Facilities & Grounds Technician: Maintenance & On-Call

Klickitat County; Goldendale (WA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Klickitat County in Goldendale, Washington, is hiring a Grounds/Facilities Technician for Public Works. This full-time, non-exempt position performs cleaning, maintenance, and repair tasks across county facilities and related equipment to keep them safe, clean, and operational.

The role covers HVAC and building systems, grounds care, custodial duties, event setup, and emergency response with 24-hour on-call availability.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic facilities maintenance and safety practices.
• Any combination of education and experience providing required knowledge.
• Two years of skilled trades and facilities maintenance experience; two years of general construction preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain county facilities and equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems.
• Set up and operate fairground events; maintain barns and related spaces.
• Maintain grounds with mowing, trimming, irrigation, and landscaping.
• Perform custodial duties including cleaning and restocking supplies.
• Respond to emergencies and maintain daily activity records.

Skills

Facilities maintenance

Troubleshooting

General labor

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Basic tools

HVAC/electrical/plumbing basics

Job description

Klickitat County in Goldendale, Washington, is hiring a Grounds/Facilities Technician for Public Works. This full-time, non-exempt position performs cleaning, maintenance, and repair tasks across county facilities and related equipment to keep them safe, clean, and operational.

The role covers HVAC and building systems, grounds care, custodial duties, event setup, and emergency response with 24-hour on-call availability.