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.
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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