Utility Worker 2
Utility Worker 2
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11-04-2025
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Description
- Utility Worker 2Agency Internal FullTime PermanentUnion Represented WFSE
This job opportunity is exclusively for current DES employees only. If you are not a current DES employee your applicant materials will not be considered at this time.
Who We Are
The Department of Enterprise Services (DES) provides centralized business services to state government agencies; to other public entities such as cities counties and tribes; and to Washington residents. DES mission is to strengthen the business of government for a sustainable and just future.Learn more about DES.
About the Division
The Buildings & Grounds Division (B&G)is responsible for the Capitol Campus and Department of Enterprise Services (DES) managed building operations stewardship and historic preservation. B&G provides service to over 42 agencies maintains operates and preserves the 486acre state Capitol Campus in Olympia including more than 28 buildings 18 public monuments over 6000 parking stalls four state parks and a 260acre lake. B&G executes these responsibilities through the following service programs: Facilities Operations Grounds Operations Leadership and AdminMaintenance & Repairs Support Services (Custodial).About the position
This position will be responsible for a wide variety of semiskilled manual work in support of maintenance; repairs construction and remodeling work in the Department of Enterprise Services (DES) owned buildings and grounds within Thurston County. The incumbent may work with other trades workers including but not limited to Carpentry Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning Electrical Paint and Sign and Grounds to accomplish the work.This position is recognized as aContinuity of Operations Plans (COOP). See the Supplemental Section below for more information.
Duties
Some of what you will be doing
Buildings and Grounds Maintenance and Repair
- Under general supervision perform minor maintenance repairs cleaning painting and construction of buildings grounds utility systems walkways streets walkways parking lots and other paved areas
- Changes filters assist with fire testing debris clean up on DES owned properties sets up visitor service events including barricades and cones and assists with flagging/traffic direction
- Operate hand and power tools and equipment such as skill saws drill motors drain cleaning equipment power washers and other equipment required to perform building and grounds maintenance repairs and construction
- Operate motorized equipment such as trucks tractors forklifts and street cleaning equipment
- Perform power washing of various walkways sidewalks and other paved surfaces
- May assist with preventative maintenance tasks including alarm testing and exit light testing
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervision and senior DES staff
Administrative Duties
- Accurately prepare and input employee time and attendance records
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- Physical strength to perform heavy manual labor including lifting/moving/transporting 50 lbs.
- Must be able to work inside AND outside AND in all types of weather
- Two years of experience as aUtility Worker 1
OR - Equivalent education/experience
- Must possess a valid drivers license free from serious traffic violation
Preferred/Desired Qualifications- Ability to read and write in English
- Ability to understand and carry out instructions
- Willing and able to stand and walk up to eight hours per day
Special Requirements- Forklift flagger and repertory certification (training can be provided after being hired)
- Possess and maintain a drivers license free from serious violations
Incumbents to this position must possess and demonstrate the following DEI competencies:- Able to learn and understand the language and concepts of our DES DEI culture and commit to being a part of creating and maintaining a diverse equitable respectful and inclusive workplace
- Demonstrate a commitment to growth learning and selfawareness when provided training and opportunities to participate in improving our work environment
- Participate and behave in a manner that creates trust and builds working relationships promoting teamwork and collaboration in the work environment
- Demonstrate the understanding that all people are valued; contribute to an equitable inclusive and respectful environment when working with members of the group team organization or community
- Commit to being an active participant in continually evaluating and improving strategies that promote equity and inclusion in our organization
Supplemental Information
How to apply:Interested We would love to hear from you! Click Apply at the top of this page to start your application. You can save the application and come back to it if needed. Be sure to complete the application fully to include a full work history and responses to the supplemental questions.
Please provide the following documents in order to be considered; failure to do so may result in you not being considered for the position:
- A letter of interestdescribing how you meet the qualifications for this position as outlined in the job posting
- A current resume detailing experience and education; and
- A current list of at least three 3 professional references with current contact information (attached or available to provide at the time of interview)
Do not attach any documents that include photos or private information (social security number year of birth etc..
Conditions of Employment- Background Check Notice: Not applicable for current internal DES employees.
The Department of Enterprise Services celebrates our differences and we are committed to a workplace that supports equal opportunity employment and inclusion regardless of race creed color national origin citizenship or immigration status marital status families with children (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) sex sexual orientation gender identity diversity age status as a protected veteran honorably discharged veteran or military status status as an individual with the presence of any sensory mental or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with disabilities or other applicable legally protected characteristics.We will also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal state and local laws.
You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our organization.
Contact Information:
For questions about this recruitment or to request a reasonable accommodation in the application process contact Rachel Vaughan by emailor .Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 711 or.
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