Utility Worker I

Special Duty Assignments are only available to active Career Service King County employees. This assignment is estimated to last up to 6 months, extending as needed.

The Building Operations Section in King County's Facilities Management Division (FMD), has a great opportunity available working with the Utility team as a Utility Worker I - Special Duty Assignment. The Utility Worker team is responsible for a wide variety of maintenance and equipment operation duties not associated with journey-level work in any skilled trade. This role is involves working with a variety of people in a variety of locations; no two days are the same

Our ideal applicant is someone that has some experience in light maintenance, grounds cleaning, operating hand tools and wants to grow in our organization. This role is an excellent opportunity to get your foot in the door with county government. We highly encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply.

• The standard workweek is 40 hours, Monday - Friday.
• The hours for this role are 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM.
• This work might be performed in multiple locations, including the Downtown Corridor, Kent, and/or the King County airport at the managers discretion.

Who are we:

We are a workforce of over 300 dedicated employees, FMD operates and manages the County's capital assets by developing and maintaining cost-conscious, sustainable, high-quality facilities. The Building Operations Section of FMD maintains approximately 3 million square feet in facilities where King County provides regional services, including the King County Courthouse and District Courts, Maleng Regional Justice Center, King County Administration Building, King County Animal Shelter, and several Public Health facilities. Our facilities range in age from 8 to 100 years old, with equipment such as boilers, chillers, DDC controls, ventilation fans, pumps and compressors, and fire/life/safety systems.

To learn more about the Facilities Management Division, click here.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE

As the only jurisdiction in the world named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's history, King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures.

We have a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices, strategies, and policies that promote fairness, justice, and opportunity for all – in our workplaces and our communities. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from vulnerable communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts.

Click here to learn more about King County's commitment to Equity, Racial & Social Justice.

In order to be considered for this exciting opportunity, the successful candidate, at a minimum, will demonstrate skill and ability to:

• Clean and maintain a variety of areas, including building and or/bus shelter interiors and exteriors, surroundings landscapes, parking areas and vehicles.
• Operate power tools including pressure washers.
• Maintain daily logs and complete work requests on assignments.
• Load and drive various types of trucks including dump and box trucks.
• Assist in performing minor maintenance and repairs to facilities, grounds and structures, including periodic preventive maintenance and inspection, and repairs resulting from vandalism and emergencies.
• Lift, carry, move office furniture and equipment using moving equipment as well as manually.
• Set up meeting rooms as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR CANDIDATES WHO HAVE:

• Previous work experience performing physical tasks in a capacity related to this position.
• Predictable and reliable attendance.
• Knowledge of the basic use and care of tools and equipment. Ability to get along and work effectively with others in the team. Basic knowledge of building craft and mechanical trades.
• Knowledge of safety procedures.
• Ability to take direct orders, work assignment and communicate effectively with the supervisor.

NECESSARY REQUIREMENTS:

• Candidates must possess a valid Washington State Driver's License.
• Driving is a regular job function of this position - a five year Washington State Complete Driver's Abstract will be required.
• Final appointment is contingent upon acceptable driving history, successfully passing the fingerprint based criminal history check, and a pre-employment physical examination.

ADDITIONAL POSITION INFORMATION:

• This position is non-exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act and is overtime eligible.
• The standard workweek is 40 hours, Monday - Friday.
• The hours for this role are 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM.
• This position is represented by the Service Employees International Union, Local 925.
• This role offers a generous benefits package including Paid Time off, Medical, Dental, and participation into the Pension system.
• This position is considered First Responder which means that you have a role in emergency response and are responsible for the protection and preservation of life, property, evidence, environment, and/or the restoration of order. in the event of an emergency, you must report to your worksite unless management or your immediate supervisor/lead directs you to an alternate location.

LOCATION: This work might be performed in multiple locations, including the Downtown Corridor, Kent, the King County airport at the managers discretion.

APPLICATION PROCESS: This opportunity is open to all qualified, active King County Career Service applicants. A complete King County application is required. As part of the interview process, qualified candidates may be required to perform a practical assessment of the skills required for this position.

For any questions regarding this opportunity, please reach out to Sarah

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