Maintenance Services Worker or - Water Distribution Section

Job Description

The City of Renton's Water Distribution Section is recruiting to fill a Water Maintenance Services Worker 2/3 vacancy. The Maintenance Services Worker performs technical, and physically labor-intensive tasks in support of the Public Works Maintenance division. Work is performed independently and as part of a team. Tasks are completed with general guidelines and require some independent judgment. Contribute to the City's vision, mission, and goals in the performance of all job duties.

This classification is part of a series and incumbents may also perform duties at the entry and/or intermediate level.

* 2026 Salary range is posted on this job bulletin*

Annual Salary:

• Maintenance Services Worker 2: $68,928 - $84,012
• Maintenance Services Worker 3: $76,092 - $92,724

• Deferred compensation with the City contributing 3% of the employee's salary.
• VEBA Plan with the City contributing 1% of the employee's salary.
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance at affordable rates
• Paid leave for vacation, sick, eleven holidays and two "personal" holidays a year
• State of Washington Department of Retirement Systems Public Employee Retirement Systems (PERS) plan enrollment

• Perform general grounds maintenance duties including mowing, edging, weeding, planting, and pruning as well as applying specialized chemicals to control and eradicate weeds, insects and other pests.
• Remove litter and debris from roadways and facilities and assist in the cleanup of job sites, within right-of-ways, easements, and other areas as required.
• Assist in the excavation and rechanneling of ditches.
• Load and unload materials from trucks.
• Assist to maintain inventory of tools, equipment and supplies on vehicles.
• Dig and backfill excavations manually and using light equipment.
• Operate a variety of heavy and light equipment, specialized equipment and hand and power tools.
• Assist to maintain vehicle, tools and equipment in a clean, safe and proper working condition.
• Input data for a variety of records including work orders, time records and materials use records.
• Respond to customer questions and maintain good public relations.
• Perform traffic control duties in high traffic conditions for co-workers, other City departments and contractors as assigned.
• Utilize Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) as required.
• Drive commercial vehicles as assigned.
• Contribute to an environment of teamwork and respect.
• Foster a culture of equity and inclusion by recognizing the diverse needs and perspectives of groups and individuals.
• Remain current with relevant technological advancements as it relates to field.
• Participate in and help provide cross-training in processes as directed by management to ensure a well-rounded team for coverage purposes.
• Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• May be assigned to support City priorities during emergencies.

• Perform a variety of specialized duties in the construction, maintenance and repair of City streets, water distribution, surface water, and wastewater facilities and systems.
• Excavate and rechannel ditches.
• Load and unload materials from trucks.
• Read maps, blueprints, and schematics to locate all city owned infrastructure.
• Dig and backfill excavations manually and using light and heavy equipment.
• Assist in the cleanup of job sites.
• Direct cleanup crews as assigned.
• Operate a variety of heavy and light equipment, specialized equipment and hand and power tools, gas detector, and forklift.
• Perform general grounds maintenance duties including mowing, edging, weeding, planting, and pruning; apply specialized chemicals to control and eradicate weeds, insects, and other pests.
• Remove litter and debris from roadways and facilities.
• Maintain inventory of tools, equipment, and supplies on maintenance vehicles; maintain vehicle, tools, and equipment in a clean, safe and proper working condition.
• Input data for a variety of records including system operations, inspections, preventive maintenance and materials use records; work orders, time records, and field records
• Inspect facilities and systems for maintenance and…