Electronics Technician

King County, WA; Renton (WA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Transit/ORCA pass

Job summary

King County’s Solid Waste Division seeks a Solid Waste Electronics Technician to diagnose, repair, and optimize electronic systems across landfill and transfer facilities. You’ll use advanced diagnostic tools to evaluate performance, drive system upgrades, and document changes.

You will collaborate with electricians to ensure safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance across multiple sites. The role focuses on fire control and life safety systems, weigh scales, and monitoring controls, with

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience working on low-voltage electronic systems.
• Experience diagnosing malfunctions to fire control/detection equipment, perform repairs, test and locate defective components.
• Experience participating in or supporting testing of fire and life safety systems
• Experience troubleshooting, testing, and evaluating electronic weigh scale systems.
• Experience programing and troubleshooting electronic gates.
• Working knowledge of Handbook 44

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain data cables, power cables, and computers; repair lighting units and circuit boards.
• Design and participate in confidence testing of fire and life safety systems, document results.
• Diagnose malfunctions to fire control/detection equipment, perform repairs, and test and locate defective components.
• Test, evaluate, troubleshoot, and repair electronic weigh scale systems and components. Perform preventive maintenance. Repair or replace hardware-related items on the computer weigh scale system.
• Design and implement modifications to existing scale systems.
• Install structural foundations for weigh scales.
• Calibrate scales to meet the specifications and tolerances outlined in Handbook 44.
• Assist Electrician and other staff with electrical troubleshooting.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Low-voltage electronics

Fire control/detection systems

Weigh scale systems

Electrical troubleshooting

Gates programming

Handbook 44 knowledge

Tools

Testing tools

Diagnostic software

Job description

Summary

This recruitment will be used to fill one (1) Career Service vacant position and may be used to create a list of competitive candidates to fill possible future Solid Waste Electronics Technician vacancies within the next 6 months. Are you an experienced low-voltage systems technician looking for a role where your skills make a direct impact on public safety, environmental protection, and infrastructure reliability? King County’s Department of Natural Resources and Parks – Solid Waste Division is seeking a Solid Waste Electronics Technician who’s ready to make a meaningful difference. As the Electronics Technician for Solid Waste Division (SWD) systems, you’ll be at the forefront of maintaining and advancing the specialized electronic systems that power our landfills, transfer stations, and support facilities. From fire control and flare systems to security cameras, weigh scales, this role is as challenging as it is rewarding. You’ll work hands‑on with advanced technologies, perform system upgrades, and drive innovation to keep operations efficient and compliant. Troubleshooting critical equipment, or collaborating across teams, your work will support essential services for thousands of residents and ensure a safer, cleaner community. If you're ready to step into a high-impact role where your technical skills truly matters, we invite you to join our mission.

About This Role

Serve as a skilled technician for diagnosing, repairing, and optimizing the electronic systems used throughout Solid Waste Division facilities, including fire and life safety systems, weigh scales, and monitoring controls. Use advanced diagnostic tools and software to evaluate system performance, make infrastructure modifications, and document all updates. Collaborate closely with electricians and other team members to ensure system reliability and safety. Maintain detailed records and support cross-functional efforts aimed at improving infrastructure performance and regulatory compliance.

About The Team

The Operations team plays a critical role in supporting the division’s mission to deliver safe, reliable, and sustainable waste management services. This team maintains and improves the infrastructure that keeps our landfill and transfer stations running- ensuring compliance with environmental regulations while enhancing safety for workers and the surrounding community. As new facilities are constructed and older ones require upgrades, Operations collaborates across the division to meet evolving service needs. The Electrical Team works closely with other skilled trades to ensure that systems remain functional, efficient, and responsive to both immediate and long-term demands- supporting the division’s commitment to public health, environmental stewardship, and equitable service delivery. To learn more about SWD visit https://kingcounty.gov/depts/dnrp/solid-waste.aspx.

Commitment To Equity, Racial, And Social Justice

King County, named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is a diverse and vibrant community that represents cultures from around the world. Our True North is to create a welcoming community where everyone can thrive. We prioritize equity, racial and social justice, making it a foundational and daily expectation for all employees. In this position, you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at http://www.kingcounty.gov/equity.

Job Duties

• Repair and maintain data cables, power cables, and computers; repair lighting units and circuit boards.
• Design and participate in confidence testing of fire and life safety systems, document results.
• Diagnose malfunctions to fire control/detection equipment, perform repairs, and test and locate defective components.
• Test, evaluate, troubleshoot, and repair electronic weigh scale systems and components. Perform preventive maintenance. Repair or replace hardware-related items on the computer weigh scale system.
• Design and implement modifications to existing scale systems.
• Install structural foundations for weigh scales.
• Calibrate scales to meet the specifications and tolerances outlined in Handbook 44.
• Assist Electrician and other staff with electrical troubleshooting.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications You Bring

• Demonstrated experience working on low-voltage electronic systems.
• Experience diagnosing malfunctions to fire control/detection equipment, perform repairs, test and locate defective components.
• Experience participating in or supporting testing of fire and life safety systems
• Experience troubleshooting, testing, and evaluating electronic weigh scale systems.
• Experience programing and troubleshooting electronic gates.
• Working knowledge of Handbook 44

Necessary Special Requirements

• Valid Washington State Driver's License
• Washington State EL01 or EL06 Electrical License
• Successful candidates will be required to complete professional reference checks and pass a physical examination.

Competencies You Bring

• Customer Focus – Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Decision Quality – Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
• Plans and Aligns – Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
• Collaborates – Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Builds Effective Teams – Building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.
• Situational Adaptability – Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.

It Would Be Great If You Also Bring

• Demonstrated experience with solar pumps
• Demonstrated experience motor and pump control programing
• Demonstrated experience calibrating scales to meet specifications and tolerances

Supplemental Information

Working Conditions

• Work Location: Employees in this role work onsite at various locations throughout King County with the primary reporting work location being the Solid Waste Division (SWD) Renton Shop Maintenance Facility, which is located at 201 SW 34th St. Renton, WA 98057.
• Work Schedule: This position works a 40-hour workweek; Monday through Friday, 5:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., is non- exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act and is overtime eligible.
• Physical Environment: The candidate may need to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. The candidate must be able to work on ladders and scaffolding. The candidate must have the ability to work inside/outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, inclement weather while at various heights and/or within confined spaces, at all Solid Waste facilities and other adverse conditions such as odor, high volume noise, dust and heavy traffic
• Union Representation: This position is represented by International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), Local 77.

Application and Selection Process

We welcome applications from all qualified applicants. We value diversity, diverse perspectives, and life experience and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Susan Ng at [e-mail].

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Benefits

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what’s best for themselves and their eligible dependents
• Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
• Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
• Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
• 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays
• Generous vacation and paid sick leave
• Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves
• Flexible Spending Account
• Wellness programs
• Onsite activity centers
• Employee Giving Program
• Employee assistance programs
• Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
• Training and career development programs

NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.

For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.