Journey Level Maintenance Technician - Stormwater

Reporting to a Public Works Operations Maintenance Supervisor, and under daily supervision of a Senior Technician level position, the Journey Level Maintenance Technician performs skilled journey level maintenance, repair, and equipment operation for one of the City of Lacey Public Works (PW) Operations Sections. The position is responsible for duties which include, but are not limited to, assisting, training, directing and/or overseeing the work of Maintenance Assistants or seasonal positions;

frequently looking for and recommending potential improvements in operating procedures and taking initiative to complete work in a safe, orderly and high-quality manner. Employees will be assigned journey level work in various sections of the overall PW Operations Division, as needed, based on short and long-term operating requirements.

Maintenance and repair of all City owned stormwater systems, and protection from hazardous materials entering those systems.

Monday - Friday; 7:00AM to 3:30PM

• Operation of various mobile equipment such as dump trucks, backhoes, excavators, loaders, septic trucks, Vactors, bobcats, sweepers, forklift, mowers, bucket trucks, and other machinery to include hole hogs, jackhammers, welding equipment, man lifts, weed eaters, blowers, chainsaws, pumps and other powered/non-powered equipment in the performance of duties.
• Responds to customer complaints relating to the assigned section of Public Works Operations, diagnosing problems, and taking initiative to resolve routine and/or typical problems.
• Performing primary standby duty for all maintenance sections in accordance with that Public Works Operation Section policies and procedures for after‑hours response.
• Perform work that involves strenuous physical labor, physical dexterity, and/or mechanical aptitude.
• Attends a wide range of required employee training courses such as employee performance and employee interaction, risk management, diversity and harassment training, safety training, emergency preparedness training and certification trainings.
• Uses electronic work orders and timecard system to accurately document work.

• Performs maintenance duties related to the construction, repair, and inspection of City stormwater systems.
• Operates, maintains, inspects and repairs City stormwater ponds, catch basins and stormwater manholes.
• Responds to customer complaints relating to the stormwater utility, diagnoses problems and takes initiative to resolve routine and/or typical problems. Assists the Senior Maintenance Technicians to resolve more complex and/or complicated problems.
• Responds to and mitigates flooding issues throughout the city.
• Responds to and completes clean‑up of hazardous material spills.
• Locates stormwater utilities.
• May be asked to assist other Departments within Transportation Section.

A H.S. Diploma or GED AND two (2) or more years' experience in maintenance, grounds care, repair and/or construction work on a public works maintenance crew related to the work of the division assigned to, including equipment operation and training.

• May have a combination of experience, education, and training that would provide the level of knowledge and ability required to perform journey level work independently or as part of a repair crew.

• Must pass a thorough background investigation and a pre‑employment physical, including drug testing, to determine the ability to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Must maintain a level of physical and mental fitness necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Must be attentive to job safety considerations and follow all required safety policies, procedures, and techniques.
• Must have a valid Washington state driver license OR must be obtained within 30 days of hire, and a driving record acceptable to the City and the City's insurance carrier.
• Verification of identity and United States work authorization must be complete as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act.
• Must have or the ability to obtain a…