Utility Worker I

King County; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

King County’s Building Services Section, Facilities Management Division, seeks an immediate Utility Worker I to support a wide range of maintenance and equipment operation tasks across locations including downtown Seattle and Kent. The role offers a Career Service full-time path with a 6-month probation and an eligibility list for future openings.

Ideal candidates have light maintenance or landscaping experience, are reliable, and can work with hand tools while following safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Previous work experience performing physical tasks in a capacity related to this position.
• Predictable and reliable attendance.
• Knowledge of the basic use and care of tools and equipment. Ability to get along and work effectively with others in the team. Basic knowledge of building craft and mechanical trades.
• Knowledge of safety procedures.
• Ability to take direct orders, work assignment and communicate effectively with the supervisor.

Skills

Light maintenance

Groundskeeping

Tool handling

Team collaboration

Safety procedures

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

The Building Services Section in King County's Facilities Management Division (FMD), is seeking to fill an immediate Utility Worker I vacancy and establish an eligibility list for future opportunities.

The Utility Worker team is responsible for a wide variety of maintenance and equipment operation duties not associated with journey-level work in any skilled trade. This role involves working with a variety of people in a variety of locations; no two days are the same!

Our ideal applicant is someone that has some experience in light maintenance, landscaping, grounds cleaning, operating hand tools and wants to grow in our organization. This role is an excellent opportunity to get your foot in the door with county government. We highly encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply.

• The standard workweek is 40 hours, Monday - Friday.
• The hours for this role are 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM.
• This work might be performed in multiple locations, including downtown Seattle, and the Kent area.

The purpose of this recruitment is to fill immediate full-time, Career Service position and to create a list of competitive candidates to fill future vacant positions as they become available throughout the year, including Term-Limited Temporary; however, the list may be expired at any time.

• Career Service (CS) positions are full-time, comprehensive benefits eligible, including retirement, and are considered permanent after successful completion of a 6-month probation period.
• Term-limited Temporary (TLT) positions are "at will" but are full-time and eligible for comprehensive benefits. TLT positions may be eligible for retirement benefits.

Who are we:

We are a workforce of over 300 dedicated employees. FMD operates and manages the County's capital assets by developing and maintaining cost-conscious, sustainable, high-quality facilities. The Building Operations Section of FMD maintains approximately 3 million square feet in facilities where King County provides regional services, including the King County Courthouse and District Courts, Maleng Regional Justice Center, King County Administration Building, King County Animal Shelter, and several Public Health facilities. Our facilities range in age from 8 to 100 years old, with equipment such as boilers, chillers, DDC controls, ventilation fans, pumps and compressors, and fire/life/safety systems.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE

As the only jurisdiction in the world named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's history, King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures.

We have a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices, strategies, and policies that promote fairness, justice, and opportunity for all – in our workplaces and our communities. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro‑equity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from vulnerable communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR CANDIDATES WHO HAVE:

• Previous work experience performing physical tasks in a capacity related to this position.
• Predictable and reliable attendance.
• Knowledge of the basic use and care of tools and equipment. Ability to get along and work effectively with others in the team. Basic knowledge of building craft and mechanical trades.
• Knowledge of safety procedures.
• Ability to take direct orders, work assignment and communicate effectively with the supervisor.

NECESSARY REQUIREMENTS:

• Candidates must possess a valid Washington State Driver's License.
• Driving is a regular job function of this position - a five year Washington State Complete Driver's Abstract will be required.
• Final appointment is contingent upon acceptable driving history, successfully passing the fingerprint based criminal history check,