Building Maintenance Operator

This position is open until filled. Priority consideration will be provided to current City of Edmonds employees who are qualified bargaining unit members and apply by Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 4:30 PM. If no internal candidate is selected, the first review date for all other applications received will be Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 4:30 PM.

Under general supervision, performs skilled construction, maintenance, repair and renovation of City buildings, facilities and equipment; performs duties in a variety of the building maintenance and construction trades including: carpentry, plumbing, roofing, painting, masonry and locksmith duties; assures buildings are maintained in a safe and clean condition; prepares and maintain records.

New hires generally start between $6,895.00 and $7,600.50 per month. Placement within the position’s full wage scale is based on qualifications and professional experience. The full wage scale for this position is between $6,895.00 and $8,380.00 per month.

The Facilities Division is within the Public Works Department and includes an 11 person work unit with Facilities Maintenance and Custodial staffing. The Facilities Division supports 18 City Buildings, the City electrical infrastructure and all custodial needs. The Building Maintenance Staff work Monday – Friday, first shift, but may be called in for emergencies during evening and weekend hours.

The City of Edmonds is a beautiful community on the Puget Sound waterfront with a population of 43,420 and provides a full range of services, including contracted fire services, police services, municipal court, a community pool, a regional performing arts facility, public works and utilities, a regional wastewater treatment facility, and community events through our Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services Department.

The following duties are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, but only as a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) assigned to this position may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Responsible for preparing Public Works Department grant agency invoicing and reimbursements.
• Performs skilled maintenance, repair and renovation of City buildings, facilities and equipment.
• Performs skilled duties in various building maintenance and construction trades including carpentry, plumbing, roofing, painting, masonry, locksmithing and other trades.
• Designs, constructs, repairs and refinishes cabinets and woodwork.
• Performs carpentry duties including construction of walls, footings and forms.
• Repairs and replaces sheetrock, and performs other general carpentry duties.
• Designs and drafts blueprints and working drawings for remodels, cabinets, sidewalks, stairs and various projects.
• Assists and coordinates with other departments for remodeling and space upgrades.
• Serves as crew leader for projects as directed.
• Removes, repairs and installs various flooring including vinyl flooring, carpeting, ceramic tile, cove base and linoleum.
• Repairs and maintains plumbing fixtures including toilets, sinks, showers, drains and hot water tanks; installs new supply and waste lines.
• Performs masonry duties including construction, repair and replacement of a variety of roofing materials.
• Constructs and repairs concrete sidewalks, stairs, footings and walls; builds forms, pours and finishes concrete.
• Performs minor electrical repairs and replacements including switches, motors and pumps.
• Performs locksmithing duties; assists department heads and vendors to establish and secure a keying system; maintains lock and key inventory.
• Prepares surfaces for painting; mixes, blends and applies paint to match or cover interior or exterior surfaces; works on ladders or scaffolding as needed.
• Maintains and prepares records related to work performed including inventories, work orders, preventive maintenance, key system records and inspection records.
• Operates a variety of equipment including…