Water Operations Maintenance Person

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Position:Water Operations Maintenance Person

Location: Federal Way, WA

Job :116-266

# of Openings:1

Lakehaven Water and Sewer District has an immediate opening for one Maintenance Person in our Water Operations Department from ranges I, II, or III. This position is open until filled. The first review of applications will be 11/20/2026.

Position Range
Pay Level
2026 Hourly Pay Range

Water Ops Maintenance Person I 7 $ 34.87 - $51.08

Water Ops Maintenance Person II 8 $ 36.61 - $53.61

Water Ops Maintenance Person II 9 $ 38.49- $56.29

Water Ops Maintenance Person III 10 $ 40.35- $59.09

Our Water Operations Maintenance team performs field data collection, maintenance, and construction work throughout the District. Maintenance staff will operate hand/power tools, equipment, and machinery to accomplish assigned duties such as, but not limited to; grounds/building maintenance, operating and maintaining valves/pumps, pipe cleaning, installation and repair of water facilities, flagging, excavating, and erosion control work. This position will be assigned to grounds maintenance.

Duties include, but are not limited to, mowing, trimming, pruning, weeding, raking, planting, spraying, watering, and general site cleanup/hauling/disposal activities. Position placement and pay is dependent upon experience and qualifications.

As a Lakehaven employee, you will be part of a team that has been recognized by the National Association of Clean Water Agencies for its environmental stewardship and has been a long-standing member of the American Water Works Association. Lakehaven has a service area population of over 135,000 people living across a 35-square mile area in south King County, making us one of the largest special-purpose water and sewer districts in the state.

Our employees work hard to produce and treat high-quality drinking water and to ensure treated wastewater adheres to EPA standards which safeguards the local ecological system of Puget Sound.

Position placement and pay is dependent upon experience and qualifications.

The successful candidate should have some combination of the following:

• High school diploma or GED supplemented by one (1) year of experience in a similar work situation or any combination of relevant education and experience, which demonstrates competency.
• Basic mechanical ability. Knowledge, and skill in using hand tools, power tools, instruments, equipment, radios, and materials used in waterworks.
• Basic knowledge and ability to operate heavy equipment.
• Ability to perform manual labor and withstand exposure to variable weather conditions, loud noise, hazardous chemicals and odors, and enter confined spaces.
• Must obtain within four (4) years of employment/placement a Washington State "Water Distribution Manager I (WDM I)" certification.
• Commercial Drivers License desired but not required at time of hire

BENEFITS:

• State of Washington Department of Retirement Systems PERS Plans
• State of Washington Department of Retirement Systems Deferred Compensation program.
• State of Washington Health Care Authority’s Medical, Dental, Vision benefit programs, life insurance and long-term disability insurance.
• HRA VEBA Account
• Paid Time Off (Paid time off - 10.67 hrs. per month and WA Paid Sick Leave - 5.33 hours per month

Lakehaven Water and Sewer District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.