Public Works - Maint. Center Ground Crew
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Job Summary
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The City of Kirkland Public Works Department is seeking to hire a Maintenance Worker!
Want to...
- Learn to operate a Vactor/Eductor truck?
- Learn to operate a CCTV truck with a robotic camera?
- Learn how to install underground pipes and catch basins?
- Get paid while obtaining your Commercial Driver's License, flagging card, forklift certification, and others?
- Learn how to do concrete work?
- Drive dump trucks, operate loaders, excavators, and backhoes?
- Maintain landscapes at City owned properties and in the ROW?
- Clear and maintain paths and trails throughout the City?
Why Kirkland Public Works
- Great work environment
- Meaningful and challenging work
- Make a difference and improve communities
Competitive Salary and Awesome Benefits
- Full range of benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurance
- Fully paid health insurance for you and your dependents
- A pension/retirement plan with employer contribution
- A Deferred Compensation plan with a low participation fee
- Paid holidays, vacation days, and sick leave (vacation and sick leave accrual will increase with seniority)
- Inexpensive Long-Term and Short-Term Disability coverage and Term-Life insurance
- On the job training
- Education Assistance Program
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance
- Longevity Pay
- And more!
This may be the opportunity for you!
The City of Kirkland believe in developing its employees. We pride ourselves in building our employees from the ground up.
Join us for an exciting career in Public Works, get paid while gaining knowledge, and supporting the community.
Summary
The Public Works Department of the City of Kirkland is inviting applications for Maintenance Workers. If you are looking for a team environment,
THIS IS YOUR DREAM JOB!
Work-Life Balance: If you are looking for a job that values your life outside of work, this is your position. While you may get opportunities to work overtime and earn more wages, the working conditions for this union-represented job allow you to prioritize your life after work.
Training: You will have access to many paid training opportunities designed for career development and advancement.
Development Opportunities: The City of Kirkland believes in developing its employees. You will have plenty of opportunities for career advancement based on your position, skills, and interests.
Serving the Community: Working for the City of Kirkland Public Works Department is more than a paycheck - you will be an integral part of a mission-oriented organization focusing on the community and innovation to make the lives of our residents better.
Examples of Job Duties:
- Performs, on work site, activities regarding street maintenance, traffic control (signs ad signals) and vegetation control; such as temporary and permanent asphalt patching and concrete work.
- Performs, on work site, activities regarding sewer maintenance including mains, pumping stations, and appurtenances; such as repairing and cleaning mains, troubleshooting pump problems at lift station and safety observer.
- Performs, on work site, activities regarding water system maintenance of mains, valves, hydrants, meters, PRVs and appurtenances; such as reading meters, repair hydrants, install and services mains.
- Performs landscaping, turf and tree maintenance of City properties and R.O.W.s using elementary level skills of pruning, transplanting, planting, drainage, pesticide spraying, fertilizing, mowing, trimming, sweeping, blowing, and edging.
- Performs, on work site, activities regarding storm drain maintenance including mains, catch basins, detention/retention facilities and channelization.
- Acts as flagperson to control traffic while road work is being accomplished.
- Assists Senior Maintenance Person in performing tasks.
- May be required to perform standby duty if there are not enough volunteers to fill the need.
Peripheral Duties:
- Performs functions as assigned in the City's emergency response plan in the event of an emergency. May be required to return to the City during off hours in case of emergency.
- Compiles data for surveys.
- May perform work outside of classification.
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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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- Ability to operate a variety of hand and power-driven tools.
- Ability to operate "light" equipment, such as five-yard dump truck, backhoe as a loader and concrete mixer among others.
- Ability to communicate in English orally and in writing.
- Ability to meet with the public and communicate effectively with citizens.
- Ability to read blueprints and engineering plans.
- Basic elementary skill levels in carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, cement finishing and mechanical skills.
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Qualifications
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Minimum Qualifications:
- Education: High school diploma or GED.
- Experience: 1 year of utility construction or landscaping experience.
- Or: In place of the above requirements, the incumbent may possess any combination of relevant education and experience which would demonstrate the individual's knowledge, skill, and ability to proficiently perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above.
Licenses and Other Requirements:
- Must have a valid Washington State Driver's license and ability to remain insurable under the City's insurance to operate motor vehicles.
- Possess and maintain current Class A Combination Driver's License with air and tanker endorsements or must obtain within 12 months of date of hire (training paid by the City, license endorsement paid by the employee).
- Must obtain and maintain certified flagging card within 6 months of date of hire.
- May be required to obtain pesticide spray certification within 6 months, depending on assigned area.
- May be required to obtain lift truck card within 6 months, depending on assigned area.
- Municipal experience is preferred.
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Other
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Physical Demands and Working Environment:
- Must be able to climb into and out of trenches and excavation and construction equipment.
- Must be able to lift and move items weighing up to 50 pounds and bulky objects.
- Must be willing to work outdoors in inclement weather.
Successful candidates will be required to complete a reference check, pass a physical examination and undergo drug testing prior to employment. This position is defined as safety-sensitive and once employed, an employee may be required to undergo drug testing as needed.
Union Membership: Positions in this classification will be represented by PUBLIC, PROFESSIONAL & OFFICE-CLERICAL EMPLOYEES AND DRIVERS LOCAL UNION NO. 763 Work Schedule: These positions work a 40-hour workweek and is overtime eligible with Supervisor approval. These positions may be required to work alternative work schedules during inclement weather conditions Work Location: Kirkland Public works, 915 8thSt. Kirkland Application Instructions:* All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
The City of Kirkland is a welcoming community where every person can thrive and grow. We value diversity, inclusion, belonging, and work together to support our community. We do this by solving problems, focusing on the customer, and respecting all people who come into the City whether to visit, live, or work. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to creating a workforce that does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. We encourage qualified applicants of all backgrounds and identities to apply to our job postings. Persons with a disability who need reasonable accommodations in the application or testing process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, may call 425-587-3210
or Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, dial 711.
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City of Kirkland, WA
$33.19 - $41.60 Hourly
medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, flexible benefit account, vacation time, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan
Apr 08, 2026