Utility Worker 1

vcea.wsu.edu

Prosser, WA, USA
$3,581 to $4,119 monthly; benefits: comprehensive ...
Full time onsite
Operate vehicles and equipment
Perform minor repairs
Routine custodial tasks
The Utility Worker 1 position at Washington State University's Irrigated Agriculture Research and Extension Center in Prosser, WA, involves providing essential maintenance and custodial support for the facility. Candidates should have experience in manual labor and maintenance, with opportunities for overtime and a 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

Match Score: 75

The Utility Worker 1 position at Washington State University's Irrigated Agriculture Research and Extension Center in Prosser, WA, involves providing essential maintenance and custodial support for the facility. Candidates should have experience in manual labor and maintenance, with opportunities for overtime and a comprehensive benefits package.

Salary

$3,581 to $4,119 monthly; Benefits: Comprehensive package including leave, insurance, retirement

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • operate vehicles and equipment
  • perform minor repairs
  • routine custodial tasks
  • grounds maintenance support
  • seasonal snow removal

Nice-to-have

  • experience at research facility
  • experience with safety protocols
  • experience with heavy equipment

Key Requirements

  • Six months manual labor experience OR equivalent
  • 1 year relevant work experience
  • Ability to use power tools
  • Obtain forklift certification within 4 months
  • Valid driver’s license

Work Rights

Employment eligibility verification required

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