Public Works Technician I, II job in Stanwood

Are you an experienced Public Works maintenance professional looking for a rewarding work environment? If you are hardworking, and a proactive problem solver, we have a perfect job for you as our next Public Works Technician in the Streets, Parks, Drainage, Buildings and Grounds Division.

As part of a crew, performs a variety of skilled or semi-skilled maintenance/custodial work, and operates a variety of equipment in the operation, repair and maintenance of City streets, parks, storm drainage, recreation structures, and/or buildings and grounds.

Examples of Job Duties:

1. Maintain park and open space areas such as baseball and soccer fields; mow weed, drag ball fields and line fields for games.
2. Carry out aspects of janitorial and preventative maintenance schedules for City parks, streets and buildings/grounds, including cleaning sidewalks, trash pickup, lawn mowing, landscaping, painting, floor covering, plumbing, carpentry, mechanical work, and other skilled and semi-skilled work.
3. Inspect, wash, and perform routine maintenance of park and City buildings/grounds drinking fountains and restrooms.
4. Sweep, wash, paint, repair, and/or replace park tables and slabs.
5. Carry out the seeding, fertilizing, top dressing, soil conditioning, watering, pest and weed control of parks, open spaces and City grounds.
6. Perform asphalt repair and maintenance on City streets, park structures, and buildings/grounds, including pavement cutting, hauling of sand and gravel, laying and backfilling.
7. Perform storm drainage development and maintenance activities, including vactor services, ditch digging, main and pipe repair.
8. Maintain drainage facilities, including retention ponds.
9. Sweep City streets.
10. Transport and set up furniture and fixtures within City buildings, as needed and assigned.
11. Follow schedules and ensure the proper maintenance of all equipment and tools used in the maintenance, operation, and construction activities involving City streets, parks, storm drainage, recreation structures and/or buildings/grounds by cleaning and examining equipment and tools after use, and by performing routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment. Refer noted defects and needed repairs to the Public Works Lead Worker.
12. Communicate purchasing recommendations on any material or equipment needed to carry out the duties of the Maintenance Division to the Public Works Lead and make purchases upon approval.
13. May provide guidance and instruction to part-time employees.
14. May  train  entry-level  employees  and  part-time  employees  to  perform  the essential duties and responsibilities of the position when assigned.
15. Perform all duties in conformance with appropriate safety and security standards.
16. Perform other duties as assigned by the Maintenance Lead, Public Works Director and/or designee.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from high school, GED equivalent;
• At  least  one  (1)  year  of  experience  performing most  of  the essential duties and functions of the position, or;
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Requirements:

Public Works Tech I

• Valid Washington State Driver’s License and a clean driving record
• Flagging certification, CPR/First Aid certification, confined space entry certification, playground safety certification within one (1) year of hire
• Standby duty is optional at this level

 Public Works Tech II

• Commercial Driver’s License Class B
• Pesticide certification
• Standby duty is required at this level
• Ability to reach Stanwood within forty (40) minutes of call-out

To Apply:  Online at www.stanwoodwa.org

Closing Date:  Monday, August 9, 2021 @ 5 p.m.

The City of Stanwood is an Equal Opportunity Employer

and values diversity at all levels of its workforce