Facility Maintenance Technician

The City of Tukwila is currently searching for a Facility Maintenance Technician to join our team! The Facility 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.

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, Sea Tac, 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 Sea Tac 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.

The mission of the Facility Maintenance unit is to preserve all buildings through preventive maintenance, repair, and operating program in order to provide a safe, pleasant and productive work environment for City staff and clients. The work is located in thirty-eight facilities throughout the City, consisting of approximately 233,633 square feet, of which 149,957 square feet is provided with custodial care.

Facilities maintained consist of the main City Hall (6200 Building), the 6300 Building, a large community center, the Justice Center, Minkler, and Golf maintenance facilities, several public restrooms, and various other buildings.

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.

$6,237 - $7,579 per month, plus excellent benefits. This position is represented by the Teamsters, Local #763.

First review of candidates will be December 15, 2025, and will remain open until filled.

Initial screening will be solely based on the contents and completeness of the "education" and "work experience" section of your application in  website. In order to be considered for this position you MUST apply online and complete the entire application. A Cover Letter and Resume are highly encouraged. Please include any related experience in HVAC repairs and Controls, plumbing, & electrical experience.

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  (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 Conditions 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 human resources.

• 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…