Facilities Maintenance Superintendent

The City of Tukwila is currently searching for a Facilities Maintenance Superintendent to join our team! The Facilities Maintenance Superintendent has accountability for coordinating and administering the overall operations of the Facilities Division. This position is part of the Public Works Department that protects the health and safety of residents, visitors, and businesses. The Department designs and maintains the City's essential transportation, water, sewer, surface water infrastructure. Public Works also supports other departments through the purchase and upkeep of the City's vehicles and facilities.

About the City

The City of Tukwila is 9.6 square miles of opportunity and a dynamic place to work. The population is over 22,000 at night and up to 150,000 during the day. Tukwila shares borders with the Cities of Seattle, Renton, SeaTac, Burien, and Kent. Its central location lies in the heart of the Puget Sound region, sitting 12 miles south of downtown Seattle, 17 miles north of downtown Tacoma, and just east of SeaTac Airport. It is easily accessed by I-5 and I-405 or via either of Tukwila's two train stations, the Sounder Station or the Sound Transit Light Rail Station. 

Our Mission: 
To provide superior services that support a safe, inviting, healthy environment for our residents, businesses and guests.

All potential team members are evaluated on the following values:

• Caring - We support the diverse community we serve with compassion, empathy and kindness.
• Professional – We hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards and act with integrity and transparency. We are respectful and courteous with all.
• Responsive–We are timely and effective in the delivery of great customer service. We continually strive to find innovative ways to improve.

Salary Range: $9,360 - $11,379 per month, plus excellent benefits. This position is represented by the Teamsters, Local #763. 

The position will remain open continuously until filled. First review of applications will take place April 28, 2025.

How to Apply:

Initial screening will be solely based on the contents and completeness of the "education" and "work experience" section of your application in governmentjobs.com website. In order to be considered for this position you MUST apply on-line and complete the entire application. A Cover Letter and Resume are highly encouraged. 

The City of Tukwila is an equal opportunity employer and strives to employ a diverse workforce reflective of the community it serves.  Qualified applicants with multicultural experience and/or backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

Veteran's Preference: The City of Tukwila follows the guidance given by the State of Washington regarding applying Veteran's Preference under provisions of RCW 73.16.010 and WAC 357.16.110 (2). Please attach a copy of your DD214 or NGB Form 22 to your online application if you are eligible to claim Veterans Preference. Character of service should reflect as being Honorable. General discharge under Honorable Condition does not qualify.

This selection process may include but is not limited to: evaluation of application materials and supplemental questions, testing, and interviewing. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to humanresources@tukwilawa.gov.  

Plans and manages a comprehensive, City-wide maintenance and operations program for the Facilities division.

Prepares annual budget for assigned areas of responsibility including forecasting revenue, staffing, materials, and equipment needs; performs cost analysis; implements division budget; determines equipment specifications; purchases equipment and supplies; negotiates and administers service contracts; monitors and maintains inventory; and prepares and submits periodic budget updates.

Acts as liaison for assigned area with other agencies, to include other departments, divisions, consultants, contractors, vendors, and the general public.  Represents the Division and/or City at meetings and prepares and presents briefings, staff reports, and other applicable correspondence.

Provides direction, counseling, training, performance evaluation, and discipline of subordinate employees.

Evaluates and develops goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and priorities for the division and implements changes as needed.  Analyzes the effectiveness of division operations to include evaluating work products, methods, and procedures.

Researches, analyzes, and prepares correspondence, reports, papers, statistical summaries, and other material requiring judgment as to content, accuracy, and completeness.

Maintains reasonable, predictable, and regular attendance during the standard work week.

Participates in the design, estimating, vendor selection, plan review, construction and inspection of projects in assigned area.  May review plans and specifications for development; provide technical expertise; and recommend acceptance upon completion.

Coordinates and administers repairs, rehabilitation, and/or small works construction by reviewing and awarding bids to contractors; providing technical expertise; and inspecting, monitoring, and final acceptance of work.

May perform "callback" and "standby" duty on weekdays, weekends, and holidays; responds to emergency situations; and directs/and or performs emergency work.

KNOWLEDGE (position requirements at entry): 

• Maintenance and repair methods and techniques in area of assignment;
• Basic grounds keeping and equipment maintenance techniques;
• Safety precautions applicable to area of assignment;
• Material management techniques and calculations of weights and measurements;
• Tools and equipment used in area of assignment;  
• Laws and regulations applicable to assigned area; and
• Troubleshooting and diagnostic procedures related to systems maintained.

SKILLS (position requirements at entry):
 

• Revenue and expenditure forecasting;  
• Facilitating meetings and conducting presentations;  
• Performing skilled and highly specialized maintenance activities related to area of assignment;
• Troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing equipment;
• Using electronic equipment;  
• Using computers and related software applications applicable to field;
• Assigning and monitoring the work of subordinates;  
• Reading and recording information from gauges and meters;
• Interpreting drawings and sketches;  
• Inventorying and ordering materials and supplies;  
• Organizing staff, equipment, and materials;  
• Applying customer service techniques;  
• Establishing and maintaining effective interpersonal relationships at all organizational levels and with the public; and  
• Communication, both oral and written, sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

TRAINING, EXPERIENCE AND LICENSING REQUIREMENTS (Position requirements at entry):

High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and five years of increasingly responsible skilled facilities maintenance and/or operations experience, including three years of lead/supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the knowledge, skills, and ability sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.  

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY/REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, mobility, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.       
        
Heavy Work:  Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. 

Working Conditions:
Hazardous physical conditions (mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, etc.) 
Atmospheric conditions (fumes, odors, dusts, gases)
Hazardous materials (chemicals)
High noise levels

Salary : $112,320 - $136,548