Utility Worker 3

Washington State University • Prosser, WA

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About The Position

As the Utility Worker 3 for the Washington State University (WSU) Irrigated Agriculture Research and Extension Center (IAREC) in Prosser, WA, you will provide comprehensive support for facilities maintenance, inventory management, and safety compliance. You will perform semi‑skilled repairs; coordinate, schedule, and monitor work requests; purchase and manage supplies; and complete groundskeeping and custodial tasks. You will also support seasonal farm activities, operate equipment and vehicles, and ensure accurate inventory tracking and surplus management. In addition, you will serve as the Safety Officer by overseeing workplace safety programs, conducting inspections, maintaining compliance records, and coordinating required training.

Requirements

• Physical ability to do required work AND one year experience as a Utility Worker 2 OR equivalent education/experience.
• Two years of experience in building and/or equipment repair or maintenance or construction.
• Ability to use power tools, hand tools, heavy equipment and machinery.
• Ability to obtain forklift certification within 4-months of employment.
• Ability to obtain a pesticide applicators license within 6-months of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with inventory and surplus processes.
• Experience at a research facility or similar facility requiring lab inspections.
• Experience with safety protocols and training, including those relevant to environmental health, preferably in a lead role.
• Experience maintaining safety records.
• Knowledge of basic computer functions for communication and spreadsheet operations

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive support for facilities maintenance
• Provide comprehensive support for inventory management
• Provide comprehensive support for safety compliance
• Perform semi‑skilled repairs
• Coordinate, schedule, and monitor work requests
• Purchase and manage supplies
• Complete groundskeeping and custodial tasks
• Support seasonal farm activities
• Operate equipment and vehicles
• Ensure accurate inventory tracking and surplus management
• Serve as the Safety Officer by overseeing workplace safety programs
• Conduct inspections
• Maintain compliance records
• Coordinate required training

Benefits

• WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees