Maintenance Technician II

Public Works Maintenance Technician

The City of Port Orchard is looking for individuals who want to make a difference for the community. The City's mission of Realizing Our Community Potential means employees work toward a common goal of providing a desirable, thriving and connected community through transparency, accountability, growth and opportunities. If you value Service, Engagement, and Integrity in your work, we are looking for you!

This position coordinates and participates in the routine maintenance and construction of Public Works improvements for the City and assists management in planning new construction and maintenance projects.

This job description reflects general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. These listed duties and responsibilities in no way imply these are the only duties to be performed. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including, but not limited to: working in other function areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or to otherwise balance the workload. Accordingly, individuals occupying this position will be required to follow any job-related instructions, tasks, or other duties as assigned by the Director or designee and must be able to proficiently perform all assigned duties.

The Maintenance Technician II has extensive contact with other City employees and the public. Work is performed indoors and outdoors in all types of weather conditions. May be required to work in confined spaces and on ladders, inclines, and in noisy work areas. May be exposed to extremes in temperature, chemicals, direct sunlight, dust, pollen, machinery or its moving parts, pesticides, insecticides, noxious fumes, and/or insect stings. May be required to wear protective clothing or equipment in the performance of duties.

Knowledge of the methods, procedures, and equipment used in the repair and maintenance of Public Works assets in the area of assignment; occupational hazards and safety precautions applicable to Public Works projects; basic grounds keeping and equipment techniques; carpentry and flatwork; temporary traffic control applying MUTCD standards. Skilled in operating a variety of light and heavy equipment, including pick-up trucks, vac truck, lift truck, dump trucks, backhoes, excavators, manual and power tools, welding equipment, and other tools and equipment appropriate to given duty responsibility; communicating with and gaining the cooperation of co-workers, vendors, consultants, contractors, and the general public for the effective coordination of work and for resolving problems; and reviewing project plans.

High school diploma or GED is required. Three (3) years of experience at an equivalent level in area of assignment or performing skilled or semi-skilled labor comparable to one or more functions of municipal public works is required. Current, valid, unsuspended driver's license required upon hire. Out of state candidates are required to obtain a WA state driver's license in accordance with state law. Washington State Traffic Control Flagger's certification is required within six (6) months of hire. First Aid/CPR certification is required within one (1) year. Class A commercial driver's license with tanker and airbrake endorsements is required within two (2) years.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. HRA VEBA account may also be provided. Retirement benefits include a choice between PERS 2 or 3 and optional Deferred Compensation. The City recognizes 10 paid holidays and provides 2 personal holidays annually. Vacation leave is accrued on a prorated monthly basis with 80 hours a year earned the first year and increases thereafter. Full-time employees earn 8 hours of sick leave for each calendar month of employment.