Facilities Maintenance Worker

Help Keep Seattle Moving. Join Seattle Public Utilities as a Facilities Maintenance Worker and take on hands-on work that makes a real impact every day. From maintaining facilities and supporting field crews to responding to emergencies and helping protect neighborhoods during flood events, you'll play a vital role in delivering essential services to the people of Seattle.

About Seattle Public Utilities: Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is a community-centered utility that delivers vital services to Seattle residents and businesses including drinking water, drainage and wastewater, and garbage/recycling/compost. SPU also provides drinking water for 1.5 million customers in the region. SPU’s work includes system maintenance and improvements and keeping Seattle clean. Over 1,500 SPU employees work with our community to provide affordable and equitable stewardship of our water and waste resources for future generations.

For more information about Seattle Public Utilities (SPU), check out the: 

• SPU Website
• SPU Workplace Expectations
• Strategic Business Plan

SPU commits to Our City Values and Race and Social Justice as core principles that guide our work. We actively take steps to dismantle systemic racism and increase service equity. We value diverse life experiences and strive to create a workplace that is welcoming to all. We take steps to be inclusive and equitable in our recruiting, hiring and promotional opportunities.

Why join our team?

We know work isn't only about what you do, it’s also about who you work for and with! SPU provides a fun and family-friendly work environment that supports a work life balance, including:

• Family-friendly and multicultural work environment
• Generous benefits package
• Free Orca Pass
• City pension plan with employer/employee contributions
• Growth potential and advancement opportunities

• Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, and minor repairs on building systems and infrastructure across 40+ workforce facilities to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operations.

• Maintain HVAC systems, drinking water fountains, bottle fillers, ice makers, filtration systems, and fire sprinkler systems through routine servicing, troubleshooting, and repairs.
• Support facility maintenance team with projects, including door lock and hardware repairs, key replacement, minor concrete work, fence repairs, signage installation, and event setup and teardown.
• Maintain City-owned properties and grounds by performing mowing, edging, trimming, pruning, and general landscape maintenance using a variety of equipment and tools.
• Respond to after-hours emergency calls to address facility system failures, restore services, and support business continuity.
• Assist with flood control preparedness and emergency response operations by filling, staging, deploying, and inventorying sandbags; maintaining flood walls; and supporting base camp setup and recovery activities.
• Communicate with residents and businesses regarding flood control activities, emergency operations, and project impacts to support community awareness and public safety.
• Operate a variety of equipment, including forklifts, skid steers, jackhammers, landscaping equipment, power tools, and hand tools to support maintenance and emergency response activities.
• Manage tool and equipment assets by performing inspections, cleaning, tagging, maintenance, minor repairs, inventory tracking, annual audits, procurement, and surplus disposition.
• Maintain accurate maintenance, inventory, and operational records while ensuring compliance with safety standards, policies, and regulatory requirements.

• Current Washington State driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility

• Available for emergency response 
• Curious mindset with a passion for learning & exploring new ideas

Workplace Schedule/Environment:

• Required to be onsite five days per week.
• Required to stand, walk, or bend for extended periods of time.
• Required to lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Required to work outdoors in all types of weather.
• May be exposed to pool or sewer fumes and may perform some duties in poorly lit and poorly ventilated areas.

License, Certification and Other Requirements: Current Washington State driver's license.

Who may apply: The City of Seattle encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experience. This position is open to all qualified candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

The full hourly range for this position is $39.18 - $42.22 hourly

How to Apply:

• A full City of Seattle online application
• Resume and Cover Letter: your cover letter should address your skills and qualifications applicable to this position and what excites you about the job
• Failure to attach your resume and cover letter will exclude you from further consideration. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Recruiter Contact: For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Kiernan Landon at [email protected]

Benefits: The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at: https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits