Utility Worker I - South Treatment Plant

King County Water and Land Resources Division -WA; Renton (WA); Sur place; USD 57 000 - 73 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

King County Water and Land Resources Division -WA seeks a Utility Worker I at the South Treatment Plant in Renton. The role supports preventive maintenance, grounds care, HVAC cleaning, filter changes, safety checks, and fire-protection system support.

You will operate various equipment and collaborate with Operations and Maintenance teams to maintain safe, efficient facilities for the community.

Qualifications

• Experience operating hand and power tools and large equipment.
• Experience with industrial steam cleaners and pressure washers.
• Basic computer knowledge and ability to use related software.
• Ability to work in confined spaces and at heights up to 30 feet with PPE.
• Ability to work with a diverse team and value differences.
• Effective communication and ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

Responsabilités

• Assist staff with general preventative maintenance (gardening, cleaning, operating equipment).
• Operate equipment and vehicles (hand/power tools, landscape equipment, tractors, forklifts, cranes, portable pumps).
• Perform light maintenance (bulbs, safety equipment, HVAC filters, cleaning).
• Back-up for gardening, custodial, painting tasks as needed.
• Respond to unusual occurrences and emergencies.
• Maintain daily logs and work requests.

Connaissances

Hand and power tools operation

Industrial equipment operation

Basic computer knowledge

Working at heights

Team collaboration and diversity

Effective communication

Description du poste

Utility Worker I - South Treatment Plant

Salary
$57,271.76 - $72,595.12 Annually

Location
South Treatment Plant - 1200 Monster Road SW, Renton, WA

Job Type
Career Service (Exec)

Job Number
2026-28116

Department
DNRP-Natural Resources & Parks

Division
Wastewater Treatment

FLSA
Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit
A2 : SEIU L925-Wastewater

Full- or Part-Time
Full Time

Hours/Week
40 hours/week

Summary

This is a competitive posting, and the position is open to all qualified candidates.
This recruitment aims to fill (1) Career Service Utility Worker I vacancy at the South Treatment Plant.
This posting may be used to establish a list of qualified candidates for the Utility Worker I position at the South Treatment Plant in the following 6 months

About the Role:

As a Utility Worker I with King County’s Wastewater Treatment Division, you play a vital role in maintaining safe, reliable, and sustainable operations across the East Section facilities. Your work supports the division’s mission to protect public health, advance equity, and safeguard our environment.

In this role, you’ll perform essential preventative maintenance — from building and grounds care to HVAC cleaning and filter changes, safety equipment inspections, and support for fire protection systems. You’ll also operate a range of tools and equipment, including vactor trucks, portable pumps, and landscape machinery.

This position offers hands‑on challenges and the chance to contribute to projects that keep our treatment plants running efficiently for the community. This role is also highly collaborative. You’ll work closely with teammates across Operations and Maintenance, including Utility Worker II, Gardeners, and Painter to ensure our sites remain functional, safe, and welcoming. Your contributions strengthen the entire team’s ability to deliver dependable, sustainable service to the people of King County.

About the Team:

The Building & Grounds team keeps the South Treatment Plant and Offsite facilities running safely and efficiently, directly supporting public health and environmental protection. Utility Workers are key contributors, working side‑by‑side with painters, gardeners, custodians, and operations & maintenance staff. The team values collaboration, equity, and respect, and takes pride in maintaining clean, functional spaces that support sustainability and strong service for King County residents.

Commitment to Equity, Racial and Social Justice:

King County, named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is a diverse and vibrant community that represents cultures from around the world. Our True North is to create a welcoming community where everyone can thrive. We prioritize equity, racial and social justice, making it a foundational and daily expectation for all employees. As a Utility Worker I, you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at http://www.kingcounty.gov/equity.

Job Duties

What You Will Be Doing:

• Assist other staff in carrying out general preventative maintenance such as, but not limited to, gardening, cleaning, operating equipment, and assisting operations and maintenance positions in accomplishing work assignments at the Wastewater Treatment Plant and associated facilities.
• Operate a variety of equipment, machinery, and/or vehicles such as hand and power tools, landscape equipment, tractors, forklifts, cranes, vacuum trucks, backhoes, portable pumps, dump trucks, pressure washers, etc.
• Perform light maintenance tasks such as, but not limited to, changing light bulbs, inspection of safety equipment, inspection of HVAC systems to change filters, fire hydrant inspections, sweeping and mopping and other custodial duties, washing windows, hosing, and cleaning facility exteriors.
• Act as back‑up for specific gardening, custodial, painting, and other support assignments.
• Respond to unusual occurrences and assist in emergency situations.
• Maintain daily written and/or computerized logs and complete work requests for assignments.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

Qualifications You Bring:

• Experience in the operation and use of hand and power tools, pneumatic tools and the operation of small and large equipment.
• Experience in the operation of industrial steam cleaners and pressure washers.
• Basic knowledge of computers and associated software.
• Ability to work in confined space areas and at heights up to 30 feet with all required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).
• Ability to work effectively with others in a work environment that embraces and encourages diversity in its workforce and where differences are valued.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to follow written instructions and verbal in‑person and through communication devices.

Competencies You Bring:

• Decision Quality: Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
• Collaborates: Works cooperatively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives; Partners with others to get work done; Credits others for their contributions and accomplishments; Gains trust and support of others.
• Manages Conflict: Handling conflict situations effectively, with a minimum of noise.
• Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering multi‑mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Action Oriented: Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Manages Ambiguity: Deals comfortably with the uncertainty of change; Is calm and productive, even when things are up in the air; Deals constructively with the problems that do not have clear solutions or outcomes.

Required Licenses:

• Valid unrestricted Washington State Driver’s License

It Would Be Great if You Also Bring:

• Forklift certification.
• Flagging and Traffic control certifications.
• Commercial Driver's License class A endorsement, with Tanker.
• Pesticide Spray License.
• Experience repairing membrane train modules in an Membrane Bioreactor treatment plant.

Supplemental Information

Working Conditions:

Work Location: South Treatment Plant, 1200 Monster Rd SW, Renton, WA 98057. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
Work Schedule: This full‑time position works a 40‑hour work week with 4‑10hr schedule options available. This position is overtime eligible. This position requires the ability to work all shift schedules and to report to work during adverse and inclement weather conditions and be on a rotating call list upon completion of a 9‑month probationary period. This position is covered under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is overtime eligible.
Union Representation: This position is represented by SEIU Local 925.
Physical Requirement: Incumbents perform field work at a wastewater treatment plant and associated facilities and are required to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, use ladders, and there is exposure to hazardous chemicals and noxious odors. A pre‑employment physical and reference checks will be conducted prior to any final job offer.