Maintenance Worker I - Utilities

The City of Lynnwood is hiring a Maintenance Worker I for our Public Works Utilities department!
Under close supervision, performs physical labor in utilities maintenance.Includes, but is not limited to such essential functions as listed below:
• Set up "safe work zones" for Maintenance Worker IIs; clear vegetation; flag traffic using appropriate signage.
• Assist designated staff with turning water valves, repairing water leaks, operating television van and camera, retrieving tools, clearing sewage settling basins, pump removal repair and general maintenance.
• Prepare vehicles for use each morning, ensuring vehicles are properly fueled, cleaned and ready to be used.
• Assist designated staff in preparing and dismantling the work site by setting up equipment and taking equipment down as needed.
• Perform preventive maintenance on section equipment as assigned; clean vactor truck and other section vehicles as assigned.
• Perform vegetation control as assigned.
• Paint fire hydrant valves as assigned.
• Change out manholes as assigned.
• Operate snowplow truck in inclement weather.
• Lead Community Service personnel and other volunteers as assigned.
• Perform other general maintenance work as assigned.
• Maintain regular attendance.Requires one year experience in heavy manual labor or an equivalent combination of related education and experience; must possess and maintain a valid Washington State Driver's License with a driving record acceptable to the City's insurance carrier. Must possess and retain Washington State Traffic Control and work zone safety certifications or be able to obtain within six months of hire.Must be able to work weekdays, weekends and evenings and be able to respond to emergency call outs. 

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of basic safe work practices, including safety precautions for operating power equipment and use of personal protective equipment.
• Knowledge of basic arithmetic, including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
• Knowledge of basic traffic rules and regulations.
• Ability to use standard construction tools, such as hammer, saw, drill, wrench, screwdriver, sprayer, chain saw and other tools and ability to use basic computerized equipment.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work with cleaning fluids, paints, cleaning agents and other solutions.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to lift and carry objects weight up to 80 pounds.
• Ability to maneuver over rough, uneven, wet or slippery surfaces.
• Ability to climb ladders.
• Ability to reach, crouch, turn/twist, and stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to reach overhead or above the shoulders.
• Ability to push or pull objects.
• Ability to speak and hear to exchange information.
• Manual dexterity to operate equipment and hand tools.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: Teamsters