Maintenance Worker II, Street&Stormwater

Public Works Maintenance Worker

The City of Sammamish is a safe, family-friendly suburb in the Seattle area. The community boasts amenities found in a much larger community, all while maintaining its small-town charm. Sammamish has quality neighborhoods, vibrant natural resources, high-quality schools, retail offerings, and an abundance of recreational opportunities.

Are you looking for a hands-on role that makes a real difference in your community? Join our Public Works team to help maintain streets, signage, and drainage systems, respond to emergencies, and keep our city safe and looking its best. This job performs routine technical activities related to the upkeep, inspection, maintenance, and repair of the city's public works infrastructure and facilities. Work involves operating a range of medium and heavy equipment, including but not limited to city vehicles, machinery, and a variety of hand and power tools, assisting with special event and project construction requirements, and adhering to established safety policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Why Join Us?

• Impactful Work : Play a vital role by maintaining safe and efficient city streets and infrastructure.
• Professional Growth : Access to continuous learning opportunities and career advancement.
• Comprehensive Benefits : Health, dental, and vision insurance, FSA, retirement plans, and generous paid time off (vacation and sick).
• Collaborative Environment : Work with a dedicated and supportive team passionate about public service.
• Work-Life Balance : Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and comp time option as a commitment to your well-being; 14 paid holidays plus a floating holiday.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Supervision Exercised

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications : High school diploma or GED; supplemented by two (2) years of directly related experience or experience in one of the following areas : streets maintenance, concrete construction, traffic control, landscape construction & maintenance, and stormwater systems maintenance; or an equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and / or experience. Employees must be residents of Washington State. Certifications and Licenses : Must possess and maintain a valid Washington State Driver License and the ability to drive a city-owned vehicle per established policies, procedures, and safety guidelines. Possession of a valid Washington State Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL), or the ability to obtain one within six (6) months of successfully completing probation, is required. Must possess and maintain or obtain within one (1) year of hire, the following certifications : 24-hour HAZWOPER, Washington State Traffic Control Flagger First Aid CPR / AED.

Knowledge of : Procedures and techniques pertaining to right-of-way maintenance including concrete and asphalt drainage repairs and vegetation control. Methods of street, stormwater, sidewalk, sign, and marking maintenance and construction, including installation and repair. Operating and maintaining heavy equipment, fleet trucks, gas powered equipment and tools, and hand tools standard to construction and maintenance. Work hazards and the ability to follow established safety procedures and regulatory guidelines pertaining to the work.

Skills and Abilities : Complete work amidst competing priorities, stressful weather and traffic conditions, and emergency situations. Use of Microsoft Office Suite and applicable department / organization specific software and ability to learn and become skilled in the use of other specialized software and online meeting platforms shall be required. Clearly communicate and understand information in English, both orally and in writing, and use professional composition, spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Responsive and flexible handling of work assignments and prioritizing work to complete assignments accurately and timely. Maintain a customer service orientation and positive image of the city to the public, courteous and professional approach to exchanging information, and adhere to strict confidentiality requirements. Regularly attend work and arrive punctually for designated work schedule, including when working remotely per an approved hybrid schedule.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from any background. The City will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set.

The City of Sammamish is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with United States Equal Employment Opportunity guidelines and the Americans with Disabilities Act, this organization provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

In addition to offering competitive salary, City of Sammamish is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being of our employees. When you join our team, you'll enjoy these benefits :