Public Works, Water Resources is recruiting for a Maintenance Worker I to join our Drinking Water Operations team. This is a fulltime, regular position.  This is an AFSCME represented position.

Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate should have the following skills and experience:

• Minimum of one-year experience in water distribution maintenance and water meter installation.
• Strong commitment in customer service.
• Ability to perform strenuous physical activities safely.
• Ability to use power equipment and hand tools safely and appropriately.
• Ability to assess water leaks and determine if they are on the customer side or the City’s side of the water meter preferred.
• Ability to use Cityworks, Drinking Water Operations’ asset management software preferred.
• Ability to use Collector, Drinking Water Operations’ inspection database preferred.
• Knowledge of navigating Itron mobile collector for water meter readings preferred.

To Apply

• Please attach a letter of interest, describing how you meet the ideal candidate profile (listed above) for this position, based on your previous experience.
• Only 50 applications will be accepted.  Please apply early to make sure your application is received.
• Only electronic applications are accepted.

Contact Information
If you have any questions about the position and/or requirements, contact Jeff Coleman, Operations Supervisor, at jcoleman@ci.olympia.wa.us or 360-999-8678

Examples of Duties / Knowledge & Skills

The essential functions of this position include but are not limited to:

1. Maintenance Workers I are responsible for basic, general upkeep, repair and/or cleaning in and around city buildings, structures, and property.
2. Assist with maintenance activities performed in Public Works, Parks, Olympia Center, and City facilities.
3. Perform basic pruning, fertilizing and transplanting; brush and litter removal; operation of tractors, hand/power mowers, edgers and fertilizer application devices; and may be trained on specialized equipment.
4. Assists with street repairs and winter sanding operations; shoveling various materials; operate hand/power tools; and other basic street maintenance.
5. Drives pickup and dump truck; and operate roller, paving machines, back hoe or street sweeper.
6. Assists with street signs and markings, guard rail, curbing and sidewalk repairs.
7. Assists in digging ditches and laying sewer/water/stormwater pipe; cleaning and checking valves; monitoring pumps for proper operation; and manhole and pavement repairs.
8. Punctual, regular and reliable attendance is essential for successful job performance.

Minimum qualifications & Requirements

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

1. Knowledge of basic building, landscaping or building maintenance techniques.
2. Knowledge of basic safety procedures and precautions.
3. Skill in operating and maintaining small manual/power tools and equipment.
4. Ability to perform strenuous physical activity.
5. Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
6. Ability to work as a member of a crew.
7. Ability to respond to citizen inquiries appropriately.

Experience/Education:

1. One year’s general work experience required.
2. Experience in specialty area (i.e. landscaping, building maintenance, streets, etc.) preferred.
3. Some positions may require the employee obtain special certification (such as Pesticide Applicators card or CDL) within timelines specified by the State of Washington or the City of Olympia.

Special Requirement:

1. Must possess a valid Washington State driver’s license and a Class “A” commercial driver license valid in the State of Washington.

Supplemental information

Contacts:

1. Maintenance Workers I have daily contact with other crew members for the purpose of work coordination.
2. However, City crews often work in highly visible locations and may be required to respond to questions from interested citizens.
3. It is important for all employees to respond to citizens with tact and patience.
4. If questions cannot be answered on-site, the worker is responsible for referring the citizen to the Lead Worker or other Department staff for assistance.

Supervision:

1. None.

Accountability:

1. The employee is accountable for performing assigned tasks in a quality, timely, efficient manner.

Working Conditions: (Working conditions will vary by assignment.)

1. Maintenance Workers may work in hazardous areas, including street surfaces, rights-of-way, medians, ditches, pits and underground vaults; and around heavy equipment or potentially dangerous tools.
2. Assignments may be outside and may occasionally require work in inclement weather and/or dirty, wet noisy or cramped work sites.
3. This position requires the physical ability to perform manual tasks, and mobility to navigate all types of surfaces and terrain.

The City of Olympia is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workforce. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.