Utility Worker I - Brightwater
Utility Worker I - Brightwater
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20-08-2025
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Job Description
Summary
- This is a transfer opportunity and first consideration is given to qualified transfer-eligible employees in the job classification family.
If no qualified internal candidate is selected external applicants will be considered.This posting may be used to establish a list of qualified candidates for the Utility Worker I position in the following6 months.
About the Role:
The Utility Worker I position is a great opportunity for an individual who likes being part of a diverse team and working on various projects that support operations and maintenance of Brightwater Treatment Plant. The successful candidate will partner with other Utility Workers such as painters gardeners and custodians to help King Countys Wastewater Treatment Division maintain a well-run facility that protects our natural environment and the public health of King County residents.
As a utility worker for King County Wastewater Treatment Division you would be involved in preventative maintenance of Brightwater buildings. The work includes cleaning buildings and structures HVAC cleaning and filter replacement inspection of safety equipment fire hydrants and fire protection systems and the operation of a variety of equipment including vactor trucks portable pumps and landscape this role you would also support other crafts within the Operation and Maintenance Section.
About the Team:Brightwater is part ofKing Countys regional wastewater systemand serves parts of north King County and south Snohomish County. The plant is located just north of Woodinville and is King Countys newest regional wastewater treatment facility. It features an educational and event centernatural areas and hiking trails andpublic art. The facility is nationally recognized for its award-winning design and its consistent compliance withstate and federal discharge limits.
The Brightwater Plant has approximately 70 employees who operate and maintain the plant. The plant also serves as a worksite for contraction management personnel and administrative staff. It has a diverse workforce dedicated to supporting the mission of the Wastewater Treatment Division by safely operating and maintaining the facility to comply with environmental regulations.
Join our team dedicated to ensuring clean water for generations to come! With over 1000 employees engaged in planning designing building and operating treatment facilities our agency is at the forefront of environmental stewardship. Success for us means upholding our legacy while promising future generations a pristine environment.
We enforce regulations to reduce harmful waste discharge and actively educate the public and businesses on water quality protection. We prioritize accountability to our ratepayers and operate a well-managed agencythat services over 2.3 million King County residents. Our regional wastewater treatment system not only sustains a healthy environment but also fuels economic development fostering prosperity in our region. If youre passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative environment join us in our mission to safeguard our precious water resources.
Commitment to Equity Racial and Social Justice:
King County named after Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is a diverse and vibrant community that represents cultures from around the world. Our True North is to create a welcoming community where everyone can thrive. We prioritize equity racial and social justice making it a foundational and daily expectation for all employees. As a Utility Worker I you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at now for a rewarding career at the Wastewater Treatment Division of King County Department of Natural Resources & Parks (DNRP). Join our talented workforce in protecting and restoring the natural environment and promoting more resilient sustainable and equitable communities. Enjoy training comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.
Job Duties
What You Will Be Doing:
- Assist other staff in carrying out general preventive maintenance such as but not limited to gardening cleaning operating equipment and assisting operations and maintenance positions in accomplishing work assignments at the Wastewater Treatment Plant and associated facilities.
- Operate a variety of equipment machinery and/or vehicles such as; hand and power tools landscape equipment tractors forklifts cranes vacuum trucks backhoes portable pumps dump trucks etc.
- Perform light maintenance tasks such as but not limited to changing light bulbs inspections of safety equipment inspection of HVAC systems to change filters fire hydrant inspections sweep and mop wash windows hosing exterior facilities.
- Act as back-up for specific gardening custodial painting and other support assignments.
- Respond to unusual occurrence and assist in emergency situations.
Experience Qualifications Knowledge Skills
Qualifications You Bring:
- Experience in the operation and use of hand and power tools pneumatic tools and the operation of small and large equipment.
- Experience in the operation of industrial steam cleaners and pressure washers.
- Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to work in confined space areas and at heights up to 30 feet with all required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).
- Ability to work effectively with others in a work environment that embraces and encourages diversity in its workforce and where differences are valued.
- Effective communication skills and the ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Competencies You Bring:
- Action Oriented:Identifies and seizes new opportunities; Displays a can-do attitude in good and bad times; Steps up to handle tough issues.
- Decision Quality: Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
- Interpersonal Savvy: Relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people.
- Resourcefulness: Securing and deploying resources effectively and efficiently.
- Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
- Manages Ambiguity:Deals comfortably with the uncertainty of change; Is calm and productive even when things are up in the air; Deals constructively with the problems that do not have clear solutions or outcomes.
- Collaborates:Works cooperatively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives; Partners with others to get work done; Credits others for their contributions and accomplishments; Gains trust and support of others.
Required Licenses:
- Washington State Drivers License.
It Would Be Great if You Also Bring:
- Fork lift Certification
- Flagging and Traffic control certifications
- Commercial Drivers License class A endorsement with Tanker
- Pesticide Spray License
Experience repairing membrane train modules in an Membrane Bioreactor (MBR) treatment plant
- Lifting up to 50 pounds twisting climbing (ladders) and bending on a daily basis.
Workplace Exposure:
- Working in a wastewater treatment environment with exposure to some wastewater pathogens hazardous chemicals noxious odors contaminates and chemistry.
Supplemental Information
Working Conditions:
- Work Location:Brightwater Treatment Plant - 22505 State Route 9 SE Woodinville WA 98072.
- Work Schedule:This full-time position works a 40-hour work week. The work schedule will be determined based on business needs. The ability to work a day shift is required. This position is covered under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is overtime eligible. The position requires the ability to work during adverse and inclement weather conditions.
- Union Representation:This position is represented by S.E.I.U. L925 (Wastewater Treatment Division).
We welcome applications from all qualified applicants. We value diversity diverse perspectives and life experience and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.
Application materials will be screened for clarity completeness and alignment with the experience qualifications knowledge and skills essential for this role to determine which candidates may be invited to participate in one or more panel interviews.
- Candidates who pass the initial screening will be invited for an in-person assessment at the Brightwater Treatment Plant facility.
To apply submit a:
- Complete Application
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Complete Supplemental Questions
For more information regarding this recruitment please contact:
Rodney O. Dungo
HR Analyst
Discover More About the Wastewater Treatment Division:Visit ourwebsiteand check us out atFacebookX (formerly Twitter)InstagramYouTubeand ourWTD Blog.
DiscoverMoreAboutDNRP: Visit ourwebsiteexplore aninteractive mapof our recent accomplishments and check us out atFacebookX (formerly Twitter)LinkedInTikTokInstagramYouTubeandKeeping King County Green News.
Forbes named King County as one of Washington States best employers.
Together with leadership and our employees were changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a differenceCome join the teamdedicated to serving one of the nations best places to live work and play.King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race color religion national origin sex (including gender identity sexual orientation and pregnancy) age genetic information disability veteran status or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions including but not limited to recruitment hiring selection for training promotion transfer demotion layoff termination rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
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