Maintenance Technician II (Water)

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Pays $33.48 to $39.97 per hour.
The base pay range for this position is $33.48 - 39.97 per hour. It is the City's practice to start employees at the lower end of the salary range. This position is eligible for education pay. The pay range for an employee holding an Associate's is $33.81 - $40.37 and for an employee holding a Bachelor's is $34.15 - 40.77. This position is also eligible for longevity pay, with an increase of 0.25% each year the employee is employed with the City, starting on year 3. An employee completing a 47 year career with the City would expect to make $44.77 in the last year of employment based on 2025 numbers, for a salary range of $33.48 - $44.47. Taking these numbers into account, the salary for this position could ultimately range between $33.48 - $45.36 based on the 2025 pay scale, with the upper pay appropriate for an employee holding a Bachelor's with 47 years of longevity pay.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. HRA VEBA account may also be provided. Retirement benefits include a choice between PERS 2 or 3 and optional Deferred Compensation. The City recognizes 10 paid holidays and provides 2 personal holidays annually. Vacation leave is accrued on a prorated monthly basis with 80 hours a year earned the first year and increases thereafter. Full-time employees earn 8 hours of sick leave for each calendar month of employment.
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Major Function and Purpose
This position coordinates and participates in the routine maintenance and construction of Public Works improvements for the City and assists management in planning new construction and maintenance projects.
 
General Function
Under the general direction of the Supervisor and Leads, this position l is responsible for the efficient and effective use of equipment, materials, and labor to complete maintenance and construction projects in a timely and cost-effective manner.  
 
Supervision Responsibilities
This position has no supervision responsibilities, but may provide oversight and direction to community service workers or volunteers, seasonal or temporary employees and co-workers as directed by the supervisor or designee. Work involves coordinating field activities, ensuring that projects are completed as scheduled, establishing work priorities, and fully participating in all field activities.Job Duties and Responsibilities
This job description reflects 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.  These listed duties and responsibilities in no way imply these are the only duties to be performed.  Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including, but not limited to: working in other function areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or to otherwise balance the workload.  Accordingly, individuals occupying this position will be required to follow any job-related instructions, tasks, or other duties as assigned by the Director or designee and must be able to proficiently perform all assigned duties.
 

• Establish work priorities and change priorities to meet changed circumstances, with the approval of the Lead or Supervisor.
• Inspect projects in progress and equipment for repairs and safety.
• Make recommendations for equipment or modifications to existing equipment.
• Train other employees, as directed, in proper maintenance procedures and equipment operations.
• Ensure proper inventory level of materials and parts for maintenance and repair work.
• Coordinate and participate in various activities, including but not limited to:

1. Install water, sewer, and stormwater pipe systems.
2. Repair and maintain water, street, parks, stormwater, sewer, and facility assets.
3. Patch, pave, and grade roads and walkways.
4. Construct and repair concrete sidewalks.
5. Perform street sweeping.
6. Conduct vegetation control/pruning in City right of way, stormwater ponds and easements.
7. Troubleshoot SCADA/Telemetry for water/sewer facilities.
8. Repair and install uniform traffic control devices.
9. Conduct snow operations including anti-icing, sanding, plowing, and snow removal.
10. Perform minor installations and repairs (carpentry, electrical, plumbing).
11. Read and maintain water meters.
12. Install and maintain hydrants and specialized water system appurtenances.
13. Install and maintain water and wastewater pumps.

• Perform all duties of Maintenance Technician I as required or directed. 
• Reliable and regular attendance is required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Contacts and Relationships
The Maintenance Technician II has extensive contact with other City employees and the public. 
 
Working Conditions
Work is performed indoors and outdoors in all types of weather conditions.  May be required to work in confined spaces and on ladders, inclines, and in noisy work areas.  May be exposed to extremes in temperature, chemicals, direct sunlight, dust, pollen, machinery or its moving parts, pesticides, insecticides,  noxious fumes, and/or insect stings.  May be required to wear protective clothing or equipment in the performance of duties.  
 
Work is performed with considerable independence under the direction of a Lead or Supervisor.   It is not anticipated that the Maintenance Technician II will be required to attend meetings during other than normal work hours; however, the employee may be called back to work before or after regularly scheduled work hours or on scheduled days off and will be required to participate in the weekend standby rotation.  All employees who are required to have and maintain a CDL are subject to Drug and Alcohol Testing as mandated by the Federal Omnibus Transportation Act of 1991.  Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of the methods, procedures, and equipment used in the repair and maintenance of Public Works assets; occupational hazards and safety precautions applicable to Public Works projects; various metering devices (e.g., compound, turbine, positive displacement, impeller); carpentry and flatwork; SCADA/Telemetry controls, programming, and troubleshooting; and electrical and pump controls maintenance and/or troubleshooting.
 
Ability to maintain records and prepare work reports; skillfully operate a variety of light and heavy equipment, including pick-up trucks, vac truck, lift truck, dump trucks, backhoes, graders, manual and power hand tools, welding equipment, and other tools and equipment appropriate to a given duty responsibility; gauge project progress and recommend adjustments to meet deadlines or adapt to changing conditions in the field; comprehend technical instructions and repair manuals; interact courteously and tactfully with the public; establish and maintain collaborative, effective working relationships with coworkers and the public; to communicate with and gain the cooperation of co-workers, vendors, consultants, and the general public for the effective coordination of work and for resolving problems;  review project plans; and take direction from management and react and/or act accordingly.

Physical Requirements
The Maintenance Technician II must have the overall stamina and ability to perform moderate to strenuous physical activity, including the ability to stand or walk for long periods of time, traverse rough terrain, work in or over water, work at heights or on scaffolding, and lift or carry up to fifty (50) pounds.  Job requirements may include the ability to climb up to one hundred (100) feet off the ground, bend, and/or work in tight or confined areas.  Must be able to hear alarms and have the ability to audibly identify the presence of a danger or hazard.
 
Minimum Requirements
High school diploma or GED is required.  Three (3) years of experience at an equivalent level or as a truck driver, equipment operator, or supervisor in a work environment similar to a municipal public works department is required.  Valid driver’s license required upon hire.  Out of state candidates are required to obtain a WA state driver’s license in accordance with state law.  
 
Washington State Traffic Control Flagger’s certification is required within six (6) months of hire.  First Aid/CPR certification is required within one (1) year.  Water Distribution Manager I/OIT certification is required within eighteen (18) months.  Class A commercial driver’s license with tanker and airbrake endorsements is required within two (2) years.  
 Any combination of experience and training that provides the desired skills, knowledge and abilities may be considered.
 
Requirements outlined in this job description may be subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities who are otherwise qualified for employment in this position.  However, some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.
 
This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the Employer and employee and is subject to change as the needs of the Employer and requirements of the job change.

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