What You Will Be Doing: 

• Respond to emergencies such as floods, snow, and ice storms, etc. Assist other staff in carrying out general preventive maintenance such as but not limited to gardening, custodial restroom care cleaning, operating equipment, and assisting operations and maintenance positions in accomplishing work assignments at the Wastewater Treatment Plant and associated facilities. 
• Operate a variety of equipment, machinery and/or vehicles such as hand and power tools, landscape equipment, tractors, forklifts, cranes, vacuum trucks, backhoes, portable pumps, dump trucks, etc.
• Perform light maintenance tasks such as but not limited to changing light bulbs, inspections of safety equipment, inspection of HVAC systems to change filters, fire hydrant inspections, sweep and mop, wash windows, hosing, exterior facilities.
• Perform digester cleaning, tank cleaning, odor control, carbon changes, storm drain and catch basin cleaning, emergency bypass channel cleaning, in-plant, and off-site locations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications You Bring:    

• Experience in the operation and use of hand and power tools, pneumatic tools, and the operation of small and large equipment
• Experience in the operation of industrial steam cleaners 
• Operate a variety of equipment, machinery and/or vehicles such as: hand and power tools, landscape equipment, tractors, forklifts, cranes, vacuum trucks, backhoes, portable pumps, dump trucks, etc. inspections of safety equipment, inspection of HVAC systems to change filters, fire hydrant inspections, sweep and mop basic utility type work.
• Ability to work in confined space areas.  
• Ability to work at heights up to 30 feet - with all required PPE.

• Action Oriented: Identifies and seizes new opportunities; Displays a can-do attitude in good and bad times; Steps up to handle tough issues.
• Being Resilient - Is confident under pressure; Handles and manages crises effectively; Maintains a positive attitude despite adversity; Bounces back from setbacks; Grows from hardships and negative experiences.
• Manages Ambiguity: Deals comfortably with the uncertainty of change; Is calm and productive, even when things are up in the air; Deals constructively with the problems that do not have clear solutions or outcomes.
• Collaborates: Works cooperatively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives; Partners with others to get work done; Credits others for their contributions and accomplishments; Gains trust and support of others.

• Valid unencumbered Washington State Driver's License.
• Additional licenses, certifications and other requirements determined to be necessary to meet the business needs of the employing unit may be required.

• Forklift certification
• Flagging and Traffic control certifications
• Commercial Driver's License class A endorsement, with Tanker
• Pesticide Spray License

Working Conditions:

• Work Location: West Point Treatment Plant - 1400 Discovery Park Blvd. Seattle, WA 98199
• Work Schedule: This full-time position works a 40-hour work week with either a 5-8 or 4-10 work schedule. This position is covered under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is overtime eligible. The position requires the ability to work all shift schedules and required to report to work during adverse and inclement weather conditions.
• Union Representation: This position is represented by S.E.I.U. 925 (Wastewater Treatment Division) 
• TLT/SDA Duration: This recruitment aims to fill a Term-Limited Temporary (TLT) position with an anticipated duration up to 2 years. If the position is filled by a King County employee who has successfully completed their initial probation, they will be offered the role as a Special Duty Assignment. 
• Physical Requirement: Incumbents perform field work at a wastewater treatment plant and associated facilities and are required to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, use ladders, and there is exposure to hazardous chemicals and noxious odors.
  Application and Selection Process:
  First consideration will be given to qualified S.E.I.U. 925 WTD applicants. We welcome applications from all qualified applicants. We value diversity, diverse perspectives and life experience and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.
  
  Application materials will be screened for clarity, completeness and alignment with the experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skills essential for this role to determine which candidates may be invited to participate in a technical assessment and one or more panel interviews.  
  
  To apply, submit a:
  
  • Complete Application
  • Optional Resume (will be reviewed if submitted) 
  • Optional Cover Letter (will be reviewed if submitted)
  Note: Additional documents won't be considered during minimum qualification screening.
  
  Who to Contact: For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Angelia Remolana, HR Analyst at anremolana@kingcounty.gov.
  
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