Employment Opportunity: Maintenance Worker I

Water & Sewer Maintenance Worker

Full-Time | Competitive Pay | Excellent Benefits & Retirement

Lake Whatcom Water & Sewer District, a special purpose government entity providing municipal water & sewer service in the Sudden Valley, Geneva, and North Shore areas, is recruiting for a Maintenance Worker I.

About the Role: No Two Days Are the Same!

If you value a wide range of work assignments, this is the job for you. Water and sewer maintenance is the ultimate “jack-of-all-trades” career. We keep the community running, the water flowing, and the environment protected. It’s hands-on, highly varied, and incredibly rewarding work.

Maintenance Worker I is an entry level position that assists in maintenance and operation of the District’s water treatment and sewage collection systems. Work is done as part of an assigned crew, and technical skills, training, and certifications are incorporated into the first year of employment with a goal of promotion to Maintenance Worker II.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Earn While You Learn: We don’t just offer a job; we invest in your career, providing paid training to earn highly respected state certifications. The District is a small organization, creating regular opportunities for cross-training and learning new skills.
• Job Security: Public infrastructure is essential every day, so the skills you gain will always be in high demand.
• A Team That Has Your Back: We work hard, look out for one another, and take pride in serving our local community.

Your Strengths Are Our Assets

Whether you have a special interest in certain types of work, or a natural aptitude for handling unexpected situations, your areas of strength become assets and help round out our field crew.

• The Fixer: Troubleshooting and repairing complex machinery, from sewage pumps to water pressure reducing valves.
• The Operator: Safely operating vacuum trucks, excavators, and specialized utility equipment.
• The Technician: Monitoring water quality parameters, collecting samples, and keeping our treatment plants running.
• The Protector: Responding to system emergencies, fixing main breaks, and ensuring our fire hydrants and infrastructure are always ready for action.

Required Qualifications:

• Mechanical Aptitude or Experience: You have a proven track record of working with your hands. Whether your background is in construction, auto mechanics, plumbing, or facility maintenance, you know your way around a toolbox and understand how mechanical systems work.
• Problem-Solver: You can look at a broken pump or a leaking pipe and figure out a logical way to fix it.
• Physical Grit: You enjoy working outdoors in all types of weather, can lift heavy equipment, and aren’t afraid to get your hands dirty.
• Clean Driving Record: A valid driver’s license is required, and we’ll support your effort to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License!

The District offers excellent benefits, including WA State PERS Retirement, health/dental/vision insurance, a voluntary deferred compensation program with District contribution after one year, and vacation and sick leave. The salary range is $34.98 to $48.80 per hour, DOQ. Incumbents in this position are subject to both after-hours call out and overtime. The position is represented by the AFSCME bargaining unit.

How to Apply

1. Review the full job description here: Maintenance Worker I v.2025.04
   The full job description posted identifies the essential functions of the job; not every function that may be required is described.
2. Fill out the LWWSD job application form: LWWSD Job Application v.2024
3. Submit all application materials (cover letter, resume, and application) in Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) format to jobs@lwwsd.org.

First review of applications will begin Tuesday, August 4, 2026, position will remain open until filled.  The District is an equal opportunity employer.

Announcement Date: July 7, 2026