Building Maintenance Utility Worker

The City of St. Helens in St. Helens, Oregon is looking for a full‑time Building Maintenance Utility Worker to join our team.

This role offers a starting pay of $5,117 per month up to $6,220 per month (at Step
5), along with a PPE clothing allowance and boot allowance. This is a full‑time position with a standard schedule from Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., including a 30‑minute lunch break.

• Diverse health, vision, and dental insurance packages for employees and families with only a 2% out‑of‑pocket premium
• Fully paid participation in the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System
• 13 paid holidays
• Two to six weeks of paid vacation
• Accrued sick leave (12 days per year)
• $75 monthly towards a physical fitness membership or wellness activity
• Life insurance

At the City of St. Helens, we're more than just a municipality - we're a tight‑knit community united by a shared commitment to progress and prosperity. Our mission is simple: to enhance the quality of life for all residents through innovative solutions and responsive public service. Guided by our core values of integrity, accountability, and inclusivity, we strive to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where every voice is heard, and every individual is valued.

As a Building Maintenance Utility Worker, you will spend your day performing a variety of skilled and semi‑skilled maintenance and construction tasks. You will perform carpentry and painting duties, including basic construction, finish work, and repairs on City buildings. You will participate as part of a crew in construction and maintenance projects, completing tasks such as pavement cutting, ditch digging, manhole and line cleaning, and main and pipe repair, laying, and back filling.

You will also paint street lines and symbols and maintain and install street signage within the city limits. Throughout the day, you will operate a variety of tools and equipment, maintain records of inspections and maintenance activity, and ensure all tasks are performed in accordance with safety standards. You may also assist with training lower‑level employees, respond to emergency call‑back requests, and support other City facilities, streets, water, sewer, and storm drainage systems as needed.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license and CDL certification (or ability to obtain CDL certification)
• First Aid and CPR certification
• Flagging and Traffic Safety certification
• 2+ years of experience in construction, maintenance, or repair OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods and work safely
• Knowledge of equipment, materials, and procedures used in maintenance, construction, and repair activities
• Skills in basic and finish carpentry, including painting
• Ability to communicate effectively and establish positive working relationships

If you are ready to take pride in maintaining and improving St. Helens' facilities and streets, the City invites you to apply today. Start your path to joining our team now!

Successful candidates will be required to pass a background investigation, including criminal and driving records, professional and personal references, and will be subjected to drug/alcohol screening.