Facilities Maintenance Technician

The City of Tukwila is currently searching for a Facilities Maintenance Technician to join our team! The Facilities Maintenance Technician will perform a variety of semi-skilled to skilled maintenance, repair, and construction duties at various City facilities. 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: $6,237 - $7,579 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 February 10, 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. 
 
Please include any related experience in HVAC repairs and HVAC controls. 

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: 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.  

Performs semi-skilled to skilled preventative maintenance and repairs on mechanical, electrical, plumbing, lighting, structural, and security systems; may perform minor maintenance and repair to heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment, and boilers at assigned locations.

Performs facility safety inspections and walk-throughs; establishes routine general maintenance project schedules; estimates costs for repairs, modifications, or additions and makes recommendations to supervisor; writes up work orders.

Determines scope of work for routine general maintenance and repairs; solicits bids; selects contractors and coordinates contractor work around facility schedules; coordinates multiple routine maintenance contracts simultaneously.

Operates assigned equipment; reports need for major repair to supervisor.

May develop and implement routine general preventative maintenance schedules. Purchases tools, equipment, supplies and materials.

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

KNOWLEDGE (position requirements at entry): 

• General facility maintenance operations and repairs;
• Commercial use of facilities, heating, ventilation, and air condition systems; mechanical, boiler maintenance and operations, compressors, plumbing, electrical systems, and pumps;
• Planning and overseeing routine general maintenance repair projects;
• Preparing and maintaining accurate records and files;
• Basic sheetrock, plumbing, electrical repair work, and painting;
• Safety regulations, standards, guidelines, and practices regarding assigned equipment and duties;
• Current office practices, procedures, and equipment including personal computers and related software.
     

SKILLS (position requirements at entry):
 
• Implementing and maintaining routine general preventative maintenance plans;  
• Coordinate contractors, manage contracts, assess and evaluate multiple public use City facility needs;
• Select, monitor, evaluate, and supervise contractors and consultants;
• Apply customer service techniques;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with contractors, architects, consultants, other departments, and the general public.

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

Required: High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and two years of general facility maintenance experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job. Desired: Experience with HVAC repairs and HVAC controls. Facilities Management Professional (FMP) or Certified Facilities Manager (CFM). 

• Valid Washington Driver's License.
• Must be able to work evenings and weekends, as necessary.
• First Aid and CPR certification within six months of hire.
• Must be fingerprinted and pass a police background check prior to hire. 

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY/REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in this class typically require: stooping; kneeling; crouching; reaching; lifting; standing; crawling; climbing; pushing; pulling; twisting; feeling; operating machinery; exposure to odors, fumes, chemicals, solvents, and dust; mobility; grasping; 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. Some positions may require greater exertion in moving objects.   

Salary : $74,844 - $90,948