Wastewater Ops Maintenance Technician Lakehaven Water and Sewer District Federal Way, WA Job Details $34.87
29 an hour 12 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Heavy equipment operation Mid-level CDL High school diploma or GED Construction experience Machine minor repairs Facilities equipment maintenance Full Job Description
POSITION TITLE
Wastewater Operations Maintenance Technician
REPRESENTED BY
International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE)
RESPONSIBLE TO
Wastewater Operations Supervisor or designee
POSTING DATES
Open until filled, first review date 7/24/2026 Lakehaven Water and Sewer District has an immediate opening for a Maintenance Technician in our Wastewater Operations Department. Applications will be accepted for any level in the position range shown below. Position Range Pay Level 2026 Pay Range Wastewater Ops Maintenance Technician I 7 $34.87
- $51.08 Wastewater Ops Maintenance Technician II 8 $36.61
- $53.61 Wastewater Ops Maintenance Technician II 9 $38.49
- $56.
29 A Lakehaven Wastewater Operations Maintenance Technician performs and/or assists with minor and major maintenance, repairs, and replacement of equipment and construction of supporting structures used in the wastewater treatment plants operated by the District. Experience operating heavy equipment is highly desired. Wastewater Ops Maintenance Technicians also work closely with Wastewater Operators and learn basic operator tasks. Position placement and pay is dependent upon experience and qualifications. As a Lakehaven Wastewater Operations Maintenance Technician , you will be part of a team that has been recognized by the National Association of Clean Water Agencies for its environmental stewardship and has been a long-standing member of the American Water Works Association. Lakehaven has a service area population of over 135,000 people living across a 35 square mile area in south King County, makings us the second largest special-purpose water and sewer district in the state. Lakehaven has two wastewater treatment plants, 35 sewer lift stations, and 350 miles of sewer mains capable of collecting and treating up to 15.6 MGD. Our employees work hard to produce and treat high quality drinking water and to ensure treated wastewater adheres to EPA standards which safeguards the local ecological system of Puget Sound. If you want to work for an award-winning, innovative utility with competitive pay rates, career advancement and training opportunities, this is the right opportunity for you. The successful candidate should have some of the following: High School diploma or equivalent. Experience in related equipment and/or facility maintenance preferred. A valid Washington State "Cross-Connection Control Specialist (CCS)" certification, desired but not required. Any certifications or licenses applicable to the utility; i.e. CPR/First Aid Training, Certified Flagging, Confined Space Entry, etc. must be obtained within one (1) year of initial employment. A valid Washington State Competency certificate "Group I
- OIT" as a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator must be obtained within one (1) year from initial employment.
ABC Board of Examination Maintenance Technician 1 certification within two (2) years of hiring. Commercial Driver's License desired but not required at time of hire.
BENEFITS
State of Washington Department of Retirement Systems PERS Plans Central Pension Fund Pension (IUOE membership) State of Washington Department of Retirement Systems Deferred Compensation program State of Washington Health Care Authority's Medical, Dental, Vision benefit programs, life insurance and long-term disability insurance.
HRA VEBA
Account Paid Time Off (10.37 hours vacation pay per month; 5.33 hours of sick leave per month) Holiday Pay (12 paid holidays) Please visit: Lakehaven Water and Sewer District Benefits Summary
- IUOE Members Does this sound like the job for you?
Visit our website at www.lakehavenwsd.gov for the position descriptions and application. (
Note:
please identify which Wastewater Operations Maintenance Technician position you are applying for on your application
- MT I (Level 7)), MT II, (Level 8), or MT II (Level 9).
Lakehaven Water and Sewer District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lakehaven Water and Sewer District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Individuals interested in applying for this position must submit a completed Cover Letter, Resume, and District Application through our portal on our website at www.lakehavenwsd.gov/154/employment. Incomplete application materials will not be accepted. If you need accommodation in the recruitment process or an alternate format of this announcement, please enquire directly with the Human Resources Assistant Manager.
