Maintenance Laborer

Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is recruiting for a Maintenance Labor in the Solid Waste Line of Business. This position is critical to satisfying performance expectations and regulatory compliance for the Division. The primary duties of this labor position are essential to ensuring safety for the Solid Waste Operations Transfer Station. This position is critical front-line work and impacts Public Health.

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About Seattle Public Utilities (SPU): SPU is a community-centered utility working to make Seattle the best place to live for everyone. We deliver high quality vital services across four major lines of business: providing water solid waste drainage and wastewater services for Seattle residents and addition SPU provides drinking water for 1.5 million regional customers in Seattle and other municipalities. Our customers depend on us to deliver high-quality reliable and cost-conscious utility services and to achieve the greatest benefits possible for every investment we make. For more information about Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) check out the:

• SPU Website
• SPU Workplace Expectations(Download PDF reader)
• Strategic Business Plan

SPU commits toOur City ValuesandRace and Social Justiceas core principles that guide our work. We actively take steps to dismantle systemic racism and increase service equity. We value diverse life experiences and strive to create a workplace that is welcoming to all. We take steps to be inclusive and equitable in our recruiting hiring and promotional opportunities.

Why Join Our Team We know work isnt only about what you do its also about who you work for and with! SPU provides a fun and family-friendly work environment that supports a work life balance including:

• Family-friendly and multicultural work environment
• Generous benefits package
• Free Orca Pass
• City pension plan with employer/employee contributions
• Growth potential and advancement opportunities

• Operates and maintains two trash compactors to ensure safe and efficient waste processing.
• Loads screens and secures open-top containers for transport and disposal.
• May supervise the work of subordinate employees by planning training assisting monitoring and evaluating the work.
• Assists a variety of skilled trade personnel in coordinating and performing skilled work; will also assist in the maintenance repair and construction of buildings and other facilities and in preparing walks and streets for asphalt and concrete paving operations.
• May plan or assist in planning for materials equipment and staffing required for work assignments or areas.
• Mows edges and maintains lawns using riding lawn mowers assigned tractors edgers and sweepers.
• Drives pickup trucks and other motorized vehicles or equipment in connection with work activities.
• May lead and/or perform office relocations and delivery storage and disposition of materials forms furniture and equipment. Performs other building services work including motor pool operations and event set ups changeovers and support.
• Provides regular and ongoing care preparation and maintenance for medium to large sized parks (over 20 acres) containing over four distinct outdoor recreational features i.e. ball fields tennis courts fountains picnic grounds play areas wading pools horseshoe courts etc.
• Assist in the participation of opening backfilling and shoring of trenches and other escalations.
• Assists and participates in the maintenance and repair of bridges tunnels and drainage systems.
• Performs minor repairs and maintains wooden and metal playground equipment picnic tables bleachers and other outdoor recreation facilities.
• Washes and chlorinates reservoirs and elevated tanks with high pressure water hoses.
• Maintains routine records and reports.
• Performs other related duties of a comparable level/type as assigned and lower-level duties of Utility Laborer and Laborer.

Please note this job posting is not designed to cover orcontainthe complete list of activities duties or responsibilities that arerequired ofthe employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change as conditions require.

Experience:One (1) year of experience performing general laboring/manual work involving the construction installation repair and maintenance of public facilities.

Education:Combinations of appropriate education training certification and experience will be evaluated on an individual basis of comparability to the experience requirements.

License Certification and Other Requirements

• Washington State Forklift Safety and Operation certificates may be required for some positions.
• Other pertinent licenses and/or certifications may be required of some positions depending on department/section assignment.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

• May be required to work nights evenings weekends and/orholidays.
• Required to stand walk or bend for extended periods of time.
• Frequently required to lift objects up to 50 pounds. May occasionally be required to lift objects weighing more than 50 pounds.
• Occasionally requires handling or working with toxic/hazardous substances.
• Work may be performed in confined spaces and at heights up to 130 feet.
• Required to work outdoors in all types of weather.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience operating Skid Steer
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to communicate facts and ideas clearly both in writing and orally.
• Ability to deal with shifting priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to communicate clearly and respectfully with members of SPU and the community.
• Outstanding attendance and safety record.
• Experience using hand and power tools.
• Individuals that take initiative and are self-motivated.
• Commitment to the City of Seattles Race and Social Justice Initiative policy and practice.

How to Apply:Please fully complete an online additionplease attach a resume and cover letter.

Workplace Environment:Employees will be required to come into the office five days a week. Individual schedules will be agreed upon by the employee and their supervisor.

The full salary range for this position is $36.63 - $36.63 per hour.

Benefits: The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation holidays and sick leave as well as medical dental vision life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the Citys website at: may apply: The City of Seattle encourages people of all backgrounds to apply including people of color immigrants refugees women LGBTQ people with disabilities veterans and those with diverse life experience. This position is open to all qualified candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race color creed national origin ancestry sex marital status disability religious or political affiliation age sexual orientation or gender identity.

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