Maintenance Service Worker or - Surface Water

Position Overview

City of Renton Public Works Maintenance Services Department is recruiting to fill vacancies in the Surface Water section. The Maintenance Services Worker performs technical and physically labor‑intensive tasks in support of the Public Works Maintenance division. Work is performed independently or as part of a team, with general guidelines and some independent judgment.

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, and apply 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 in maintaining 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 in maintaining 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.
• 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 they relate to the 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.

• Assist in flushing and removing debris from sewer and drain lines; clean storm drains; maintain and repair closed conduit drainage pipes and facilities.
• Assist in the installation, maintenance and repair of sanitary and storm sewers.
• Assist in the maintenance and repair of sanitary and storm lines, streets and manholes.
• Assist in inspection, maintenance and minor repair of sanitary and storm lift stations, including lift station electrical equipment and pumps.
• Read maps, blueprints and schematics to locate, build and repair City storm and sanitary sewer lines.
• Operate high‑pressure jet truck, dump and service truck, CCTV van and equipment.

• 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…