Lake Whatcom Water & Sewer District, a special purpose government entity providing municipal water and sewer service in the Sudden Valley/Geneva/North Shore areas, is presently recruiting for a full-time Maintenance Worker I.
This position assists in the maintenance and operation of the District’s water treatment, storage and distribution systems, and the District’s sewage collection and conveyance system, including varied manual work, maintaining electronic equipment and systems, and operating heavy and specialized equipment. Works as part of an assigned crew and may receive specialized assignments as technical skills are gained. This position is an entry level position to the District’s Maintenance Worker II position, promotion to which is dependent upon meeting all performance and minimum certification requirements for that position.
The District offers excellent benefits, including WA State PERS Retirement, health/dental/vision insurance, a voluntary deferred compensation program with District contribution after one year, and vacation and sick leave. The salary range is $29.40 to $43.06 per hour, DOQ. Incumbents in this position are subject to both after-hours call out and overtime. The position is represented by the AFSCME bargaining unit.
For a full job description along with minimum and desired requirements, including application information, please email or visit our website and scroll down to the announcements section. The full job description posted identifies the essential functions of the job; not every function that may be required is described.
Please submit all application materials (cover letter, resume, and application) in Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) format. First review of applications will be on Monday, September 30, 2024, position will remain open until filled. The District is an equal opportunity employer.
Announcement Date: September 4, 2024
