Maintenance Laborer

Full Job Description

Do you want to build a career in the outdoors that maintains facilities and grounds that protects and enhances public health and safety?

If so, Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is recruiting for a skilled outdoor professional to serve as a Maintenance Laborer who can thrive in a dynamic workplace, while maintaining and improving our stewardship of the environment that enhances our City, local community, and the region.

The City of Seattle’s Watersheds in North Bend, WA covers over 100,000 acres and is carefully managed to supply clean drinking water to the greater Seattle area.

Maintenance Laborer is an integral part of Watershed Operations, an inclusive, adaptable team responsible for performing a variety of skills in ground maintenance, forest road improvements, and the building and maintenance of watershed facilities.

Successful candidates will enjoy working with their hands and a variety of equipment in an outdoor setting in varied climates and terrain in the Cascade Mountains.

Be a part of this dynamic team and make a difference in the community!

About Seattle Public Utilities (SPU): Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is a community-centered utility that delivers vital services to Seattle residents and businesses including drinking water, drainage and wastewater, and garbage/recycling/compost.

SPU also provides drinking water for 1.5 million customers in the region. SPU’s work includes system maintenance and improvements and keeping Seattle clean.

Over 1,500 SPU employees work with our community to provide affordable and equitable stewardship of our water and waste resources for future generations.

For more information about Seattle Public Utilities (SPU), checkout the:

• SPU Website
• SPU Workplace Expectations (Download PDF reader)
• Strategic Business Plan

SPU commits to Our City Values and Race and Social Justice as core principles that guide our work. We actively take steps to dismantle systemic racism and increase service equity.

We value diverse life experiences and strive to create a workplace that is welcoming to all. We take steps to be inclusive and equitable in our recruiting, hiring and promotional opportunities.

Why join our team?

We know work isn't only about what you do it’s also about who you work for and with! SPU provides a fun and family-friendly work environment that supports a work life balance, including:

• Family-friendly and multicultural work environment
• Generous benefits package
• Free Orca Pass
• City pension plan with employer/employee contributions
• Growth potential and advancement opportunities

Requirements

• Maintains grounds using a wide variety of hand and power-operated tools and equipment.
• Assist facilities maintenance and repair.
• Facilities maintenance includes knowledge of janitorial equipment, chemicals and techniques.
• Assist Workspace Management by moving furniture from one facility to another.
• Provide additional ground maintenance support during emergency situations and peak weather seasons.
• Manage tools, equipment and rentals on-site during emergency and non-emergency events.
• Drive pickup trucks and other motorized vehicles or equipment in connection with work activities.
• Assist 24/7 in emergency work and emergency response situations as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

Experience & Education:

• One (1) year experience performing general laboring/manual work involving construction, installation, repair, and maintenance of public facilities.

Experience and Education Equivalency:

• Combinations of appropriate education, training, certification, and experience will be evaluated on an individual basis for comparability to the minimum education and experience requirements.

Licenses: Current valid Washington State driver's license.

Certifications: Washington State Forklift Safety and Operation certificate is required within six months of hire. Training and certification will be provided by SPU for selected candidates.

Desired Qualifications:

You will be most successful in this role if you possess one or more of the following:

• Knowledge of and ability to use hand and power tools, operate various types of machinery and equipment including chain saws, weed eaters, zero turn mowers, chippers, toolcat, and floor auto scrubber.
• Ability to safely load and unload equipment from trailer and safely secure and transport equipment.
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to communicate and work effectively within a multi-cultural workforce serving a diverse customer base.
• Experience working with a work management systems such as Maximo and Datasplice.

Work Environment/Physical demands:

• Required to report to worksite 4 days a week from 5 am to 3:30 pm.
• Required to stand, walk, or bend for extended period of time.
• May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays in emergency situations
• Frequently required to lift objects up to 50 pounds. May occasionally be required to lift objects weighing more than 50 pounds.
• Occasionally work at heights up to 40 feet.
• Required to work outdoors in all types of weather.
• Required to work outdoors in a mountainous region. Where working conditions change quickly.

Additional Information

• If you are selected to advance in this hiring process, you may be asked to acquire a Full Washington Drivers Abstract from the Department of Licensing. Please do not provide until requested.
• SPU’s safety program requires a pre-employment medical assessment as a condition of employment in this position.

The full hourly range for this position is: $37.95 - $37.95.

Benefits: The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents.

More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at:https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits/employees-and-covered-family-members/most-employees-plans

Who may apply: The City of Seattle encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experience.

This position is open to all qualified candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences.

Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

If you have any questions, please contact Uma Suseelan at Uma.Suseelan@seattle.gov
Learn more about Seattle Public Utilities at our web page www.seattle.gov/util/