We often get asked:

-What are the jobs that you hire from the outside most often?

-What skills, knowledge, education or experience do I need for those jobs?

Please note: This information provided here is summary only and does not cover all requirements for each of these positions.

Administrative/Office Support Positions

-High school diploma or equivalent.

-Computer applications including word processing, spreadsheets, email, calendaring and data bases.

-Business writing, customer service and budget tracking skills.

-Depending on the position, required experience from none to 5 years.

-Typing at 35-60 wpm, 10-Key/data entry at 100-200 spm, Note Taking at 50-60 wpm.

Customer Service Representative-In-Training (CSR-in-Training) Positions

-High school diploma or equivalent.

-Typing at 35 wpm.

-Basic math and financial records analysis, computer applications and software, reasoning, reading, language and writing skills.

-Knowledge of advanced customer communications and relations techniques.

Custodian Positions

-High school diploma or equivalent.

-Valid Washington State Driver’s License

-Successful completion of a physical abilities test.

-Commercial janitorial practices and methods.

-Knowledge of equipment, supplies and chemicals needed to perform janitorial work.

Meter Reader Positions

-High school diploma or equivalent.

-Valid Washington State Driver’s License, with good driving record.

-Basic mathematics, ability to read maps.

-Knowledge of customer communications and relations techniques.

Assistant Designer Positions (Engineering Career Path)

-AA degree in an Engineering related field OR High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years related engineering, business or marketing experience or applicable technical education.

-Basic engineering sciences and mechanics, mathematics and its application to engineering computations.

-Record-keeping and customer communications and relations techniques.

-Computer applications including word processing, spreadsheets, etc.

Entry Helper / Line Helper Positions

-High school diploma or equivalent.

-Valid Washington State Driver’s License, with good driving record.

-Valid current Washington State Traffic Control (Flagging) Card.

-Basic math, reading comprehension, mechanical and spatial ability skills.

-Successful completion of a driving test and physical abilities test.

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