Maintenance Services Worker or - Water Distribution

The City of Renton is seeking a skilled and dependable Maintenance Services Worker 2 or 3 to join the Water Distribution section of the Public Works Department
. In this advanced role, you will perform technical, physically demanding, and specialized duties that support the construction, maintenance, and repair of the City’s water distribution systems. Working both independently and as part of a team, you will use sound judgment, operate a variety of tools and equipment, and contribute to the City’s mission by ensuring the reliability and safety of essential water infrastructure.

• 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 rights‑of‑way, 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.
• 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.

• Assist in excavation of trenches to proper grade and line, placing bedding and laying pipe and components; backfill trenches and test piping; assist in cutting, threading and coating pipe; assist in leak detection and repair.
• Assist in the removal of pipe and install new potable water lines, mains, services and hydrants.
• Assist in maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing pumps and valves.
• Assist to maintain reservoirs and pump stations; clean and paint pipes, fittings, hydrants and other water system components.
• Install and replace water meters; ensure water meters are operating properly.
• Shut off accounts for non‑payment; set up new accounts and sequence numbers; post public hearing notices for the City Clerk's Office; collect on over‑due accounts.
• Maintain the area around meters and assure meter boxes are clean…