Hydro Maintenance Assistant I-IV
Hydro Maintenance Assistant I-IV
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Job Description
Closing Date to Apply: May 12 2025
Wage:$19.59 $36.26 hourly.
Shift:MondayThursday 6:00am 4:30pm
Number of positions:1
Benefits: This link below will provide you with Grant PUDs benefit that may be available if hired. Different employee types are eligible for different benefits.
Grant PUD Unified Insurance Program ()
A preemployment background check will be administered as part of the hiring process.
Basic Function
An employee in this position performs semiskilled maintenance manual and general labor under the direction of power plant operations foremen journeymen and supervisors in the various Hydro facilities. This position may be required to pass a CIP Security Background Check.
Essential Function
- Assignments will include manual labor associated with Fish and Wildlife studies such as gate well dipping transportation guidance net diversion screens and other bypass experiments.
- With appropriate training incumbents use hand tools to assist skilled trades personnel in dismantling repair cleaning and maintenance of equipment and perform other duties as required. May operate boom trucks up to 15 ton (for nonpower block functions) gate well fish collection pickups work boats flatbeds forklifts or other small equipment.
- They provide janitorial services to the various power plants building structures and offices of the Hydro facilities.
- Duties include transporting mail materials and/or personnel within the Project moving furniture and equipment cleaning parts sweeping floors and sidewalks shoveling snow cutting grass pruning shrubs and trees digging ditches performing minor maintenance on fisheries related equipment but not welding or electrical work.
- Incumbents use brooms brushes vacuum cleaners window washers floor buffers and scrubbers shovels axes hoes and lawn mowers as needed at Hydro sites and in Hydro facilities.
- This classification requires the development of a general knowledge of the electrical and mechanical operations of a hydroelectric project including its various machinery and equipment. The work may involve driving various District vehicles.
Education
- High school diploma or GED from accredited institution.
Experience
- Valid Washington State Drivers License. Commercial drivers license may be required.
Other Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Able to operate a ton pickup truck.
- Able to take and pass a Commercial Drivers License test if required.
- Seasonal or temporary positions must obtain a CDL before progressing to steps III and IV.
- Demonstrated ability to work safely in a team environment.
- Able to operate boom trucks up to 15 ton.
- May be asked to become Asbestos Abatement Certified; once certified may be required to assist journeymen during Asbestos Abatement job assignments.
- HMAs at step IV may be assigned to do engraving/signmaking. Work assignments will be made based on engraving knowledge and experience.
- Ability to work independently be selfmotivated and exercise sound judgment.
Physical Requirements
- Must be mentally and physically fit for duty.
- Able to lift 80 pounds.
- Willing to work off of a ladder or scaffolding and in confined areas.
- Willingness to perform activities at unprotected heights of less than 10 feet.
- Willing to work in high noise/vibration areas.
- Work in confined spaces or areas that restrict movement.
- Work in close proximity of rotating and high voltage equipment.
- Ability to work in extreme heat or cold both inside and outside the power plant.
- Ability to reach above the shoulder level.
- Ability to differentiate colors and utilize senses (sight hearing touch feel and smell).
- Ability to ascend/descend stairs and ladders.
- Use computers and write legibly.
*For a full list of requirements the applicant/incumbent should refer to the Physical Capacity Evaluation (PCE).
The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions for this job the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility but should not be considered an allinclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas.
Employment Type
Full-Time
