FACILITIES SERVICES
Job Description
Transportation Services
Utility Worker 2
Job Code: 8548 – Contract Classified
Department Introduction:
Transportation Services provides innovative and sustainable transportation solutions that facilitate the educational,
research, cultural and service missions of the University. TS supports the UW campus with the following: Parking, Transit,
Bicycling, Walking, Rideshare, Fleet Services, UW Shuttles, and Transportation Planning & Construction.
Job Purpose:
Perform semi-skilled work and manual labor in constructing, maintaining, repairing, and operating Transportation facilities,
grounds, and equipment; perform custodial duties; and set-up and tear-down signs and barricades. This position will
report to and work under the general supervision of the Parking Supervisor 3 in the Transportation Maintenance Work
Unit. This position performs outdoor semi-skilled construction, maintenance, repair and custodial duties for all
Transportation owned facilities, grounds, and equipment.
Duties and Responsibilities:
 Perform semi-skilled maintenance and construction work on Transportation parking garage, surface lots, and
grounds such as road work and lot maintenance including patching asphalt, filling and repairing concrete curbs,
garage roll up doors, installing signage, painting, and replacing fixtures
 Operate motorized equipment including dump trucks, forklifts, small tractors and front-end loaders, street cleaning
equipment, sweepers, scrubbers, trailers, pressure washers, and turf renovation equipment
 Operate automobiles, trucks, and vans to transport tools, equipment and personnel to various job sites
 Perform custodial duties to keep transportation facilities clean
 Work includes sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, polishing, trash collection, leaf blowing, graffiti removal, snow
removal, gutter cleaning, vacuuming, and other related custodial functions
 Troubleshoot and repair parking equipment gate arm and pay station maintenance issues, restock printer paper in
parking machines and collection and transport of money from parking meters, change machines, and ticket
dispensers
 Use power equipment and hand tools required for cleaning, weeding, and maintenance of campus parking
facilities; and use of university approved industrial cleaners to remove graffiti or infectious waste products
 Clean, service, adjust, and make repairs on tools and equipment; such as electric and gas engine driven
compressors, large mowers, pneumatic tamper, jackhammer, snow plows, grounds equipment, sweeper/scrubber
machine, bike station equipment, and portable pumps
 Load and unload trucks and move furniture, equipment, supplies and materials; and may assemble new furniture
 Assist Parking Supervisor 3 with layout and job planning on routine maintenance or minor construction projects
for parking facilities
 Set up signs, cones, and barricades as directed to support daily parking operations
 Assist in traffic control in parking lots, including putting gate arms up and down, setting signage, placing traffic
cones and delineators
 Move and store supplies and equipment as needed
 Observe, assess, record and report hazardous and potentially hazardous conditions in parking areas/structures
 Provide professional and friendly customer service to UW employees and visitors
 Perform duties of Utility Worker 1
 Perform other duties as assigned
 Regular and predictable attendance is required
Core Competencies:
 Demonstrate personal integrity and trustworthiness
 Manage stressful situations and changing priorities effectively
 Anticipate, recognize and resolve problems
 Be responsible and accountable
 Use organizational skills and provide attention to details
 Maintain a positive, optimistic and success-oriented attitude
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Exercise professional demeanor, which includes being tactful and courteous
Exhibit a professional work ethic
Continuously promote a safe work environment
Required Skills, Experience and Knowledge:
 Physical strength to do required work AND two years of experience as a Utility Worker I OR equivalent
education/experience
 Successfully pass a criminal background check
 Demonstrated experience performing semi-skilled maintenance and/or construction work
 Demonstrated experience performing equipment maintenance work
 Have knowledge and understand of safe work practices and policies
 Must be able to wear all proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required
 Must be able to follow written and/or verbal instructions and communicate in English regarding the use of
chemicals, supplies, and equipment; comply with safety policies and procedures
Desirable Skills, Experience and Knowledge:
 Knowledge of the current Transportation Services programs, products, services and systems at the University of
Washington
 Experience in using email communication and navigating in the Windows PC environment
Conditions of Employment:
 Possess a valid Washington State Driver’s License
 Must be able to work independently with only general supervision; complete work assignments according to work
order
 Must be polite and diplomatic at all times within a diverse population
 Must be available to work a varied shift to support Transportation demands and events, including overtime and
weekends
 Ability to lift 50 pounds
 Must be able to work outdoors in all types of weather, including adverse weather conditions; works and operates
equipment outside in clement and inclement weather
 Frequent bending, lifting, turning, kneeling, reaching and executing other similar physical tasks
 Must be able to work in enclosed parking areas in extreme temperatures and in the presence of dirt, dust, exhaust
fumes and/or loud noises
 This position is designated as one that performs an essential function
 This means that the position's incumbent must continue to report to work in the event that the University suspends
operations because of severe weather, natural disaster, or other emergency condition unless otherwise notified
 A satisfactory outcome from a criminal background verification will be required prior to hire
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