Maintenance Worker I or II (SWM)

MAINTENANCE WORKER I

Full Salary Range:

$67,424

• $85,313 annually

Starting Salary Range:

$67,424

• $75,843 annually, DOQ

MAINTENANCE WORKER II

Full Salary Range:

$75,760

• $95,861 annually

Starting Salary Range:

$75,760

• $85,220 annually, DOQ The City of Covington is seeking either a Maintenance I or II (Stormwater Management) depending on the qualifications of the chosen candidate.

Primary responsibilities include the performance of semi-skilled and skilled tasks of varying complexity involved in the recurring maintenance and repair work of the Stormwater network. While this position has primarily a stormwater focus and, therefore, will mostly perform duties related to the stormwater system, there will be occasions where the performance of other duties will be required to assist maintenance crews in different areas. The operation of equipment, tools and vehicles is necessary to accomplish assigned tasks. Work is performed cooperatively, in a manner that ensures individual, co-worker and public safety. Office work involving the use of a computer is required. This is a full-time (40 hours per week) position, which is FLSA-covered and eligible for overtime compensation.

Education and Experience :

Minimum Criteria:

Level

I MINIMUM

Criteria:

High School Diploma or G.E.D. and a total of two (2) years of experience; or any combination of education and experience which would provide the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge, and abilities required to successfully perform the responsibilities of the position. Level

II MINIMUM

Criteria:

High School Diploma or G.E.D. and a total of four (4) years of full-time experience; or any combination of education and experience which would provide the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge, and abilities required to successfully perform the responsibilities of the position. Level

I PREFERRED

Criteria:

(In addition to Minimum Criteria) Two (2) or more years of municipal or government employment experience. Level

II PREFERRED

Criteria:

(In addition to Minimum Criteria) Four (4) or more years of full-time municipal or government employment experience.

Special Requirements :

• Valid Washington State Driver's License with driving record free of serious or frequent violations. CDL Class B (for Level I) or CDL Class A with a Tank Vehicle (N) endorsement (for Level II), or the ability to obtain those requirements within six (6) months of employment.
• Acceptable results from a Driving Record Abstract form requested form the Department of Licensing.
• Valid Flagger certificate and CPR Certification, or the ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment.
• National Incident Management System (NIMS) training for the following series: 100, 200 and 700, or the ability to obtain those requirements within six (6) months of employment.
• Proper documentation to fulfill the requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act within three (3) days of employment.
• Acceptable results from a nationwide criminal background check.

The City offers an excellent health insurance program that includes dental and vision plans; a 401(a) pension (PERS Replacement and Social Security Replacement ) plan vesting on a graduated schedule that reaches 100% vesting after completion of the third year of employment; a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) VEBA Plan; plus voluntary 457 and Flexible Spending plans, paid holidays, paid sick leave and paid vacation leave. A complete job description and employment application are available through the links posted below or by visiting City Hall Monday through Friday between the hours of 8 a.m.

• 5 p.

m. Resumes must be accompanied by a completed and signed City of Covington employment application, or they will not be considered. A cover letter is optional.

POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED.

First review of applications will be completed by Thursday, June 25, 2026. Interview date is currently scheduled for July 7, 2026.

Apply to:

kathy.parker@covingtonwa.gov ; or Human Resources Analyst; City of Covington; 16720 SE 271st Street, Suite 100; Covington, WA 98042 For additional information, contact the Human Resources Manager at (253) 480-2410. EEOE.