The City is creating an ongoing roster of candidates to fill Public Works Maintenance Technician positions!
Submit your application here to be considered for addition to the roster. Qualified applicants may be invited to participate in Public Works skills testing. As vacancies become available, passing candidates may be invited to interview.
*** Please note this position requires weekend work. ***
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!
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Pays $35.48 - $42.37 per hour.
The base pay range for this position is $35.48 - $42.37. It is the City's practice to start employees at the lower end of the salary range. This position is eligible for education pay. The pay range for an employee holding an Associate's is $35.83 - $42.79 and for an employee holding a Bachelor's is $36.19 - $43.22, This position is eligible for bilingual pay for employees certified fluent in Spanish, Tagalog, Korean, or American Sign Language. The pay range for the bilingual premium is $36.19 - $43.22. This position is also eligible for longevity pay, with an increase of 0.25% each year the employee is employed with the City, starting on year 5. An employee completing a 47 year career with the City would expect to make $46.92 in the last year of employment based on 2026 numbers, for a salary range of $35.48 - $46.92. Taking these numbers into account, the salary for this position could ultimately range between $35.48 - $48.62 based on the 2026 pay scale, with the upper pay appropriate to an employee holding a Bachelor's, bilingual certified, and with 47 years of longevity pay.
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. More benefit details are available by clicking on the "Benefits" tab of this job posting.
Major Function and Purpose
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.
General Function
Under the general direction of the Supervisor and Leads, this position is responsible for the efficient and effective use of equipment, materials, and labor to complete maintenance and construction projects in a timely and cost-effective manner.
Supervision Responsibilities
This position has no supervision responsibilities, but may provide oversight and direction to community service workers or volunteers, seasonal or temporary employees and co-workers as directed by the supervisor or designee. Work involves coordinating field activities, ensuring that projects are completed as scheduled, establishing work priorities, and fully participating in all field activities.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
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.
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Establish work priorities and change priorities to meet changed circumstances, with the approval of the Lead or Supervisor
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Inspect projects in progress and equipment for repairs and safety
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Make recommendations for equipment or modifications to existing equipment
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Train other employees in proper maintenance procedures and equipment operations as directed
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Ensure proper inventory level of materials and parts for maintenance and repair work
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Coordinate and participate in various activities, including but not limited to:
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Installing water, sewer, and stormwater pipe systems
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Repairing and maintaining water, street, parks, stormwater, sewer, and facility assets
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Patching, paving, and grading roads and walkways
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Constructing and repairing concrete sidewalks
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Performing street sweeping
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Conducting vegetation control/pruning in City right of way, stormwater ponds, and easements
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Troubleshooting SCADA/Telemetry for water/sewer facilities
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Repairing and installing uniform traffic control devices
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Conducting snow operations including anti-icing, sanding, plowing, and snow removal
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Performing minor installations and repairs (carpentry, electrical, plumbing)
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Reading and maintaining water meters
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Installing and maintaining hydrants and specialized water system appurtenances
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Installing and maintaining water and wastewater pumps
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Perform all duties of Maintenance Technician I as required or directed
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Reliable and regular attendance is required
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Other duties as assigned
Contacts and Relationships
The Maintenance Technician II has extensive contact with other City employees and the public.
Working Conditions
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.
Work is performed with considerable independence under the direction of a Lead or Supervisor. It is not anticipated that the Maintenance Technician II will be required to attend meetings during other than normal work hours; however, the employee may be called back to work before or after regularly scheduled work hours or on scheduled days off and will be required to participate in the weekend standby rotation. May be required to work overtime. All employees who are required to have and maintain a CDL are subject to Drug and Alcohol Testing as mandated by the Federal Omnibus Transportation Act of 1991.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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.
Knowledge specific to assignment in utility:
SCADA/Telemetry controls, programming, and troubleshooting, as well as electrical and pump controls maintenance and/or troubleshooting.
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.
Ability to maintain records and prepare work reports; gauge project progress and recommend adjustments to meet deadlines or adapt to changing conditions in the field; meet required proficiencies to perform standby duty as determined by supervisor or designee; comprehend technical instructions and repair manuals; interact courteously and tactfully with the public; establish and maintain collaborative, effective working relationships with coworkers and the public; and take direction from management and react and/or act accordingly.
Physical Requirements
The Maintenance Technician II must have the overall stamina and ability to perform moderate to strenuous physical activity, including the ability to stand or walk for long periods of time, traverse rough terrain, work in or over water, work at heights or on scaffolding, and carry up to sixty (60) pounds. Job requirements may include the ability to climb up to one hundred (100) feet off the ground, bend, and/or work in tight or confined areas. Must be able to hear alarms and have the ability to audibly identify the presence of a danger or hazard.
Minimum Requirements
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.
Additional minimum requirement for assignment in the sewer utility:
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Within 12 months of hire: Washington Wastewater Collections Personnel Association (WWCPA) 1
Additional minimum requirement for assignment in the water utility:
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Within 12 months of hire: Cross Connection Specialist certification from the Washington State Department of Health
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Within 18 months of hire: Water Distribution Manager I certification
Additional minimum requirement for assignment in the stormwater utility:
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Within 12 months of hire: Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Lead
Any combination of experience and training that provides the desired skills, knowledge and abilities may be considered.
Requirements outlined in this job description may be subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities who are otherwise qualified for employment in this position. However, some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.
This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the Employer and employee and is subject to change as the needs of the Employer and requirements of the job change.
