Utility Worker 2

Job Description

UW Facilities manages the Universitys buildings infrastructure and land with more than 1100 employees in a variety of fields. The Asset Management group includes Capital & Space Management Real Estate Sustainability and other teams responsible for planning and workload management. The Operations group includes Project Delivery Maintenance & Construction Campus Energy Utilities & Operations Building Services Transportation Services and Safety. Supporting these groups are the Business Intelligence & Information Technology group and the Finance & Administration group.

Transportation Services has an outstanding opportunity for a Utility Worker 2 to perform semi-skilled work and manual labor in constructing maintaining repairing and operating Transportation facilities grounds and equipment; perform custodial duties; and set-up and tear-down signs and barricades.

This position will report to and work under the general supervision of the Assistant Manager in the Transportation Maintenance Work Unit. This position performs outdoor semi-skilled construction maintenance repair and custodial duties for all Transportation owned facilities grounds and equipment.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform semi-skilled maintenance and construction work on Transportation parking garage surface lots and grounds such as road work and lot maintenance including patching asphalt filling and repairing concrete curbs garage roll up doors installing signage painting and replacing fixtures.

• Operate motorized equipment including dump trucks forklifts small tractors and front-end loaders street cleaning equipment sweepers scrubbers trailers pressure washers and turf renovation equipment.

• Operate automobiles trucks and vans to transport tools equipment and personnel to various job sites.

• Perform custodial duties to keep transportation facilities clean.

• Work includes sweeping mopping scrubbing polishing trash collection leaf blowing graffiti removal snow removal gutter cleaning vacuuming and other related custodial functions.

• Troubleshoot and repair parking equipment gate arm and pay station maintenance issues restock printer paper in parking machines.

• Use power equipment and hand tools required for cleaning weeding and maintenance of campus parking facilities; and use of university approved industrial cleaners to remove graffiti or infectious waste products.

• Clean service adjust and make repairs on tools and equipment; such as electric and gas engine driven compressors large mowers pneumatic tamper jackhammer snowplows grounds equipment sweeper/scrubber machine bike station equipment and portable pumps.

• Load and unload trucks and move furniture equipment supplies and materials; and may assemble new furniture.

• Assist the Assistant Manager with layout and job planning on routine maintenance or minor construction projects for parking facilities.

• Set up signs cones and barricades as directed to support daily parking operations.

• Assist in traffic control in parking lots including putting gate arms up and down setting signage placing traffic cones and delineators.

• Move and store supplies and equipment as needed.

• Observe assess record and report hazardous and potentially hazardous conditions in parking areas/structures.

• Provide professional and friendly customer service to UW employees and visitors.

• Perform duties of Utility Worker 1.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies

• Demonstrate personal integrity and trustworthiness.

• Manage stressful situations and changing priorities effectively.

• Anticipate recognize and resolve problems.

• Be responsible and accountable.

• Use organizational skills and provide attention to details.

• Maintain a positive optimistic and success-oriented attitude.

• Exercise professionalism which includes being tactful and courteous.

• Exhibit a professional work ethic.

• Continuously promote a safe work environment.

Education & Experience

Required

• Physical strength to do required work AND one year of work experience which includes operation of power equipment such as tampers jackhammers trucks and wheel tractors.

Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements such as a license certification and/or registration.

Desired

• Knowledge of the current Transportation Services programs products services and systems at the University of Washington.

• Experience in using email communication and navigating in the Windows PC environment.

Conditions of employment

• Ability to move / lift 50 pounds.

• Must be available to work a varied shift to support Transportation demands and events including overtime and weekends.

• Must be able to work independently with only general supervision; complete work assignments according to work order.

• Must be able to work outdoors in all types of weather including adverse weather conditions; works and operates equipment outside in clement and inclement weather.

• Frequent bending lifting turning kneeling reaching and executing other similar physical tasks.

• Must be able to work in enclosed parking areas in extreme temperatures and in the presence dirt dust exhaust fumes and/or loud noises.

• This position is designated as one that performs an essential function. This means that the positions incumbent must continue to report to work in the event that the University suspends operations because of severe weather natural disaster or other emergency condition unless otherwise notified

• Approved footwearconforming to ASTM F2413 must be worn while performing all field work. The employer shall provide a maximum of $200 reimbursement annually.

• Must be able tobe fittedfor and wear a respirator on the be able to work in a non-smoking environment.

• Regular and predictable attendance is required.

Compensation Benefits and Position Details

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About the UW

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses in our state and around the world.

UW employees bring their boundless energy creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier return they enjoy outstanding benefits opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity intellectual excitement artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race color creed religion national origin citizenship sex pregnancy age marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information disability or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

To request disability accommodation in the application process contact the Disability Services Office at or .

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.