Maintenance Worker I-II (Multiple Openings)

City of Des Moines Washington•Des Moines, WA

About The Position

Maintenance Workers perform a wide range of manual, semi-skilled, and skilled work in the installation, repair, and maintenance of City infrastructure, facilities, and public spaces. Employees are typically assigned to a primary division but may assist other divisions during emergencies, peak workloads, or special projects. These positions are under the general supervision of the Maintenance Superintendent and Crew Chief. Maintenance Divisions: Surface Water Management Surface Water Maintenance Workers focus on protecting water quality and maintaining the City's stormwater system, including: Installing, repairing, and maintaining storm drainage systems, culverts, and ditches Inspecting and maintaining approximately 4,600 catch basins throughout the City Responding to flooding and storm-related emergencies and pollution incidents Streets Division Streets Maintenance Workers ensure safe and reliable transportation infrastructure by: Repairing potholes, sidewalks, and roadway surfaces Performing pavement patching, crack sealing, striping, and signage installation Supporting snow and ice operations and emergency debris response following accidents or storms Parks Division Parks Maintenance Workers help maintain parks, open spaces, and recreation facilities, including: Maintaining turf, trees, landscaping, and athletic fields Installing and repairing irrigation systems Maintaining playgrounds, park structures, trails, and landscaped areas Applying fertilizers and pesticides in accordance with required licensing Classifications: Maintenance Worker I - Entry Level Performs routine maintenance and construction tasks under close supervision Typically has limited related work experience and receives on-the-job training Progression to Maintenance Worker II occurs upon meeting required experience and performance standards Maintenance Worker II - Journey Level Performs the full range of duties with minimal supervision Operates commercial vehicles and specialized equipment Provides experienced support during complex or emergency operations

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Related experience in the installation, repair and maintenance of streets strongly preferred.
Vocational school or technical training in maintenance and repair or construction trade preferred.
Successful completion of pre-employment background, criminal history, and driving record checks.
Possession of a good driving record, and ability to maintain throughout employment.
Possession of a valid Washington State driver's license
Possession of a valid First Aid/CPR card, or obtain within three months of hire date, and ability to maintain throughout employment.
Possession of a current Washington State Department of Transportation Traffic Flagging Card or obtain within three months of hire date, and ability to maintain throughout employment
Park Division employees must obtain a Commercial Pesticide Operator's License within the first year of employment; and ability to maintain throughout employment.
Four years' equivalent work experience in Streets Maintenance, SWM and/or Parks
Possession of a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
Pre-employment, random, and post-accident drug and alcohol testing are required for this position.
Because of the known effects of tobacco use, the City of Des Moines does not hire applicants who use tobacco products.
Duties require being available to work nights, weekends, standby and emergency call-ins.
This position requires the ability to walk, kneel, stand, crouch, crawl, climb ladders, bend, dig, hear and speak to exchange information, and occasionally push, pull, and lift objects weighing up to 100 pounds.
Position requires driving a vehicle to conduct work.

Nice To Haves

Related experience in the installation, repair and maintenance of streets
Vocational school or technical training in maintenance and repair or construction trade

Responsibilities

Installing, repairing, and maintaining storm drainage systems, culverts, and ditches
Inspecting and maintaining approximately 4,600 catch basins throughout the City
Responding to flooding and storm-related emergencies and pollution incidents
Repairing potholes, sidewalks, and roadway surfaces
Performing pavement patching, crack sealing, striping, and signage installation
Supporting snow and ice operations and emergency debris response following accidents or storms
Maintaining turf, trees, landscaping, and athletic fields
Installing and repairing irrigation systems
Maintaining playgrounds, park structures, trails, and landscaped areas
Applying fertilizers and pesticides in accordance with required licensing