Maintenance Worker (Multiple Vacancies)

The City of Kirkland Public Works is looking for and hiring Maintenance Workers (Water, Waste Water, Storm Water, Streets, and Grounds)

Multiple Vacancies currently available

Want to...

1. Learn to operate a Vactor/Eductor truck?
2. Learn to operate a CCTV truck with a robotic camera?
3. Learn how to install underground pipes and catch basins?
4. Get paid while getting your Commercial Driver's License, flagging card, forklift and others?
5. Learn how to do concrete work? Maybe you already have experience.
6. Drive dump trucks, operate loaders, excavators, backhoes?
7. Maintain landscapes at City owned properties and in the ROW.
8. Clear and maintain paths and trails throughout the City.

Why Kirkland Public Works

• Great Work Environment
• Meaningful and challenging work
• Make a difference and improve communities

Competitive Salary and Awesome Benefits

• Full Range of Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurance
• Fully paid health insurance for you and your dependents
• A pension/retirement plan with employer contribution
• A Deferred Compensation plan with a low participation fee
• Paid holidays, Vacation days, and sick leave (vacation and sick leave will increase with seniority).
• Inexpensive Long-term and Short-term Disability coverage and Term-life insurance
• On the job training
• Education Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance
• Longevity Pay
• And More!

This may be the opportunity for you!

The City of Kirkland believes in developing its employees. We pride ourselves in building our employees from the ground up. Join us for an exciting career in Public Works, get paid while gaining knowledge and supporting the community

Summary

The Public Works Department of the City of Kirkland is inviting applications for Maintenance Workers. If you are looking for a teamwork environment,

THIS IS YOUR DREAM JOB!

Work-life Balance: If you are looking for a job that values your life outside work, this is your position. While you may get opportunities to work overtime and earn more wages, the working conditions for this union-represented job allow you to prioritize your life after work.

Training: You will have access to many paid training opportunities designed for career development and advancement.

Development Opportunities: The City of Kirkland believes in developing its employees. You will have plenty of opportunities for career advancement based on your position, skills and interests.

Serving the Community: Working for the City of Kirkland the Public Works Department is more than a paycheck - you will be an integral part of a mission-oriented organization focusing on the community and innovation to make the lives of our residents better.

Examples of Job Duties:

• Performs, on work site, activities regarding storm drain maintenance including mains, catch basins, detention/retention facilities and channelization.
• Acts as flag-person to control traffic while road work is being accomplished.

• Assists Senior Maintenance Person in performing tasks.
• Landscapes City properties, mow and edge grass, plant and maintain flower beds, apply fertilizer and herbicide, trim trees, maintain paths and trails and removes brush and trash.
• Repairs irrigation and drainage systems.
• Mows and maintains storm ponds, City facilities and medians.
• Performs, on work site, activities regarding street maintenance, such as temporary and permanent asphalt patching and concrete work, traffic control, vegetation control, street cleaning and pothole repairs.
• Performs, on work site, activities regarding sewer maintenance including mains, pumping stations, and appurtenances, such as repairing and cleaning mains, troubleshooting pump problems at lift station and safety observer.
• Performs, on work site, activities regarding water system maintenance of mains, valves, hydrants, meters, PRVs and appurtenances, such as reading meters, repair hydrants, install and services mains.
• May be required to return to the City during off hours in case of emergency.
• May be required to perform standby duty if there are not enough volunteers to fill the need.
• Other duties as assigned

Desired Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to operate a variety of hand and power-driven tools.
• Ability to operate "light" equipment, such as five-yard dump truck, backhoe as a loader and concrete mixer among others.
• Ability to communicate in English orally and in writing.
• Ability to meet with the public and communicate effectively with citizens.
• Ability to read blueprints and engineering plans.

• Work in a team environment and independently.

The Most Competitive Candidate May Also Possess:

• One year of utility construction experience.
• Municipal experience is preferred.
• Class A Combination Driver's License with air and tanker endorsements
• A certified flagging card (required) six months after date of hire. (Paid for by the city)

Required

• Valid Washington State Driver's License

• Ability to obtain a CDL

• High school diploma or GED.

Successful candidates will be required to complete a reference check, pass a physical examination and undergo drug testing prior to employment. This position is defined as safety-sensitive and once employed, an employee may be required to undergo drug testing as needed. Working Conditions:

• Must be able to climb into and out of trenches and excavation and construction equipment.
• Must be able to lift and move items weighing up to 50 pounds and bulky objects.
• Must be willing to work in inclement weather.

Union Membership: Positions in this classification will be represented by PUBLIC, PROFESSIONAL & OFFICE-CLERICAL EMPLOYEES AND DRIVERS LOCAL UNION NO. 763

Work Schedule: These positions work a 40-hour workweek and is overtime eligible with Supervisor approval. These positions may be required to work alternative work schedules during inclement weather conditions

Work Location: Kirkland Public works, 915 8^th St. Kirkland

Application Instructions: * All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.