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Utility Worker I

This opportunity is a Special Duty Assignment (SDA) with the Building Operations Section (BOS) of the Facilities Management Division (FMD). SDA opportunities are only available to active Career Service King County employees. This assignment is estimated to last up to 3 months, extending as needed. The Building Services Section in King County's Facilities Management Division (FMD), is seeking to fill several Utility Worker I positions. 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 is 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, 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 the Downtown Corridor, Kent, and / or the King County airport at the managers discretion. 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. 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.

In order to be considered for this exciting opportunity, the successful candidate, at a minimum, will demonstrate skill and ability to :

• 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.

We are looking for candidates who have :

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This position is non-exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act and is overtime eligible. The standard workweek is 40 hours, Monday - Friday. The hours for this role are 6 : 00 AM to 2 : 30 PM. This position is represented by the Service Employees International Union, Local 925. This role offers a generous benefits package including Paid Time off, Medical, Dental, and participation into the Pension system.

This opportunity is open to active King County Career Service employees who have successfully completed their initial 6-month probationary period. A complete King County application is required; first consideration will be given to current King County career service employees. As part of the interview process, qualified candidates may be required to perform a practical assessment of the skills required for this position. For any questions regarding this opportunity, please reach out to Sarah McCauley at smccauley@kingcounty.gov.