Journey Level Maintenance Technician - Signs & Markings

Position: Journey Level Maintenance Technician - Signs & Markings (2025 Salary)
Reporting to a Public Works Operations Maintenance Supervisor, and under daily supervision of a Senior Technician, the Journey Level Maintenance Technician performs skilled journey level maintenance, repair, and equipment operation for one of the City of Lacey Public Works Operations Divisions. This position is responsible for duties which include, but are not limited to, assisting, training, directing and/or overseeing the work of Maintenance Assistants or seasonal positions;

frequently looking for and recommending potential improvements in operating procedures and taking initiative to complete work in a safe, orderly and high-quality manner. Employees will be assigned journey level work in various sections of the division, as needed, based on short and long-term operating requirements.

Please note:

The Hiring Manager reserves the right to make changes to this posting at any time. This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification. Once all position(s) from the recruitment announcement are filled, the recruitment may only be used to fill additional open positions for the next six (6) months.

General duties for all Journey Level Maintenance Technicians include:

* Operation of various mobile equipment such as dump trucks, backhoes, excavators, loaders, septic trucks, Vactors, bobcats, sweepers, forklifts, mowers, bucket trucks, and other machinery to include hole hogs, jackhammers, welding equipment, man lifts, weed eaters, blowers, chainsaws, pumps and other powered/non-powered equipment in the performance of duties.

* Responds to customer complaints relating to the assigned section of Public Works Operations, diagnosing problems, and taking initiative to resolve routine and/or typical problems.

* Performing primary standby duty for all maintenance sections in accordance with that Public Works Operation Section policies and procedures for after-hours response.

* Perform work that involves strenuous physical labor, physical dexterity, and/or mechanical aptitude.

* Attends a wide range of required employee training courses such as employee performance and employee interaction, risk management, diversity and harassment training, safety training, emergency preparedness training and certification trainings.

* Uses electronic work orders and timecard system to accurately document work.

Specific functions within Public Works Operations include but are not limited to the following:

Signs & Markings Maintenance Technician

* Maintains all City of Lacey signs and markings within the City and Urban Growth Boundary of the City of Lacey.

* Routinely operates power and hand tools to manufacture, install and maintain all publicly owned traffic signs within the city.

* Installs and maintains all traffic markers, paint and thermoplastic pavement legends and striping.

* Operates machinery such as plotters, airless paint machines, button applicators, and jackhammers.

* Enters inventory data and maintenance work into appropriate spreadsheet and databases.

* Responds to citizen complaints and takes the initiative to address and resolve those complaints or concerns. Works with a Senior Maintenance Technician to resolve more complex and/or complicated problems or issues.

* May be asked to assist other Departments within Transportation Section.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

A H.S. Diploma or GED AND two (2) or more years' experience in maintenance, grounds care, repair and/or construction work on a public works maintenance crew related to the work of the division assigned to, including equipment operation and training.

OR

* May have a combination of experience, education, and training that would provide the level of knowledge and ability required to perform journey level work independently or as part of a repair crew.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS OR LICENSE(S):

* Must pass a thorough background investigation and a pre-employment physical, including drug testing, to determine the ability to perform the essential functions of the position.

* Must maintain a level of physical and mental fitness necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.

* Must be attentive to job safety considerations and follows all required safety policies, procedures, and techniques.

* Must have a valid Washington state driver license OR must be obtained within thirty (30) days of hire, and a driving record acceptable to the City and the City's insurance carrier.

* Verification of identity and United States work authorization must be complete as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act.

* Must have or the ability to obtain a commercial driver license endorsement Class A, with air brake and tank endorsement within twenty-four (24) months of hire.

* Obtain flagging certification and first aid/CPR certification within twelve (12) months of hire.

* Additional specialized certification and/or training relating to the requirements for specific section operations may be required due to new and/or changing regulations or technology.

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