficiencies.
Update asset condition data, inspection findings, and maintenance history in asset management and GIS systems.
Implements and adjusts traffic control setups in accordance with approved plans, MUTCD requirements, and City standards.
Serve as traffic control lead or flagger as assigned.
Provide day-to-day technical guidance, mentoring, and training to Maintenance Technician I and II staff.
Coordinate job site activities, assign tasks, and ensure safe and efficient work practices.
Serve as project coordinator on complex or multi-day stormwater projects.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Makes field-level technical decisions within established procedures and authority and does not exercise formal supervisory or regulatory authority.
Performs advanced troubleshooting and determines appropriate corrective actions within established authority.
Makes field-level decisions related to safety, sequencing of work, and resource utilization.
Escalates major regulatory, environmental, or safety concerns to supervisory staff.