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The mission of Yakima County Government is to provide accessible, responsive and responsible public service through leadership and teamwork committed to understanding and meeting public needs.

Our Values:

• Integrity

• Common Sense

• Innovation

• Accountability

Position Data:

Utilities Maintenance Technician I-J23-U14-H

Regular

Non-Exempt (eligible for overtime)

Overview:

Job Description Summary
Pay Range: Utilities Maintenance Tech I: $24.74 - $30.79 per hour (AFSCME 2264, B23 Step 1-13)

Pay Range: Utilities Maintenance Tech II: $26.90-$34.11 per hour (AFSCME 2264 Pay Plan, B24 Step 1-13)

Pay Range: Utilities Maintenance Tech III: $29.53-$37.45 per hour (AFSCEME 2264 Pay Plan, B25, Step 1-13)

Hiring Range: Utilities Maintenance Tech I: $24.74 - $25.25 per hour (AFSCME 2264 Pay Plan, B23 Step 1-4 DOQ)

Hiring Range: Utilities Maintenance Tech II: $26.90 - $28.55 per hour (AFSMCE 2264 Pay Plan, B24 Step 1-4 DOQ)

Hiring Range: Utilities Maintenance Tech III: $29.53 - $31.34 per hour (AFSMCE 2264 Pay Plan, B25 Step 1-4 DOQ)

Position Closes: Open Until Filled with weekly reviews starting 10/20/25


There is one Utilities Maintenance Technician I/II/III opening with the Yakima County Utilities Division. This Position is responsible for performing a variety of specialized technical activities related to Safe Drinking Water Act Program to provide safe and reliable water service to customers within each of our systems. Ensures Clean Water Act NPDES waste discharge permit compliance with County’s wastewater systems to protect the environment and the public.

Utilities Maintenance Technician I is an Entry-Level position.
Utilities Maintenance Tech II/III are Journey-Level positions.


Benefits included in position:
Health Care Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life and Basic LTD)
Retirement Benefits
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Paid Sick Leave

Note: This is an AFSCME 2264 Bargaining Position.

This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies that occur within 90 days of the closing of this position. (This excludes Yakima County Sheriff's Office and Department of Corrections)

Responsibilities:

Essential Duties:

Ensures compliance with federal, state and local requirements in providing reliable and safe drinking water to the public under the Safe Drinking Water Act. Ensures compliance with federal, state and local requirements in wastewater treatment under the Clean Water Act. Checks proper operations of multiple County-owned water and wastewater facilities by recording flow meter and amp meter readings, calculating chlorine input into the system to confirm the chlorination equipment is operating properly, adding chlorine to solution tanks as necessary, testing the water in the distribution system for proper chlorine level, and inspecting reservoirs for leakage, vandalism or any exterior irregularities.

Repairs, installs, and relocates waterlines, water services, fire hydrants and related appurtenances.  Troubleshoots and repairs automated metering infrastructure and injection pumps. Inventories, purchases and maintains repair and maintenance parts inventory, supplies and materials.

Plans, organizes and coordinates scheduled and emergency repair crew activities, equipment and materials; instructs those involved in proper procedures. Serves on standby duty as needed.

Acts as the County’s Utilities Division’s representative during construction of water and wastewater systems. Inspects construction of water system improvements to ensure that construction is proceeding in accordance with approved plans and specifications. Reads and interprets approved plans and specifications to ensure parts and materials meet State and County specifications. Inspects premises for proper cross-connection protection.

Plans, schedules and performs periodic maintenance on wastewater systems including backwashing filters, jetting filter laterals, and cleaning ultra-violet (UV) lights.  Performs laboratory analysis for fecal coliform, dissolved oxygen, total suspended solids, pH and temperature.  

Plans, schedules and performs planned and periodic maintenanc