Maintenance Worker

Job title: Maintenance Worker

City of Colville

Responsibilities

• Responsibilities include maintaining systems, repairing infrastructure, and operating equipment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED; Valid Washington driver’s license; Clean driving record; First Aid/CPR certification, and ability to perform outdoor maintenance and lift up to 100 pounds.

• About the Department

• The primary function of this position is to perform multiple duties needed to assist the City’s water, sewer and street systems.

• Position duties

• Assists the Water Supervisor, Street Supervisor or Wastewater Treatment Facility Director with grounds and building maintenance, hydrant painting, meter reading and repair. Assists water personnel with minor repairs. Assists with the seasonal flushing of mains and assists the Wastewater Treatment Plant with grounds and facility maintenance as needed. Assists the Street department with minor repairs and maintenance. Assists with the Wastewater collection system maintenance and repair. Assists with the sewer collection system cleaning and maintenance, manhole cleaning and service repairs. All work activities shall be conducted in compliance with the Safety and Accident Prevention Plan. The duties above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

• Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or General

Education

• Diploma (GED).

Education

• Degree (GED).

• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Basic knowledge of water and sewer systems; Safe and professional operation of lawn mowers, pickups and tractors; The safe and effective use of a variety of hand and gas-powered tools and hoists.

• Required Certifications and Licenses

• Valid Washington State Motor Vehicle Operator’s License and a driving record free from serious or frequent traffic violations; Must be 18 years of age or older; Current First-Aid/CPR certification; May be required to have a series of vaccinations as protection against typhoid, tetanus, diphtheria and hepatitis A & B; May be required to obtain a current Washington State Flaggers certification.

• Other Qualifications

• The work environment consists of indoor and outdoor work. The majority of this position will be outdoors. Examples of work performed outdoors consist of Water system maintenance, flushing water mains, hydrant painting, lawn mowing, weed eating and meter repair. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to walk, use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls, climb balance, twist or lift. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is moderate with occasional exposure to loud noises.

Benefits

• The City covers 100% of the cost of medical, dental and vision premiums for the employee only. The City also contributes $750 per month towards the cost of dependent medical coverage only. Employees receive sick and vacation accruals per month, ten (10) paid holidays and a floating holiday. This position is eligible for retirement benefits with the State of Washington’s PERS System. The City also has an Employee Wellness Program.

• Agency Information

• Employer: City of Colville (WA)

• Address: 170 South Oak, Colville, Washington, 99114

• Website: https://www.colville.wa.us

• Municipal government providing public safety, utilities, infrastructure, parks, recreation, library, airport, and other services to Colville residents.

• Year founded: 1882

• Employees: 49

• Industries: Activities

• Organization type: Government

• Subsidiaries

• Headquarters: US