Facilities Maintenance Technician Jobs in Washington
Facilities Maintenance Technician jobs in Washington draw steady demand across commercial real estate, healthcare systems, aerospace manufacturing, and public-sector campuses, with openings at every level from entry-level building technician to senior plant mechanic. Seattle, Tacoma, and Bellevue account for the largest share of postings, where employers like Amazon, Boeing, and Providence Health anchor a deep and ongoing need for skilled facilities staff. HVAC, electrical systems, and building automation are the most consistently sought specialties across Washington listings. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Position Description
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
Job Responsibilities
- 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.
Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Qualifications
Experience: Three (3) years of general maintenance and repair work, including experience in work related to one or more specific trades. (Combinations of experience, training, and education will be evaluated on an individual basis for comparability.)
The Ideal Candidate Profile:
- 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
Additional Information
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 kiernan.landon@seattle.gov
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
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.
Position Description
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
Job Responsibilities
- 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.
Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Qualifications
Experience: Three (3) years of general maintenance and repair work, including experience in work related to one or more specific trades. (Combinations of experience, training, and education will be evaluated on an individual basis for comparability.)
The Ideal Candidate Profile:
- 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
Additional Information
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 kiernan.landon@seattle.gov
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
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.
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What Washington Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in facilities maintenance technician jobs across Washington.
- Holds a Washington State 07A or 06A electrical license or equivalent trade credential
- Two or more years of hands-on facilities maintenance or building systems experience
- Proficient in HVAC systems, including troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and basic repair
- Experience with computerized maintenance management systems such as Maximo or Famis
- Able to read blueprints, wiring diagrams, and equipment schematics for commercial systems
- Valid Washington driver's license and reliable transportation for multi-site or campus facilities
Facilities Maintenance Technician Jobs in Washington: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a facilities maintenance technician in Washington?
Most Washington employers expect a high school diploma or GED plus hands-on trade experience, often gained through an apprenticeship or vocational program at a community college like Renton Technical College or Bellingham Technical College. Electrical work beyond basic repairs typically requires a Washington State electrical license issued through the Department of Labor and Industries. Earning an HVAC or EPA 608 refrigerant certification significantly broadens the roles you qualify for across the state.
Which companies hire facilities maintenance technicians in Washington?
Employers hiring facilities maintenance technicians in Washington right now include Walmart, Phat Panda, and Pioneer Human Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Washington's concentration of large corporate campuses, hospital networks, and aerospace facilities means demand is distributed across private, healthcare, and manufacturing sectors throughout the state.
Which Washington cities have the most facilities maintenance technician jobs?
Spokane, Seattle, and Tacoma have the most facilities maintenance technician openings in Washington. Seattle drives the largest volume through its density of corporate headquarters, medical centers, and commercial real estate, while Tacoma and other Puget Sound cities add significant demand from port operations, manufacturing plants, and regional healthcare systems.
Are there remote facilities maintenance technician jobs in Washington?
Yes, but they're rare. Facilities maintenance technician work is fundamentally hands-on and tied to physical buildings, so fully remote roles make up a small fraction of openings. About 17% of facilities maintenance technician openings tied to Washington are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, which mostly reflects administrative, coordination, or facilities management roles rather than field technician positions.
How can I get hired as a facilities maintenance technician in Washington with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for a building porter, custodial technician, or facilities assistant role at a large Washington employer such as a hospital network, university, or property management company, where on-the-job training is common. Organizations like UW Facilities, Seattle Children's, and major commercial property managers regularly hire entry-level staff and promote from within. Completing an electrical or HVAC course at a Washington technical college and earning an EPA 608 certification before applying gives candidates a measurable edge over others with no credentials.
Where can I find and apply to facilities maintenance technician jobs in Washington?
You can find and apply to facilities maintenance technician jobs in Washington on Migrate Mate, which lists current Washington openings. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your experience and location, and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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