Maintenance Worker I

The Wastewater and Stormwater Operations Section, within Public Works seeks a self-motivated, hardworking individual with good interpersonal skills to fill a vacant Maintenance Worker I position. This position will provide operation and maintenance assistance for both storm and wastewater utilities within Water Resources. (THIS POSITION IS REPRESENTED BY THE AFSCME UNION).

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will possess the following attributes

• One-year general work experience. Background in stormwater or wastewater field preferred.
• A valid Washington State Commercial Driver’s License.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively as a part of a team.
• Ability to use tact and good judgment in responding to questions from citizens and the general public.
• A positive “can do” attitude; takes the initiative to get the work done.
• Take direction well, fast learner, and good attitude.
• Adaptable to changing work environments.

To Apply

This recruitment is open until filled. To be considered for the first round of interviews please submit your application by 11:59 PM August 19, 2026

• Answer the Supplemental Questions included as part of this employment opportunity.
• Only electronic applications are accepted.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

The essential functions of this position include but are not limited to

• The position is an entry-level position that performs general maintenance and repair of the City's utilities, which includes Wastewater, and Storm and Surface Water.
• Performs basic maintenance at storm and wastewater facilities. This includes pruning, vegetation control, and litter removal, fertilizing and transplanting plants.
• May assists with operations and maintenance crews to perform basic duties, such as installing manholes, catch basins, sewer/stormwater pipe, assisting on vactor trucks, operating dump trucks, backhoes, and providing traffic control for flagging.
• Operation of various hand tools and power tools including but not limited to mowers, edgers, blowers, weed eaters, jackhammers, rotary hammers, compactors, drills, portable pumps, chop saws, and may be trained on other specialized equipment (e.g. chainsaw).
• Assignments are generally outside and may require work in inclement weather and/or dirty, wet noisy or cramped work sites.
• This position requires the physical ability to perform manual tasks, and mobility to navigate all types of surfaces and terrain.
• This position may work in hazardous areas, including street surfaces, rights-of-way, medians, ditches, and confined spaces (e.g. manholes and sewer pump stations), and around heavy equipment or potentially dangerous tools.

TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of basic safety procedures and precautions.
• Skills and abilities with computer, tablet and smartphone.
• Ability to read blueprints, maps, and make basic notations to record map changes.
• Skill in operating and maintaining small manual/power tools and equipment.
• Ability to perform strenuous physical activity.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to work as a member of a team.
• Ability to use tact and good judgment in responding to questions from the general public.
• Demonstrated punctual, regular and reliable attendance is required.

Experience/Education

One year general work experience. Knowledge in wastewater or stormwater practices is a preferred.

Special Requirements

Must possess a valid Washington State Class A Commercial Driver’s License with a tanker endorsement within 6 months of hire date.

Supplemental Information

Contacts

1. Maintenance Workers I have daily contact with other crew members for the purpose of work coordination.
2. City crews often work in highly visible locations and may be required to respond to questions from interested citizens. It is important for all employees to respond to citizens with tact and patience.
3. If questions cannot be answered on-site, the worker is responsible for referring the citizen to the Lead Worker or other department staff for assistance.

Supervision

1. None.

Accountability

1. The employee is accountable for performing assigned tasks in a quality, timely, efficient manner.

Working Conditions: (Working conditions will vary by assignment.)

1. Maintenance Workers may work in hazardous areas, including street surfaces, rights-of-way, medians, ditches, pits and underground vaults; and around heavy equipment or potentially dangerous tools.
2. Assignments may be outside and may occasionally require work in inclement weather and/or dirty, wet noisy or cramped work sites.
3. This position requires the physical ability to perform manual tasks and mobility to navigate all types of surfaces and terrain in addition to the following:

• Lift between 5 and 20 lbs. approximately 5% of the time.
• Reach, twist, and/or turn approximately 20% of the time.
• Look at a computer screen approximately 35% of the time.
• Use phone communications approximately 60% of the time.
• Walk approximately 10% of the time.
• Sit for extended period (approximately 60% of the time.)
• Stoop approximately 45% of the time.
• Bend approximately 45% of the time.
• Crawl approximately 5% of the time.
• Climb approximately 1% of the time.
• Drive a vehicle approximately 80% of the time.

Olympia is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Union

American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME)

Compensation (minimum-maximum)

$62,234.60 - $75,646.54

Exempt

No

For general application or position questions please contact the hiring supervisor or Human Resources at humanresources@ci.olympia.wa.us.

The City of Olympia complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Manny Bosser, Director of Human Resources, at (360)753-8309 or mbosser@ci.olympia.wa.us. This contact is for ADA accommodations only. If you have questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the manager noted in the Contact section near the top of this recruitment.