Maintenance Worker I

City of Olympia

2d • $62,235 - $75,647 • Onsite

About The Position

The Wastewater and Stormwater Operations Section, within Public Works seeks a self-motivated, hardworking individual with good interpersonal skills to fill a vacant Maintenance Worker I position. This position will provide operation and maintenance assistance for both storm and wastewater utilities within Water Resources. (THIS POSITION IS REPRESENTED BY THE AFSCME UNION).

Requirements

• One-year general work experience.
• A valid Washington State Commercial Driver’s License.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively as a part of a team.
• Ability to use tact and good judgment in responding to questions from citizens and the general public.
• A positive “can do” attitude; takes the initiative to get the work done.
• Take direction well, fast learner, and good attitude.
• Adaptable to changing work environments.
• Knowledge of basic safety procedures and precautions.
• Skills and abilities with computer, tablet and smartphone.
• Ability to read blueprints, maps, and make basic notations to record map changes.
• Skill in operating and maintaining small manual/power tools and equipment.
• Ability to perform strenuous physical activity.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to work as a member of a team.
• Demonstrated punctual, regular and reliable attendance is required.
• Must possess a valid Washington State Class A Commercial Driver’s License with a tanker endorsement within 6 months of hire date.

Nice To Haves

• Background in stormwater or wastewater field preferred.
• Knowledge in wastewater or stormwater practices is a preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs general maintenance and repair of the City's utilities, which includes Wastewater, and Storm and Surface Water.
• Performs basic maintenance at storm and wastewater facilities. This includes pruning, vegetation control, and litter removal, fertilizing and transplanting plants.
• Assists with operations and maintenance crews to perform basic duties, such as installing manholes, catch basins, sewer/stormwater pipe, assisting on vactor trucks, operating dump trucks, backhoes, and providing traffic control for flagging.
• Operation of various hand tools and power tools including but not limited to mowers, edgers, blowers, weed eaters, jackhammers, rotary hammers, compactors, drills, portable pumps, chop saws, and may be trained on other specialized equipment (e.g. chainsaw).
• Assignments are generally outside and may require work in inclement weather and/or dirty, wet noisy or cramped work sites.
• This position requires the physical ability to perform manual tasks, and mobility to navigate all types of surfaces and terrain.
• This position may work in hazardous areas, including street surfaces, rights-of-way, medians, ditches, and confined spaces (e.g. manholes and sewer pump stations), and around heavy equipment or potentially dangerous tools.
• Daily contact with other crew members for the purpose of work coordination.
• Respond to questions from interested citizens with tact and patience.
• Refer citizens to the Lead Worker or other department staff for assistance if questions cannot be answered on-site.

Benefits

• The City of Olympia complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed