Job Description
Salary : $61,443.24 - $74,713.92 Annually
Location : Everett, WA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2025-02308
Department: Airport
Division: Airport Maintenance
Opening Date: 01/30/2025
Closing Date: 2/16/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Description BASIC FUNCTION
To perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled building and grounds maintenance tasks including a variety of routine building, electrical and plumbing repairs, routine mechanical maintenance and service work, and the operation of a variety of construction and maintenance equipment such as backhoes, dump trucks, front end loaders and similar equipment.
Job Duties STATEMENT OF ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
- Operates a variety of construction and maintenance equipment such as runway sweepers, tractors, backhoes, bulldozers, dump trucks, forklifts, front-end loaders, tractor-mounted mowing machines, and similar equipment in order to dig trenches, load trucks, move materials, remove snow/ice, and maintain grounds, roadways and other areas; performs routine maintenance on assigned equipment by checking fluid levels, lubricating, and adjusting equipment as necessary.
- Performs a variety of minor building repairs such as repairing or replacing baseboard molding, ceiling and floor tile, doors, locks and 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 and furniture; 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, and switches.
- Installs, maintains, and repairs a variety of plumbing fixtures including faucets, flushometers, 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; may clean and perform minor repairs on oil burners and boilers.
- Builds and installs concrete catch basins, retaining walls, walkways 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.
STATEMENT OF OTHER JOB DUTIES
- May perform a variety of routine grounds maintenance tasks such as mowing, edging, and trimming lawns, watering and weeding flowerbeds, and sawing, splitting, and stacking wood.
- 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 perform pavement maintenance such as pavement painting, cutting, routing, and crack sealing, surface coating, and patching.
- May act as a lead, coordinating the efforts of temporary help, work release inmates, peer and/or lower level maintenance personnel under the direct or indirect supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor or Lead Technician as required.
- May be assigned to perform FAA Part 139 inspections in accordance with established Airport Operational procedures, file daily inspection reports, correct minor discrepancies to FAA Part 139 standards, and assist the Airport Electrician with 2400 volt runway lighting repairs.
- May be assigned to perform wildlife control in the vicinity of the air operations areas in accordance with established wildlife control procedures, and maintain detailed wildlife control records under the direct supervision of USDA Wildlife Services or the Airport Wildlife Manager.
- 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. Must pass job related tests.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
A valid Washington State Driver's License is required for employment.
Possession of a commercial endorsement within 90 days of employment is required or as coordinated by the Airport Maintenance Supervisor.
Possession of a valid first aid card within 90 days of employment is required or as coordinated by the Airport Maintenance Supervisor.
Must be able to obtain a herbicide and insecticide license if required.
A job offer will be conditioned on satisfactory results of a post-offer medical examination or inquiry.
Possession of a Department of Labor and Industries certified Asbestos Worker or Supervisor Certificate is required as assigned by the Airport Maintenance Supervisor.
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, and mechanical maintenance work
- the hazards associated with the work
- safety rules and regulations
- basic first aid methods 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, sketch, and work orders
- use a wide variety of blueprints, drawings, sketches, and work orders
- use a wide variety of hand tools 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 public and private officials, other county employees and the general public
- communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
SUPERVISION
Employees report to a senior level facility maintenance supervisor or manager, as assigned.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The work is performed both indoors and outdoors in all types of weather at work sites throughout the county airport.
Snohomish County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.
Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.
Snohomish County offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees that receive a regular appointment who work at least 20 hours a week.
Visit 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 for medical insurance. The County pays the for vision, dental, and basic life insurance.
- Regular part-time employees: If you work between 20 and 34 hours per week, you will pay for medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. The County's 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 County's 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 Washington State Commercial Driver's License or can you obtain one within six months 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 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.
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.?
07
Do you have grounds care experience, irrigation installation/repair, pruning, plant care etc.?
08
Do you have three years of experience or more in any of the following fields?
- Plumbing
- Electrical repair such as switches, outlets, etc.
- Carpentry
- Low voltage systems
- Building automation controls
- Grounds/care/maintenance
- Painting
- Minor mechanical maintenance
- Large equipment operation
- 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 using a Computerized Maintenance Management System
- I do not have experience in any of these areas
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. Your resume that you have attached to this application will not be available to the evaluators for this initial screening. 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. Do you understand these instructions?
10
Describe your general maintenance background experience. Please limit your response to 1 page.
11
Describe projects that you have worked on. Provide specifics on your role in each project. Please limit your response to one page.
Required Question Snohomish County, WA
Job Tags
Holiday work, Full time, Temporary work, Part time, Work experience placement, Seasonal work, Outdoor, Flexible hours,