The Building Services Section in King County's
Facilities Management Division (FMD), is seeking to fill an immediate
Utility Worker I vacancy and establish an eligibility list for future opportunities. The
Utility Worker team is responsible for a wide variety of maintenance and equipment operation duties not associated with journey-level work in any skilled trade. This role involves working with a variety of people in a variety of locations; no two days are the same!
Our ideal applicant is someone that has some experience in light maintenance, landscaping, grounds cleaning, operating hand tools and wants to grow in our organization. This role is an excellent opportunity to get your foot in the door with county government. We highly encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply.
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The standard workweek is 40 hours, Monday - Friday.
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The hours for this role are 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM.
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This work might be performed in multiple locations, including downtown Seattle, and the Kent area.
The purpose of this recruitment is to fill immediate full-time, Career Service position and to create a list of competitive candidates to fill future vacant positions as they become available throughout the year, including Term-Limited Temporary; however, the list may be expired at any time.-
Career Service (CS) positions are full-time, comprehensive benefits eligible, including retirement, and are considered permanent after successful completion of a 6-month probation period.
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Term-limited Temporary (TLT) positions are "at will" but are full-time and eligible for comprehensive benefits. TLT positions may be eligible for retirement benefits.
Who are we:
We are a workforce of over 300 dedicated employees. FMD operates and manages the County's capital assets by developing and maintaining cost-conscious, sustainable, high-quality facilities. The Building Operations Section of FMD maintains approximately 3 million square feet in facilities where King County provides regional services, including the King County Courthouse and District Courts, Maleng Regional Justice Center, King County Administration Building, King County Animal Shelter, and several Public Health facilities. Our facilities range in age from 8 to 100 years old, with equipment such as boilers, chillers, DDC controls, ventilation fans, pumps and compressors, and fire/life/safety systems.
To learn more about the Facilities Management Division, click here.
COMMITMENT TO EQUITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE
As the only jurisdiction in the world named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's history, King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures.
We have a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices, strategies, and policies that promote fairness, justice, and opportunity for all – in our workplaces and our communities. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from vulnerable communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts.
Click here to learn more about King County's commitment to Equity, Racial & Social Justice.
APPLICATION PROCESS: This opportunity is open to all qualified applicants. An updated and thoroughly completed King County application is required. As part of the evaluation process, qualified candidates may be required to perform a practical assessment of the skills required for this position.
ADDITIONAL POSITION INFORMATION:
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This position is non-exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act and is overtime eligible.
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The standard workweek is 40 hours, Monday - Friday.
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The hours for this role are 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM.
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This position is represented by the Service Employees International Union, Local 925.
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This role offers a generous benefits package including Paid Time off, Medical, Dental, and participation into the Pension system.
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This work might be performed in multiple locations, including downtown Seattle, and the Kent area.
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This position is designated as a FIRST RESPONDER in the event of a proclaimed emergency. Meaning this position has a role in emergency response and is responsible for the protection and preservation of life, property, evidence, environment and/or restoration of order.
For any questions regarding this opportunity, please reach out to Sarah McCauley
at
[email protected].
Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.
Application Process
If you are interested in pursuing this position and supporting King County’s vision for unified, equitable, and high-performing government, please follow the application instructions carefully. Provide us with your work history as applicable, ensuring that you provide details that highlight your ability to fulfill the requirements for this position.
If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, or you would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process, please contact Sarah McCauley at [email protected].
King County's Vision, Mission, and ACTIVATE Values unite us.
King County serves residents with a relentless sense of urgency, delivering on commitments with transparency and accountability. We are action-oriented, creative problem solvers who collaborate across roles, engage directly with communities, and challenge the status quo to achieve meaningful impact. As a unified team, we uphold high ethical and stewardship standards, embrace change, stay curious, and continuously improve. Across all interactions, we listen first, act quickly, and stay aligned as a team to earn and sustain public trust. Learn more about our Vision, Mission, and ACTIVATE Values here and visit our Why work at King County page here.
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on sex, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religious affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age except by minimum age and retirement provisions, pregnancy, status as a family caregiver, parental status, marital status, military status or status as a veteran who was honorably discharged or who was discharged solely as a result of the person's sexual orientation or gender identity or expression, citizenship or immigration status, genetic information, or other protected class. However, to the extent that distinction or differential treatment on the basis of citizenship or immigration status is authorized by either federal or state law, regulation, or government contract, it is not an unfair practice.
Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
