Utility Worker 1
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Job Location:
Prosser, WA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:
March 17 2026If a date is not listed above review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.
Available Title(s):
595K-YNCSNPS - Utility Worker 1Business Title:
Utility Worker 1Employee Type:
ClassifiedPosition Details:
The Opportunity:
As a Utility Worker 1 for the Washington State University (WSU) Irrigated Agriculture Research and Extension Center (IAREC) in Prosser WA you provide essential support for facilities maintenance custodial services and grounds upkeep. Responsibilities include performing minor repairs event setup space preparation and routine custodial tasks across multiple buildings. The role also involves operating vehicles and equipment for deliveries assisting with inventory and surplus management and ensuring facility security through daily lock-up procedures. Additional duties include supporting grounds maintenance seasonal snow removal and providing labor for farm operations during peak periods.
Additional Information:
This is a full (100% FTE) permanent position. This position is overtime eligible.
Monthly Salary: $3581 to $4119 Range 34G Steps G - M Successful candidates are typically hired at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with WAC 357-28.
In accordance with RCW 49.58.110 the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidates current experience education skills and abilities related to the position.
Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical dental life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for Classified staff and Total Compensation.
Required Qualifications:
Six months of manual labor experience OR equivalent education/experience.
1 year of work experience in maintenance groundskeeping custodial construction work or other relevant field.
Ability to use power tools hand tools heavy equipment and machinery.
Ability to obtain forklift certification within 4-months of employment.
Must have or be able to obtain by time of hire a valid drivers license and meet requirements in accordance withSPPM 7.10and departmental driving standards.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience at a research facility or similar facility.
Experience in safety protocols.
Experience with heavy equipment operation.
Position Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for work visa sponsorship
About Department/College/Area/ Campus: Irrigated Agriculture Research and Extension Center (IAREC)
Area/College: College of Agricultural Human and Natural Resources (CAHNRS)
Department Name: Irrigated Agriculture Research and Extension Center (IAREC)
Location: Prosser WA
Application Instructions: Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.
1) Resume
2) Cover Letter
External candidates upload all documents in the Application Document section of your application.
Current WSU Employees (internal candidates) before starting your Workday application please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday. Internal candidates upload all documents in the Resume/Cover Letter section of your application.
Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF if possible.
Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday.
Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34 engages in law enforcement requires security clearance interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity has access to personal identifying and/or financial information unsupervised access to university buildings/property or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.
Time Type:
Full timePosition Term:
12 MonthWashington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply including members of the military and veterans and persons with disabilities.
WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services programs activities education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process contact Human Resource Services: (v) Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-; TDD Callers: 1- (f) or .
Notice of Non-Discrimination
In matters of admission employment housing or services or in the educational programs or activities it operates WSU does not discriminate or permit discrimination by any member of its community against any individual on the basis of sex race color national or ethnic origin physical disability mental disability sensory disability use of a trained service animal age religion creed genetic information marital status sexual orientation gender identity protected veteran status honorably discharged veteran member of the military or immigration or citizenship status except as authorized by federal or state law regulation or government contract.
Inquiries about the application of federal and state laws and regulations (including inquiries regarding the application of Title IX ADA/Section 504 and implementing regulations) as well as reports and complaints of discrimination and harassment can be made verbally or in writing to WSUs Compliance and Civil Rights the Department of Educations Office of Civil Rights or both.
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Key Skills
- Restaurant Experience
- Food Service
- GIS
- Hand Tools
- Lift Truck Experience
- Construction Experience
- Wastewater
- Commercial Driving
- Screen Printing
- Operations Management
- Sanitation
- Power Tools
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