FACILITIES TECHNICIAN IV

Salary : $78,486.84 - $100,171.44 Annually

Location : Everett, WA

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 2025-02745

Department : Facilities Management

Division : Facilities Management Facilities Maintenance

Opening Date : 02 / 11 / 2026

Closing Date : 3 / 6 / 2026 4 : 59 PM Pacific

Description

We are seeking a skilled Facilities Maintenance Technician with specialized expertise in plumbing systems to join our team. This role is responsible for performing installation, repair, and preventive maintenance on county plumbing infrastructure. This role is ideal for a hands-on professional with strong plumbing expertise and commitment to maintaining safe, efficient, and functional County buildings. The position is responsible for, but not limited to, conducting inspections, performing repairs, installations, troubleshooting leaks and supporting renovations across a variety of County Facilities. Washington State Journey Level Plumber 01 and backflow certification are preferred. This position is in the Maintenance Division of Snohomish County Facilities & Fleet Department and reports to the main County Campus in Everett.

BASIC FUNCTION

A journey level maintenance technician in electrical, mechanical, building security, or fire system, or National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) / stormwater disciplines. Leads for multiple disciplines as assigned. Proficient in industry-standard practices and vendor-independent troubleshooting, and understands programming and repair procedures related to lighting, electrical distribution, heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC), card access security systems, fire alarm systems, or security systems as assigned. This position leads and mentors other maintenance workers and inspects others' work. Only those essential job duties that are targeted to an individual's areas of expertise are required, at management's discretion.

Job Duties

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

May be assigned to any of the following specialty areas and act as subject matter expert in that area. The general job duties apply to all areas of focus.

ELECTRICAL FOCUS :

• Maintains and troubleshoots facility equipment and systems for communications and for the generation, distribution and utilization of electricity; installs new electrical panels and transformers for electrical distribution systems; replaces components as required and repairs low voltage and most types of electrical systems and equipment up to 600 volts. Updates blueprints and data bases to show changes to systems.
• Designs, confidence tests, programs, and modifies building electrical systems which may include programmable logic controllers (PLC) and related ladder logic connecting inputs from switches, sensors, bar codes and / or machine operator data providing output controls for motors, indicator lights, lighting equipment, and / or building security.
• Recommends the purchase, modification, installation, maintenance, and operation of electrical systems, lighting, and components for optimum operation and energy conservation.
• Establishes and follows preventive and predictive electrical systems and equipment maintenance for long term cost effectiveness; periodically inspects all buildings' electrical equipment; advises as to corrective and preventative maintenance measures needed; identifies and implements any necessary changes to operation instructions for electrical equipment or systems.

MECHANICAL FOCUS :

MECHANICAL FOCUS :

BUILDING SECURITY SYSTEMS FOCUS :

FIRE SYSTEMS FOCUS :

NPDES (National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System) AND STORMWATER FOCUS :

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Six (6) years of journey level experience in an assigned discipline, performing a variety of skilled building maintenance work or any equivalent combination of training and / or experience which provides the required knowledge and abilities. Must pass job related tests.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Journey level or greater skill level in three of four major areas of concentration : Electrical, Low-Voltage Digital Systems (fire alarm, building automation controls, security, closed-circuit television (CCTV), etc), Access Controls, Mechanical and HVAC. A breadth of competencies in Electrical, Elevator, Fire Alarm, Boiler, Sprinkler, Systems and PLC programming, Plumbing, Refrigeration supported by certifications or licensing issued by a Federal, State, County or Municipal Authority is preferred.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

A valid Washington State Driver's License.

A valid First Aid and CPR card within six (6) months of employment.

Possesses Washington State Electrical License : Specialty electrician, HVAC / refrigeration system (6A), or HVAC / refrigeration - restricted (6B), and North American Technician Excellence (NATE) certification or equivalent demonstrated experience. (when area of concentration is mechanical) or

Possesses Washington State Electrical License : General journey level electrician (01), or Specialty electrician, Limited energy system (06), or equivalent demonstrated experience.(when area of concentration is building security systems) or

Possesses Washington State Electrical License : General journey level electrician (01), or Specialty electrician, Limited energy system (06), or equivalent demonstrated experience. (when area of concentration is fire systems) or

Has adequate experience with NPDES permitting, and stormwater drainage systems, including both inspection and repair, and experience with SWPPP reporting and response (when area of concentration is NPDES and stormwater)

A job offer will be conditioned on satisfactory results of a criminal history background investigation, and post offer physical exam or inquiry. When assigned to the Airport, must pass a fingerprint-based Criminal History Record Check (CHRC) as required by TSA.

A written and field test may be required.

Additional Information

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of :

Ability to :

PHYSICAL EFFORT

The work involves a variety of manual labor tasks requiring some strenuous physical effort such as lifting objects weighing up to seventy-five (75) pounds.

SUPERVISION

The employee is expected to think and work independently, without supervisory direction at the detail level. The employee will be responsible for prioritizing their own work load. The employee's work will be reviewed and spot checked to insure timely completion and compliance with work orders, plans and specifications. May fill in as lead worker.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The work may require outdoor work in all types of weather at multiple sites including facilities that are open 24 hours, 7 days per week. The job may involve working at considerable heights; in confined spaces; and in occupied secure detention facilities. Employees are exposed to a variety of hazards such as working near potentially dangerous prisoners, traffic, equipment and high-voltage power plus exposure to dust, fumes, grease, refuse, hazardous materials, bodily fluids and inclement weather. The work is performed in a maximum security detention facility.

Employees may be required to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, and be on call when necessary.

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

Voluntary Benefits

Healthcare Premiums

Note : Temporary employees, seasonal employees and paid interns may be eligible for medical insurance benefits. Review the County's to learn more.

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Following are a series of supplemental questions designed to assess your job related experience and qualifications. Please note that as part of the screening process your responses will be reviewed in conjunction with your general online application. The employment history and education detailed in your general application must validate / support your responses to the supplemental questions. If your responses cannot be validated, you will not proceed to the next steps of the review / selection process.A resume may be submitted, but it will not substitute for the general online application or supplemental questions; responses such as "see resume" or "see application" may not be considered.Do you agree to answer each question truthfully and that your responses can be supported by your general application / work history and by your references?

02

Do you have any plumbing licenses or certifications? Please list any licenses or certifications you possess.

03

Do you have commercial plumbing experience? If yes, please describe IN DETAIL your experience, what types of commercial facilities you have worked in, plumbing equipment have you maintained, and how you gained your experience.

04

Plumbing often involves diagnosing complex issues. Please explain IN DETAIL how to troubleshoot effectively and find practical solutions for plumbing issues / leaks.

Required Question