Maintenance Worker I - Utilities

City of Lynnwood•Lynnwood, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Lynnwood is hiring a Maintenance Worker I for our Public Works Utilities department! Under close supervision, performs physical labor in utilities maintenance.

Requirements

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.
Knowledge of basic safe work practices, including safety precautions for operating power equipment and use of personal protective equipment.
Knowledge of basic arithmetic, including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
Knowledge of basic traffic rules and regulations.
Ability to use standard construction tools, such as hammer, saw, drill, wrench, screwdriver, sprayer, chain saw and other tools and ability to use basic computerized equipment.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to work with cleaning fluids, paints, cleaning agents and other solutions.

Responsibilities

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.
Assist designated staff in preparing and dismantling 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.
Maintain regular attendance.