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Utility Worker I - Special Duty Assignment (SDA)

Seattle, WA, USA|Travel, Onsite

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Temporary
Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $26.26 - $33.28
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Day Shifts
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Benefits

Paid Time Off
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Pension Plan
overtime pay
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program

Job Description

King County's Facilities Management Division (FMD) is seeking a dedicated Utility Worker I for a Special Duty Assignment within its Building Operations Section. FMD is responsible for managing and maintaining approximately 3 million square feet of county-owned facilities across diverse locations, including the King County Courthouse, Maleng Regional Justice Center, King County Administration Building, and several public health facilities. These facilities feature a range of equipment such as boilers, chillers, ventilation systems, and fire and life safety systems, spanning buildings of various ages from 8 to 100 years old. The division's mission centers on sustainable and cost-conscious facility management that... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Active King County Career Service employee
  • Ability to work a 40-hour workweek Monday through Friday
  • Availability to work 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM
  • Valid driver's license
  • Ability to operate power tools
  • Capability to perform physical tasks including lifting and moving furniture
  • Willingness to work at multiple locations including Downtown Corridor, Kent, and King County airport
  • Ability to respond to emergencies as a First Responder

Job Qualifications

  • Experience in light maintenance or grounds cleaning
  • Ability to operate hand and power tools safely
  • Basic knowledge of preventive maintenance
  • Valid driver's license
  • Ability to lift and move heavy objects
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to follow safety protocols and work independently

Job Duties

  • Clean and maintain a variety of areas, including building and or bus shelter interiors and exteriors, surroundings landscapes, parking areas and vehicles
  • Operate power tools including pressure washers
  • Maintain daily logs and complete work requests on assignments
  • Load and drive various types of trucks including dump and box trucks
  • Assist in performing minor maintenance and repairs to facilities, grounds and structures, including periodic preventive maintenance and inspection, and repairs resulting from vandalism and emergencies
  • Lift, carry, move office furniture and equipment using moving equipment as well as manually
  • Set up meeting rooms as necessary
  • Other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Job Location

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