Utility Worker 1

Washington State University (WSU) Irrigated Agriculture Research and Extension Center (IAREC)

Prosser, WA, USA
$3,581 to $4,119 monthly; benefits: comprehensive ...
In-person
Minor repairs
Event setup
Routine custodial tasks
Washington State University (WSU) is seeking a Utility Worker 1 to support facilities maintenance, custodial services, and grounds upkeep at the Irrigated Agriculture Research and Extension Center in Prosser, WA. The position is full-time, offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

Job Summary

  • As a Utility Worker 1 for the Washington State University (WSU) Irrigated Agriculture Research and Extension Center (IAREC) in Prosser, WA, you provide essential support for facilities maintenance, custodial services, and grounds upkeep.
  • Responsibilities include performing minor repairs, event setup, space preparation, and routine custodial tasks across multiple buildings.
  • WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver.

Matching Summary

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Washington State University (WSU) is seeking a Utility Worker 1 to support facilities maintenance, custodial services, and grounds upkeep at the Irrigated Agriculture Research and Extension Center in Prosser, WA. The position is full-time, offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Salary

$3,581 to $4,119 monthly; Benefits: comprehensive benefits package

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • minor repairs
  • event setup
  • routine custodial tasks
  • operating vehicles and equipment
  • grounds maintenance
  • seasonal snow removal

Nice-to-have

  • experience at a research facility
  • experience in safety protocols
  • experience with heavy equipment operation

Key Requirements

  • Six months of manual labor experience OR equivalent education/experience
  • 1 year of work experience in maintenance, groundskeeping, custodial, construction work or other relevant field
  • Ability to use power tools, hand tools, heavy equipment and machinery
  • Ability to obtain forklift certification within 4-months of employment
  • Valid driver’s license

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