Senior Maintenance

Employer:

City of Kirkland

Salary: $39.86 - $48.55 Hourly

Location:

Kirkland WA 98033, WA

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number:

Opening Date: 01/14/2026

FLSA:
Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit: TEAM

The City of Kirkland's Public Works Department is seeking to hire a Senior Maintenance Person for the Public Works - Maint. Center Street Crew. This position is responsible for performing water, sewer, street, and drainage systems maintenance and operation and related work.

• Responsible for a variety of skilled and semi-skilled services involving the City's water, sewer, street, and drainage systems.
• Coordinate field activities at a crew level.
• Respond to off‑hour emergency situations affecting public health and safety.

The Senior Maintenance Person may be assigned responsibilities in one or more of the following areas: water, sewer, street, or drainage operations, maintenance, or construction. Representative duties include:

• Performs street maintenance, traffic control (signs and signals), and vegetation control on site.
• Performs sewer maintenance including mains, pumping stations, and appurtenances.
• Performs water system maintenance of mains, valves, hydrants, meters, PRVs, and appurtenances.
• Performs storm drain maintenance including mains, catch basins, detention/retention facilities, and channelization.
• Operates all public work equipment including backhoe loader, street sweeper, vactor, sewer jet, motor grader, dozer, and dump trucks.
• Coordinates field activities at a crew level in the absence of a Lead or Supervisor.
• May be required to perform standby duty if volunteers are insufficient.

• Help monitor and maintain inventory of parts and tools; record materials, hours, and equipment used.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

• Ability to operate heavy equipment listed above.
• Excellent knowledge of common hand and power tools.
• Ability to organize and layout work at the job site.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and maps.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid Washington State Driver's License, Class A combination with air and tanker endorsement.
• Minimum four years of utility and street construction and maintenance experience (equivalent experience considered).
• Ability to lift and move heavy (up to 50 lbs.) and bulky objects.
• Certified flagger in the State of Washington.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and rules for work area safety and confined space entry.

• Willing to work outdoors in inclement weather.
• Willing and able to climb in and out of trenches, excavation and construction equipment; also work at heights and on ladders.

Position requires a resume and cover letter. Please note how you meet minimum qualifications within the cover letter. Applicants selected for next steps will be invited by phone or e‑mail. Candidates are encouraged to apply early; screening, interviewing, and hiring decisions will be made through the recruitment period until the vacancy is filled.

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 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.

Persons with a disability who need reasonable accommodations may call 425‑587‑3210 or use the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf 711.