Facilities Maintenance Worker 1

Facilities Maintenance Worker 1

Salary

$74,897.47 - $95,875.10 Annually

Location

SeaTac City Hall; SeaTac, WA

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2026-026

Department

Parks & Recreation

Division

Facilities

Opening Date

06/08/2026

Closing Date

6/22/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Basic Function

The City of SeaTac is seeking a motivated, hands-on Facilities Maintenance Worker 1 to join our Facilities team! If you enjoy solving problems, taking action, and making a real impact on the spaces where people work and gather, this role offers a rewarding opportunity to grow your skills and contribute to our community.

Under the direction of the Facilities Manager or Facilities Maintenance Lead, this position performs semi-skilled to skilled preventative maintenance, construction, repair, and remodeling work on City buildings and facilities. You'll support HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, equipment repair, safety checks, event setups, and emergency facility response.

This role is ideal for someone who is action-oriented, resourceful, and eager to keep our facilities operating smoothly and safely.

OUR CORE VALUES

At the City of SeaTac, we commit to embodying:

• Accountability
• Collaboration
• Trustworthiness
• Social Responsibility
• Emotional Intelligence

These values guide how we work, support one another, and deliver high-quality service to our community.

Representative Duties

All responsibilities listed under this section are considered essential functions of the job.

• Perform a variety of semi-skilled to skilled maintenance, repair, alteration and installation tasks for City buildings and associated structures involving heating, ventilation, and air Conditioning (HVAC), plumbing, electrical, painting, masonry, carpentry, and other manual skills. E

• Assists in remodeling, repairing, and constructing such items as partitions, room additions, door hardware, counters, tables, bookcases, floors, roofs, and mechanical equipment. E

• Read, interpret, and apply building codes, ordinances and regulations and ensure that City buildings comply.

• Respond to routine and emergency facility requests, perform preventative maintenance, and assist lead with work. E

• Operate a variety of equipment and tools in a safe and effective manner. Perform work in accordance with safety rules and regulations. E

• Inspect building and equipment on a regular basis, make necessary repairs and modifications as needed and reports damage to lead. Set up rooms for different City events, lock and unlock buildings. E

• Set up furniture and equipment move for employees and special events. Ensures disassembly and reassembly of office cubicles, furniture, and hard surfaces. E

• May remove snow or debris from sidewalks, entryways, and driveways of buildings. E

• Respond to emergency call-out situations as necessary. E

Perform related duties as assigned.

E denotes an essential function of the job

To view the entire job description and the representative duties, please click here.

Required Education and Experience

• High School diploma or GED.
• Two (2) years of experience in facilities or public works maintenance, repair, and construction work.

OR

A combination of experience and training that provides the applicant with the knowledge and skills to perform the essential functions of the position.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Methods and procedures used in construction trades such as carpentry, concrete, electrical, painting, plumbing, mechanical, welding, and other trades work. Health and safety regulations and procedures.
• Applicable building codes, ordinances, fire regulations and safety precautions.
• Operation and maintenance of hand and power tools and related construction
• equipment.
• Operating building control systems including HVAC and security systems. Record keeping techniques, electronic and manual.
• Preventive maintenance principles and procedures.
• Basic methods and techniques of repair maintenance.
• Basic methods and techniques of mechanical system installation and repair.
• Basic computer skills.

SKILL IN:

• Performing repairs and maintenance on City buildings.
• Performing heavy and demanding physical labor.
• Operating hand and power tools and other equipment used in facilities maintenance.
• Observing health and safety regulations.

ABILITY TO:

• Maintain accurate records; provide informational reporting; evaluate and make decisions based on performance data and maintenance records. Following written and oral directions.
• Learn to operate a variety of maintenance vehicles, equipment, and tools in a safe and effective manner.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Use a computerized maintenance management system to track and update work orders.

Licenses and Other Requirements

• Valid Washington State Driver's License required by date of appointment.
• A satisfactory three-year driving abstract record, submitted prior to hire.
• Valid First-aid certificate.

Preferred

• Class A driver's license with air brake endorsement
• Pesticide License
• Backflow Certification

The City of SeaTac offers a competitive compensation and benefits package to all eligible employees. These benefits include the following:

Medical Benefits/Life Insurance:

• Regence Medical Insurance: choice of a copay or High Deductible Plan with option of a Health Savings Account
• Kaiser Permanente with a Deductible
• Choice of Delta Dental of Washington or Willamette Dental Group for Employer Paid Dental Plans
• VSP is Employer Paid Vision Plan
• Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance with the Hartford Insurance Company
• Employer Paid Long Term Disability with Standard Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program with Compsych

Retirement:

Employees are enrolled in the State of Washington Department of Retirement Systems Plan (PERS); employee and employer contribute to the plan.

Social Security Replacement:

The City contributes 5.058% to the 401a Social Security Replacement Plan with MissionSquare 401a. Employee contributes 6.2%.

Deferred Compensation:

Employees have the option of contributing to an MissionSquare 457 plan.

Paid Leave:

• Accrue 8 hours of sick leave per month
• Accrue 8 hours of vacation leave per month
• 11 paid holidays; 2 floating holidays per year
• Management leave for exempt personnel

Tuition Reimbursement: employees are eligible to participate after completion of their probationary period.

Wellness Program: Fun and engaging wellness activities to encourage a healthy work place.

Commuter Trip Reduction Program: The City provides incentives to reduce single occupancy vehicle commute, and provides a monthly pass up to $100 to cover transit needs.

01

Do you certify that you have read the entire job description which includes the essential functions and job requirements?

• Yes
• No

02

Please describe your experience performing facility, building, or public works maintenance. Include the types of repairs or trades you have worked with (e.g., carpentry, electrical, plumbing, HVAC).

03

This role requires operating a variety of hand and power tools. Please describe your experience using these tools and any related safety training you have completed.

04

Provide an example of a time you identified a facility or equipment issue and took action to resolve it. What was the outcome?

05

Facilities Maintenance Workers respond to routine and emergency facility needs. Describe your experience responding to urgent or unexpected maintenance issues.

06

This position involves working both independently and as part of a team. Describe a time you collaborated effectively with others to complete a maintenance or construction task.

07

Describe your experience reading and interpreting building codes, maintenance standards, or technical instructions.

08

This position requires physical work, including lifting, bending, climbing, and working in varied weather conditions. Are you able to meet these physical demands with or without reasonable accommodation?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of SeaTac

Address 4800 South 188th Street

SeaTac, Washington, 98188

Phone 206-973-4650

Website http://www.seatacwa.gov