Maintenance Worker

Our goal is to attract, retain, and motivate committed, hard-working, creative, and thoughtful employees will support the Mission, Vision, and Values of the PUD and who work hard to exceed the expectations of our community, not only in the supply of necessary services but in building a better place for all of us to live and work.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, color, national origin, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran’s status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. Skagit PUD is committed to providing a workplace where people are treated with dignity, decency, respect, and professionalism.

The Public Utility District No. 1 of Skagit County is seeking a Maintenance Worker to perform a variety of heavy manual labor and other tasks in the maintenance and repair of PUD facilities and associated infrastructure.

Work is performed under adverse working conditions, in all types of weather, and can be at any hour of the day or night (although normal schedules are set and consistent).

Essential Duties: Routine maintenance on fire hydrants, meters, valves, pump stations, reservoirs, buildings, mowing, clearing, and other areas as directed. Locates, inspects, and performs maintenance on valves, hydrants, and meters from maps, drawings, and sketches to gather asset-related information. Also performs limited pavement, site restoration, and environmental protection in and around construction sites.

Specialized duties include new service installations, tie-ins, leak detection and repair, resolving customer issues, investigations, and meter testing. May also include installation and repair of customer water services of all sizes, water distribution system repairs, shutting down and repairing water mains, tapping water mains, resolving flow complaint issues, and investigating water theft, backflow, and other system risk issues.

See Job Description for full position details

Required Education and Experience

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States.
• At least two (2) years of experience performing physical labor, preferably in connection with the maintenance and repair of underground utilities.

Certifications and Training

• Water Distribution Manager 1 (WDM1) certification is preferred, and preference will be given to these candidates.
• Preference given to candidates with a CDL Class A with tanker endorsement, or must be obtained within one (1) year of hire. at the applicant's expense.
• Cross Connection Control Specialist (CCS) certification must be obtained within 1 year of hire. The PUD offers cost assistance for obtaining the CDL upon successful completion.

The following are strongly preferred: Flagger card, Forklift certification, Competent Person/Cave-In Protection training, Confined Space training, Asbestos Cement Pipe Work Practice and Procedure training, and First Aid/CPR/AED certification.

Please see full job description for a complete list of minimum qualifications and required knowledge, skills and abilities

Physical Requirements:

This position typically requires sitting, standing, walking, balancing, lifting, bending, kneeling, reaching overhead, pushing, pulling, crawling, climbing, twisting, gripping, driving, stooping, crouching, finger dexterity, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. Incumbent must be capable of infrequently lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds; and to frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 pounds. Lifting objects heavier than 50 pounds will be accomplished using help from others or by mechanical means.

Compensation

This is a Union-represented position and is subject to the most current Collective Bargaining Agreement. The full salary range for a Maintenance Worker is $38.13 - $48.80 per hour. The anticipated hiring range for this position will be $38.13 - $44.22 depending on experience and qualifications

Skagit PUD offers a complete benefits package including medical/dental/vision (no cost to employee/dependents), life and disability coverage, PERS and Teamsters pension, deferred compensation, generous paid time off, holidays, and more. Benefits are equivalent to over 60% in additional compensation. The position also includes a clothing stipend to assist employees in obtaining appropriate workwear.

NOTE: Under the current collective bargaining agreement, all represented employees have $3.25 per hour of their hourly wage diverted into a separate Teamsters pension, which was voted and agreed to by the current members.

Visit www.skagitpud.org to apply - only online applications will be accepted.

Application review will begin after January 5, 2026, and the position will remain open until it is filled. For priority consideration, please apply by that date.

Online application packets must include:

• A complete online application
• Cover Letter
• Updated resume
• Three (3) professional references.

Applications that do not contain all of the required information will not be considered.

Salary : $38 - $44