Water Maintenance Worker

This position is open until filled. Priority consideration will be provided to current City of Edmonds employees who are qualified bargaining unit members and apply by Monday, October 26, 2026 at 4:30 PM. If no internal candidate is selected, the first review date for all other applications received will be Monday, November 2, 2026 at 4:30 PM.

Under general supervision, installs, maintains repairs and upgrades the City water distribution system and related facilities.

New hires generally start between $6,565.50 and $7,239.00 per month. Placement within the position’s full wage scale is based on qualifications and professional experience. The full wage scale for this position is between $6,565.50 and $7,981.50 per month.

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Water Maintenance Worker

Public Works & Utilities serves a growing population of over 40,000 residents and businesses. The Department is responsible for a wide range of infrastructure maintenance, operations, and civil engineering services to our citizens involving street transportation and traffic control, storm runoff and surface water management, drinking water distribution, sewage collection and conveyance, and wastewater treatment.

The Water Division is responsible for the maintenance and operation of constant and safe delivery of potable water to over 10,000 customer accounts through 138 miles of distribution mains, 18 pressure reducing stations, three 1.5 million gallon reservoirs, and one three-million gallon reservoir and pumping station.

The City of Edmonds is a beautiful community on the Puget Sound waterfront with a population of 43,770 () and is the gateway to the Olympic peninsula via the state ferry system. Edmonds provides a full range of services, including contracted fire services, police services a municipal court, a community pool, a regional performing arts facility, public works and utilities, a regional wastewater treatment facility, along with community events and services through our Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services Department.

Six department directors report directly to the Mayor and/or City Administrator and oversee approximately 264 full-time-equivalent employees.

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Performs specialized work in the installation, repair and maintenance of the City water and related systems including:
  City water mains, fire hydrants, valves, meters and others.
• Maintains City grounds including: mowing and trimming grass, pruning shrubs and removing debris when necessary; repairs sidewalks, streets and lawns as necessary following water system work; prepares asphalt for repair work.
• Operates a variety of equipment including: a forklift, vactor truck, dump truck and trailer, loader, backhoe, pipe threading device, jackhammer, air compressor and hand and small power tools in accomplishing work assignments.
• Installs repairs and maintains PRV stations as required.
• Installs new mains, services hydrants and valves as necessary.
• Assists other department personnel with cross connection testing of back flow assembly devices.
• Assists Sewer division with routine or emergency work as necessary; shuts down valves and reroutes water flows as necessary.
• Tests water samples and chlorine samples for water clarity; locates, dispatches and assists street department with routine and emergency situations.
• Assists with the installation of valves, meters, hydrants and related items; removes, installs and maintains pipes, flushes water mains and cleans reservoir as necessary and utilizes appropriate storing and safety equipment.
• Reads maps, plans, specifications and other drawings as required.
• Loads and unloads materials onto trucks; cleans trucks and tools; performs flagging and traffic control on projects as required.
• Communicates with other City departments regarding repairs and maintenance issues.
• Records and logs new information and prepares and maintains a variety of records and reports including GPS water components and mapping.
• Conduct fire line detection checks as required.
• Responds to emergency call-out and performs water watch duties as…