AIRPORT MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN III

AIRPORT MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN III

Salary

$67,799.88 - $86,531.76 Annually

Location

Paine Field Maintenance, 3601 109th St SW, Everett, WA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2026-00333

Department

Airport

Division

Airport Maintenance

Opening Date

10/30/2026

Closing Date

11/15/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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Description

Do you desire variety in your workday? Do you enjoy working outside performing manual labor? Have training and/or experience with building and grounds maintenance or building construction work? Looking for steady work and desire to make a difference in your community? If you enjoy variety in your day and are not looking for a desk job, consider joining the Paine Field Airport team and APPLY today!

Paine Field Airport is hiring a full-time Airport Maintenance Technician III. This position does a variety of semi-skilled and skilled building and grounds maintenance tasks including building, electrical and plumbing repairs, routine mechanical maintenance, and the operation of a variety of construction and maintenance equipment. Candidates should be comfortable working inside and outside in all types of weather. You must have a valid State of Washington Driver's License. CDL is strongly desired.

APPLY TODAY to put your talents to work supporting Snohomish County's primary economic driver.

Benefits

Paine Field Airport Snohomish County offers outstanding benefits and competitive wages, job flexibility and stability, employer paid ORCA cards, and a friendly, diverse team atmosphere where employees are appreciated and make a real difference to the citizens we provide services to. Snohomish County is thriving and is a great place to live, work, play, and raise a family. We strive to not only provide a meaningful job, but a lifelong career at Snohomish County. Visit our New Employee Benefits Summary for more information about employee benefits.

About Snohomish County

Snohomish County, north of Seattle, is located in northwest Washington between the Puget Sound and the Cascade Mountains. The county has rich scenery, numerous activities, and a thriving economy. Snohomish County is a great place to live, work, play, and raise a family.

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BASIC FUNCTION

To perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled building and ground maintenance tasks including a variety of routine building, electrical and plumbing repairs, routine mechanical maintenance and service work, multi-day project supervision and the operation of a variety of construction and maintenance equipment such as backhoes, dump trucks, snow plows, front-end loaders and similar equipment.

Job Duties

STATEMENT OF ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Performs a variety of minor building repairs such as repairing or replacing baseboard molding, ceiling and floor tile, doors, locks, windows, patching leaking roofs and similar work.
• Performs a variety of rough and finished carpentry work including remodeling a variety of structures and building bookcases, cabinets, docks, fences, garbage boxes, picnic tables, shelves, stairs, and other wooden structures and fixtures.
• Hangs and/or repairs paneling, plasterboard, and other drywall materials; tapes, spackles, and sands drywall and prepares it for painting.
• Paints a variety of interior and exterior building surfaces, fixtures, furniture, roads, parking lots, ramps, taxiways and runways; prepares surfaces for painting by sanding, scraping, washing, and filling as necessary; mixes paints, stains, varnishes, and other protective coatings as required; applies paint or other protective coatings to surface being finished using brushes, rollers, and/or spray painting equipment.
• Performs a variety of minor electrical repairs such as replacing or repairing broken fixtures, outlets, lamps, fuses, circuit breakers, and switches.
• Installs, maintains, and repairs a variety of plumbing fixtures including faucets, flushometers, sprinklers, sinks, toilets, urinals, and water and drain lines.
• Inspects, maintains, and services heating, ventilating and other mechanical equipment including pumps and motors; lubricates, oils and adjusts equipment as necessary; clean and perform minor repairs on oil burners and boilers.
• Builds and installs concrete catch basins, retaining walls, walkways, foundations, bases, and other structures as directed; builds concrete forms and places reinforcing steel as required; mixes and pours concrete; trowels, sweeps, edges and finishes new concrete as necessary.
• Inspects, maintains, and repairs concrete and asphalt floors, roads, parking lots, ramps, taxiways and runways; applies a variety of materials to seal, coat, maintain, and patch said surfaces.
• Operates a variety of construction and maintenance equipment such as backhoes, bulldozers, dump trucks, forklifts, front-end loaders, man-lifts, tractor mounted mowing machines, snowplows, snowblowers, and similar equipment in order to dig trenches, load trucks, move materials and maintain grounds, roadways and other areas; performs routine maintenance on assigned equipment by checking fluid levels, lubricating, and adjusting equipment as necessary.
• Acts as project supervisor on multi-day projects, which require coordination of additional labor and services, materials and permit acquisition, and equipment procurement to complete the assigned task.
• Installs, maintains, and repairs a variety of traffic and informational signs on buildings, roads, and aircraft movement areas.
• Repairs and fabricates metal parts, tools and other items, using acetylene and electric welding equipment.
• Performs FAA Part 139 inspections in accordance with established procedures, files daily inspection reports, corrects minor discrepancies to FAA Part 139 standards, assists airport electrician with 2400 volt runway lighting repairs, uses pyrotechnic projectiles and propane cannons to control wildlife in the vicinity of the air operations areas in accordance with established wildlife control procedures, and maintains detailed wildlife control records.
• Operates FAA communication and security systems.

STATEMENT OF OTHER JOB DUTIES

• Performs and manages a variety of landscape maintenance tasks such as mowing, edging, and trimming lawns, watering and weeding, planting, fertilizing and maintaining flowerbeds, lawns, and fields.
• May perform a variety of routine janitorial tasks such as cleaning and stocking restrooms, cleaning and waxing floors, and setting up facilities for a variety of meetings and other events.
• May act as a lead worker over temporary help, work release inmates, community service inmates, and/or lower level maintenance personnel, as required.
• Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Three (3) years of experience performing a variety of skilled building and grounds maintenance or building construction work; OR, any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities. Experience in airport facility maintenance and landscaping management or master gardener experience is preferred. Must pass job related tests.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

A valid State of Washington Drivers License is required for employment.

Possession of a valid Washington Commercial Drivers License that includes a minimum of a Class "B", air brake and Tank Vehicle endorsement within thirty (30) days of employment is required.

Possession of a valid First Aid Card and CPR Certification within sixty (60) days of employment is required.

Must obtain certifications or licenses as directed by the employer.

Must obtain an herbicide and insecticide license if directed by the employer.

Must obtain a valid Washington State Flagging Card if directed by the employer.

Candidates for employment may be required to pass a post offer physical examination.

A written and field test may be required.

Possession of a Department of Labor and Industries Certified Asbestos Supervisor Certificate is required for specific positions.

Additional Information

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• all phases of standard building and grounds maintenance work
• the tools, materials, methods, and techniques associated with routine carpentry, electrical, plumbing, asphalt, and mechanical maintenance work
• the hazards associated with the work
• safety rules and regulations
• basic first aid and CPR methods and procedures
• FAA Part 139 standards and procedures

Ability to:

• perform skilled work in a number of building and construction trades areas
• diagnose and troubleshoot routine electrical, mechanical, and plumbing problems and perform needed repairs
• read, interpret, and work from a variety of blueprints, drawings, sketches, and work orders
• use a wide variety of hand and power tools skillfully and safely under a variety of work conditions
• learn how to operate and maintain a variety of motorized construction and maintenance equipment, as required by the position
• perform strenuous physical work
• read, understand, and follow safety rules and regulations
• understand and follow oral and written instructions
• establish and maintain effective work relationships with superiors and co-workers
• deal courteously and tactfully with the general public
• supervise projects that may include permit acquisition and code compliance

PHYSICAL EFFORT

The work involves a variety of manual labor tasks requiring some strenuous physical effort such as lifting objects weighing more than fifty (50) pounds.

SUPERVISION

Employees report to a Lead Worker or Supervisor as assigned. The work varies from routine building and ground maintenance tasks such as mowing lawns or performing janitorial work, to skilled trades such as remodeling an office, installing a storm drain, or operating heavy equipment. Employees at this level are expected to be proficient in a number of different building and construction trade areas such as carpentry, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and asphalt work, and frequently operate a variety of construction and maintenance equipment. A higher level of proficiency responsibility, and leadership is expected in one or more disciplines. The work is performed under general supervision and may be spot-checked to ensure timely completion and compliance with work orders, plans, and specifications. Specific instructions are usually given for unusual or non-routine tasks.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The work is performed both indoors and outdoors in all types of weather at work sites throughout the county. The work may involve working at considerable heights, in confined spaces such as crawl spaces and manholes, or from ladders, a hydraulic boom truck, or scaffolding. Employees are exposed to a variety of hazards such as working near moving aircraft, traffic, around heavy equipment, or high voltage power-lines, and are exposed to dust, fumes, grease, inclement weather, and so on. Employees are required to work evenings, weekends and holidays as necessary. Employees are required to be on-call on a rotating basis when needed.

Snohomish County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.

EEO policy and ADA notice

Snohomish County offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees that receive a regular appointment who work at least 20 hours a week.

Visit www.snohomishcountywa.gov/Benefits to learn more about the following benefits.

County Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Retirement
• Basic Group Term Life Insurance/ Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Commuting Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Partners for Health Employee Wellness Program
• Leave & Holidays

Voluntary Benefits

• Deferred Compensation 457(b)
• Supplemental Group Term Life Insurance
• Additional Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Supplemental Individual Insurance Policies

Healthcare Premiums

• Regular full-time employees: If you work 35 or more hours per week, you will pay these monthly premiums for medical insurance. The County pays the monthly premiums for vision, dental, and basic life insurance.
• Regular part-time employees: If you work between 20 and 34 hours per week, you will pay pro-rated monthly premiums for medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. The Countys contribution toward the premium for an employee in a regular part-time appointment will be pro-rated in an amount equal to the F.T.E. percentage the employee is assigned.

Note: Temporary employees, seasonal employees and paid interns may be eligible for medical insurance benefits. Review the Countys ACA Employer Shared Responsibility Guide to learn more.

01

Do you possess or can you obtain prior to appointment, a valid Washington State Driver License, unrestricted except as to vision?

• Yes
• No, but I can obtain one prior to appointment
• No. I am unable to obtain a Washington State Driver License.

02

Do you possess a current First Aid Card and CPR Certification, or can you attain one within ninty (90) days of employment? (Select one)

• Yes, I have one
• No, but I can attain one within the timeline.
• No, I am unable to attain one within the timeline.

03

Do you possess a current Washington State Commercial Driver License that includes a minimum of a Class "B", air brake and Tank Vehicle endorsement or can you attain one upon employment? (select one)

• Yes, I have one.
• No, but I can attain one.
• No, I am unable to attain one within the timeline.

04

How many years of experience do you have in maintenance and repair work?

• No experience
• Less than one year of experience
• One year of experience but less than three
• Three years of experience or more

05

Do you have experience working with a variety of hand tools such as saws, drills, posthole diggers, jack hammers etc.?

• Yes, I have operated a variety of hand tools and I am proficient in their use
• I have some experience working with hand tools
• No. I do not have work experience with hand tools.

06

Do you have any equipment operation experience such as backhoe, front-end loader, forklift, dump truck etc.?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you have grounds care experience, irrigation installation/repair, pruning, plant care etc.?

• Yes
• No

08

Do you have over one year commercial maintenance and repair experience in any of the following fields? (Select as many as applicable)

• Plumbing
• Electrical repair such as switches, outlets etc.
• Carpentry
• Building automation controls
• Grounds care/maintenance
• Painting
• Large equipment operations
• Minor mechanical maintenance
• Reading blueprints and building plans
• Janitorial
• Pavement Maintenance
• Concrete work, foundations, flat work
• Sheet rock and interior finish work
• Commercial HVAC service
• Entering work progress reports usine a Computerized Maintenance Management System
• I do not have one year experience in any of these fields

09

Your completed response(s) to the following questions must be submitted with your application in order to be given consideration for the next phase in the recruitment process. You are encouraged to provide as much detail as possible in your answers. A complete response will include detailed experience and knowledge that supports your ability to perform the duties of this job description. Please prepare responses which describe the specific situations, your role and actions taken, and the impact your actions had on the organization or the particular project outcome. The supplemental questionnaire will be scored by a panel of evaluators. They will only score your submitted answer to each specific question. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Your resume that you have attached to this application WILL NOT be available to the evaluators for this initial screening. USE OF AI TO GENERATE YOUR RESPONSES TO THE FOLLOWING WRITTEN QUESTIONS MAY RESULT IN A LOWER SCORE AND ELIMINATION OF YOUR APPLICATION FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION. Do you understand these instructions?

• Yes
• No

10

Describe your general maintenance background experience. Please limit your response to 1 page.

Required Question

Employer Snohomish County

Address 3000 Rockefeller Ave M/S 503

Everett, Washington, 98201

Phone (425) 388-3411

Website http://www.snohomishcountywa.gov/2553