Utilityperson
APPLICATION MATERIALS
Applicants are required to submit a combined cover letter and resume in one PDF document. Your cover letter must summarize your interest, education and experience relative to this position. Incomplete materials will not be considered.
To expedite the application process, combine your cover letter and resume into one PDF document before applying and upload electronically when requested in the online application process.
This position is OPEN UNTIL FILLED and applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. The first review date for application materials is scheduled for January 30, 2026. To view the full posting an apply, visit www.chelanpud.org/careers
Interested parties are also invited to contact Human Resources at joblist@chelanpud.org to discuss the position.
CONTRACT RATE
$25.72 - per hour
JOB POSTING
Utilityperson
Overview
Provide labor support in accordance with District safety guidelines, policies and procedures individually or with the assistance of operators, mechanics, wiremen, technicians, apprentices or other assigned personnel. Perform industrial janitorial services in the Rocky Reach plant, Rock Island plant, or other locations. Duties may include cleaning, buffing floors, washing windows, carpet cleaning, cleaning picnic shelters and restrooms, greasing, household repairs, etc., and assisting operation and maintenance crews as required. May be required to work at other locations such as Chelan, the Visitor Center, or Confluence Technology Center.
Responsibilities
- Clean and perform general housekeeping duties in the hydro facilities, Discovery Center, substations and other locations to ensure safe, orderly and sanitary conditions. Prepare cleaning solutions, according to specifications. Gather and empty trash.
- Daily responsibilities include routine inspections to ensure safe and secure conditions for the District’s facilities.
- Provide labor support for projects within the Hydro support work plan.
- Drive a motorized vehicle while conducting business on behalf of the District.
- Set up and take down office materials for meetings. This includes moving office furniture (tables, chairs and museum displays).
- Maintain regular and predictable attendance: Perform related duties and responsibilities as required. Comply with District policies. Complete all required training. Maintain a working knowledge and comply with District safety procedures and specific safety requirements of this position, and those in accordance with applicable provisions of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) and Washington Administrative Code (WAC).
- As an essential function, drive a motorized vehicle while conducting business on behalf of the District.
Reports To
Superintendent - Hydro Maintenance
Overtime exemption
Non-Exempt
Qualifications
Education
- No post-secondary education required.
Experience
- Typically requires experience working in janitorial services as well as greeting the public required. 1-year of janitorial experience in an industrial environment is preferred.
- Experience working at a hydro generation facility is preferred.
Licenses and Certifications
- Valid Driver's License
- Valid WA Driver's License within 30 days
- Must possess or obtain current First Aid and CPR certifications within 180 days
Skills and Abilities
A fully skilled incumbent will have the following knowledge skills & abilities:
- Basic knowledge of mathematics
- Familiar with vehicles and cleaning equipment operation
- Knowledge of safe disposal of chemical liquids and other hazardous materials
- Working knowledge of minor home repairs.
- Strong customer service and communication skills.
- Must be self motivated and have the ability to work independently.
- Ability and coordination to work around rotating equipment and chemicals safely and efficiently.
- Ability to safely use cleaning equipment and supplies.
- To perform this job successfully, an individual is required to have basic knowledge of Microsoft Outlook; ability to operate general office equipment; intermediate knowledge of operating various power equipment, such as, small hand tools, floor buffers, vacuums, floor sweepers, carpet cleaning equipment, forklifts, snow removal equipment, ladders, aerial man-lifts and power washers.
- Must be proficient in reading, writing and speaking English.
Equal Opportunity/ADA
Chelan PUD is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer (EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled). We value diversity at all levels of the organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected classifications as defined by law.
EEO Law Posters can be found on the main Careers (chelanpud.org) page in English and Spanish.
The job functions and physical requirements described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
DISCLAIMER
The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions for this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility. This should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload.
As part of its recruiting process, Chelan PUD may engage a third-party vendor to perform previous employment verification, education verification, and reference checking.
EEO
Chelan PUD is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
We value diversity at all levels of the organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected classifications as defined by law.
EEO Law Posters can be found on the main Careers page in English and Spanish.
Chelan PUD will not be offering any work visa sponsorship for this role.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-I.35(c)
