Operating Engineer Utility Worker

Port of Seattle

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Seattle, Washington

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Perform mechanical utility work including greasing machinery, changing HVAC filters, and cleaning equipment at the central mechanical plant. Assist journey-level operating maintenance engineers and ensure all working areas remain clean and free of safety hazards.

Qualifications

You possess a High School Diploma or equivalent and have at least one year of related work experience in mechanical utility work. You are expected to maintain equipment, clean mechanical areas, and perform minor repairs while adhering to safety protocols.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Greasing

Oiling machinery

HVAC filter changes

Equipment cleaning

Mechanical maintenance

Reading water meters

Safety rules

Job Description

As a Utility Worker in the Operating Engineer group, you will perform mechanical utility work in support of the maintenance function for the operating engineers in the central mechanical plant and other port owned properties. 

  • You will grease and oil machinery, change HVAC filters as well as clean equipment, tools, and various mechanical areas.  
  • You will perform minor mechanical and other work as required.  
  • You will on occasion, read water meters and assist journey-level operating maintenance engineers. 
  • You will notify the chief engineer of any job-related issues, including accidents and/or injuries.  
  • You will keep working areas clean and free of all safety hazards and observe all safety rules.


  • Educated – You possess a High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Experienced – You have one (1) year of related work experience.
  • Desired – You have two (2) years’ experience working in a mechanical maintenance environment.
  • Committed to Equity – You will apply equity and exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices in all aspects of the work. At the Port of Seattle, equity is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all Port employees.
  • Agile/Flexible – You can adapt quickly as responsibilities and priorities change frequently.  
  • Strong Communicator – You are capable of effectively delivering information both formally and informally at all levels of the organization in both verbal and written formats. 
  • Relationship Builder – You are someone who can work with diverse staff at various levels of the organization to resolve problems while providing excellent guidance and customer service.

Port of Seattle

Founded in 1911, the Port owns and operates Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Fishermen’s Terminal — home of the North Pacific fishing fleet — and public marinas. The Port also owns two cruise ship terminals, a grain terminal, real estate assets, and marine cargo terminals through its partnership in the Northwest Seaport Alliance. Port operations help support nearly 200,000 jobs and $7 billion in wages throughout the region. Over the next 19 years, the port’s “Century Agenda” seeks to create an additional 100,000 jobs through economic growth while becoming the nation’s leading green and energy-efficient port.
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