Job Information
Washington State University Utility Worker 1 in Richland, Washington
Utility Worker 1
Available Title(s):
595K-YNCSNPS - Utility Worker 1
Business Title:
Utility Worker 1
Employee Type:
Classified
Time Type:
Full time
Position Term:
Position Details:
Summary of Duties:
Under close supervision, performs various unskilled manual work in the maintenance, repair, remodeling, and construction of buildings, facilities, utility and sewer systems, equipment, and grounds.
Required Qualifications:
• Physical strength to do required work AND six months of manual labor experience ; OR equivalent education/experience.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to perform heavy, indoor and outdoor work in all weather conditions; follow oral and written directions
• Must have or be able to obtain at time of hire, a valid driver's license.
• Physical ability to perform moderate physical labor and the tasks assigned.
• Excellent work attendance is required.
Additional Information:
Area/College:
WSU Tri-Cities
Department Name:
Facilities & Operations
City, State, Zip:
Richland, WA 99354
Department Link:
https://tricities.wsu.edu/facilities/
Monthly Salary:
Range 30, $3,075.00 - $3,537.00 (Steps G - M)
Successful candidates typically begin at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with https://app.leg.wa.gov/WAC/default.aspx?cite=357-28.
Benefits:
WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes: paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts.
For a more detailed summary of benefits offered by WSU for classified staff visit: https://hrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024-Benefit-Overview-for-Civil-Service.pdf.
Find total compensation here: https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/recruitment-toolkit/total-compensation/.
Overtime Eligibility:
Overtime Eligible
FTE:
100%
This is a Permanent position.
Posting Close Date:
Applicants must submit their completed application by March 24, 2024 at 11:59 PM.
Background Check:
This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.
Application Instructions:
Applicants must upload the following documents to their online application.