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Laborer - Outage

Energy Northwest
Richland, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 11/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/9/2026
Posting closes at 11:59 PM the day before the listed end date.

Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite in Richland, WA.

Work with great people earning great money while contributing to clean energy.

Join the Energy Northwest team as we complete our 28th refueling outage at Columbia Generating Station.

General Summary

This is a temporary position supporting the plant’s biennial refueling outage.

Regularly and customarily performs the duties at the nuclear station for maintenance of roads and grounds, performs nuclear housekeeping and janitorial services including packaging of radioactive waste, and decontamination of equipment and buildings.

General janitorial and in plant maintenance. Deconning (equipment and plant). Delivery of equipment and materials.

Principal Accountabilities

  • Perform packaging of radioactive waste.
  • Perform decontamination of equipment, tools and buildings using decon materials and equipment procedures.
  • Perform housekeeping duties such as sweeping, mopping, waxing and polishing floors.
  • Prepare work areas for technicians by installing shielding. Shielding includes moving and lifting 30-50 lbs.
  • Perform janitorial duties such as housekeeping in lavatories, washrooms, etc. Replenish paper supplies, soap, etc. as needed.
  • Perform routine operation and maintenance of respiratory cleaning machines, inspect respirators.
  • Perform minor repairs on equipment and/or buildings.
  • Move trash and laundry to radwaste storage.
  • May assist others under direction of a journeyman.
  • Perform other tasks as required.


Required Education & Experience

High school diploma or GED. Requires a reading and oral communication level equivalent to a high school education, which allows for proper selection of janitorial supplies, such as chemicals, wax solvents, etc. Ability to read danger or warning signs. Requires a valid US State issued driver's license and ability to operate vehicles with either manual or automatic transmission. Normal assignment requires the ability to respirator and heat stress qualified.

This is a bargaining unit position and the hourly pay rate is:

$32.94

Pay In Lieu Of Benefits Amount

$0.75

Energy Northwest does not provide employment visa sponsorship. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and throughout employment.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Know Your Rights (PDF)

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