"Utility Worker 3"

Utility Worker 3

The Opportunity:

As the Utility Worker 3 for the Washington State University (WSU) Irrigated Agriculture Research and Extension Center (IAREC) in Prosser, WA, you will provide comprehensive support for facilities maintenance, inventory management, and safety compliance. You will perform semi-skilled repairs; coordinate, schedule, and monitor work requests; purchase and manage supplies; and complete groundskeeping and custodial tasks. You will also support seasonal farm activities, operate equipment and vehicles, and ensure accurate inventory tracking and surplus management. In addition, you will serve as the Safety Officer by overseeing workplace safety programs, conducting inspections, maintaining compliance records, and coordinating required training.

Additional Information:

This is a full time (100% FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible.

Monthly Salary: $4,119 - $4,771 | Range 40G Steps G - M | Successful candidates are typically hired at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with WAC 357-28.

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for Classified staff and Total Compensation.

Required Qualifications:

• Physical ability to do required work AND one year experience as a Utility Worker 2 OR equivalent education/experience.
• Two years of experience in building and/or equipment repair or maintenance or construction.
• Ability to use power tools, hand tools, heavy equipment and machinery.
• Ability to obtain forklift certification within 4-months of employment.
• Ability to obtain a pesticide applicators license within 6-months of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with inventory and surplus processes.
• Experience at a research facility or similar facility requiring lab inspections.
• Experience with safety protocols and training, including those relevant to environmental health, preferably in a lead role.
• Experience maintaining safety records.
• Knowledge of basic computer functions for communication and spreadsheet operations

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on: March 30, 2026

Available Title(s): 595M-YN_CS_NPS - Utility Worker 3

Business Title: Utility Worker 3

Employee Type: Classified

Area/College: College of Agricultural, Human and Natural Resources (CAHNRS)

Department Name: Irrigated Agriculture Research and Extension Center (IAREC)

Location: Prosser, Washington

Application Instructions: Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

External candidates, upload all documents in the 'Application Document' section of your application.

Current WSU Employees (internal candidates), before starting your Workday application, please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday. Internal candidates, upload all documents in the 'Resume/Cover Letter' section of your application.

Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible.

Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday.