Drinking Water Seasonal Maintenance Worker I

About the Position
The Public Works Department has openings for approximately two (2) Temporary Maintenance Worker I positions. These temporary positions will last no more than nine months. Anticipated start date is February 18, 2025.

Available positions are:

• Drinking Water Operations –2 positions

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• One year general work experience. Background in drinking water and wastewater operations is preferred.

• 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.

To Apply

• Submit the electronic application and complete the supplemental questions.

• Submit your application by 11:59 pm January 17th, 2025.

• Only electronic applications are accepted.

Contact Information
If you have questions about the position and/or requirements contact John Edwards, Operations Supervisor, at (360) 753-8157 or via email at jedwards@ci.olympia.wa.us

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

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

Drinking Water Operations:

• Entry-level position that performs general maintenance and repair of the City's drinking water utilities.

• Performs basic maintenance at drinking water facilities, including; pruning, vegetation control, litter removal, fertilizing, and transplanting plants.

• Operation of hand tools and power tools including but not limited to; mowers, edgers, blowers, weed eaters, jackhammers, rotary hammers, whackers, drills, reciprocating saws, portable pumps, chop saws, and may be trained on other specialized equipment.

• May assist operations and maintenance crews.

• Working in the right of way and setting up traffic control

TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• One-year general work experience required. Experience in specialty area (i.e. repair, maintenance, vegetation control, etc.) preferred.

• Ability to perform strenuous physical labor and work outdoors in heavily trafficked areas, in all types of weather, and on all types of surfaces.

• Skill in using of a wide variety of power and hand tools, equipment, and machinery used in vegetation management.

• Use good judgment in the operation of potentially dangerous equipment and while working at potentially hazardous work sites. Maintain constant awareness of hazards and continuously apply safe work habits and practices.

• Listen to, remember, and apply work directions, instructions, information, and practices in daily communication with supervisors and co-workers.

• Safely drive and operate heavy and light duty vehicles and equipment such as pickup trucks, off-road service and transport vehicles, and other related conveyances.

• Demonstrated punctual, regular and reliable attendance is required.

• Follow appropriate safety procedures.

Special Requirement:

• Valid Washington State Driver's License is a requirement of all positions. 

• Washington State Flagger's Certification is preferred, but not required.

Union:

Independents

Compensation (minimum-maximum):

$26.02 - $31.63

Exempt:

No

The City of Olympia complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Nicole Camus, Deputy Human Resources Director, at 360.753.8213 or ncamus@ci.olympia.wa.us. This contact is for ADA accommodations only. If you have questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the manager noted in the Contact section near the top of this recruitment.

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