Utilityperson - Rocky Reach/Visitor's Center
APPLICATION MATERIALS
Applicants are required to submit a combined cover letter and resume in one 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 or WORD 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 December 4, 2023.
Interested parties are also invited to contact Human Resources at joblist@chelanpud.org to discuss the position.
CONTRACT RATE
$23.66 - per hour.
JOB POSTING
JOB PURPOSE: 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 plant, Discovery Center 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. Greet and interface with the public and provide visitors with information when required while performing regular scheduled duties. May be required to work at other locations such as Chelan, Confluence Technology Center or Rock Island.
JOB FUNCTIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function of the job satisfactorily. Essential functions (EF) are those activities that, if not performed, would significantly and fundamentally alter the position. Secondary functions (SF) are activities not fundamental to the job and may need to be relaxed to accommodate an otherwise qualified applicant with a disability. In the aggregate, secondary functions typically account for less than 15% of the job scope.
# EF/SF % of Time Job Functions
- EF 35% Clean and perform general housekeeping duties in the hydro facilities, Discovery Center, substations and other locations to ensure safe and sanitary conditions. Prepare cleaning solutions, according to specifications. Gather and empty trash.
- EF 35% Daily responsibilities include routine inspections to ensure safe and secure conditions for the District’s facilities.
- EF 10% Provide labor support for projects within the Hydro support work.
- EF 10% Set up and take down office materials for meetings. This includes moving office furniture (tables, chairs and museum displays).
- EF 10% Drive a motorized vehicle while conducting business on behalf of the District.
- EF Ongoing 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).
QUALIFICATIONS: The qualifications listed below are representative of those required, but reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Post-Secondary Education:
No post-secondary education required.
Experience:
Typically requires experience working in janitorial services as well as greeting the public. One (1) year janitorial experience in an industrial environment is preferred. Experience working at a hydro generation facility is preferred.
Also requires CPR Certification and valid First Aid card within six (6) months of hire.
Specific KSA's: A fully skilled incumbent will have the following specific knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Knowledge:
- Basic knowledge of mathematics.
- Working knowledge in using cleaning solutions and handling chemicals safely and efficiently.
Skills & Abilities:
- Strong communication skills.
- Strong customer service skills and ability to get along with others
- Must be self-motivated and have the ability to work independently.
- Ability and safely work around noisy, rotating equipment.
- Ability to use and store chemicals safely and efficiently.
Language Skills:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Candidate must be proficient in reading, writing and speaking English. Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is preferred.
Computers & Equipment: A fully skilled incumbent will have the ability to utilize the following software, hardware, or equipment: To perform this job successfully, an individual is required to have basic knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, PeopleSoft HRIS, and be able to operate general office equipment. The incumbent is required to operate various power equipment, such as, small hand tools, floor buffers, vacuums, floor sweepers, carpet cleaning equipment, snow removal equipment, ladders, aerial man-lifts and power washers.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here 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.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl or twist torso; pull, push, or exert force and engage in repetitive motion using the hands or arms. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: An employee may not be hired or transferred to a job, or continue in a job if currently employed, if they do not satisfy the following job requirements. These District requirements cannot be waived by supervisors.
A valid driver's license is required at hire. A valid Washington State driver's license is required within 30 days of employment.
Pursuant to the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) standards, Chelan County Public Utility District #1 conducts background screening of personnel who have access to the District's critical physical and/or cyber assets.
LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
A valid driver's license is required for this position (verified upon hire). A valid Washington State driver's license is required within 30 days of employment.
BACKGROUND SCREENING
Pursuant to the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) standards, Chelan County Public Utility District #1 conducts background screening of personnel who have access to the District's critical physical and/or cyber assets.
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.
EEO
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 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)
