Facility Technician - Posted February 18, 2026

Portofsunnyside; Sunnyside (WA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation and Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Retirement Pension

Optional Deferred Compensation & Roth Plans

Job summary

A local port authority in Sunnyside, WA seeks a Facility Technician to support the Industrial Wastewater Treatment Facility. Responsibilities include troubleshooting and maintaining wastewater treatment systems, performing preventative maintenance, and operating various equipment. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and relevant experience in plant maintenance or wastewater treatment. Medical, dental, and vision insurance are offered, along with a retirement pension.

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience in wastewater treatment or plant maintenance.
• Valid Washington State Driver's License is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, diagnose, and repair IWW treatment systems.
• Help with preventative maintenance on treatment equipment.
• Operate a backhoe, forklift, and other vehicles.

Skills

Repair and troubleshoot pumps and motors

Perform preventative maintenance

Operate equipment and vehicles

Collect wastewater samples

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Two years of college or technical school

Job description

The Facility Technician position works in the Port's Industrial Wastewater (IWW) Treatment Facility, along with other Facility Technicians, under the supervision of the Plant Operator. The Facility Technician helps maintain, diagnose, and repair the IWW treatment systems which are composed of mechanical, chemical and biological elements.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Repair and troubleshoot pumps, electric motors, controls, generators, filters, gear boxes, machines, and flow meters
• Perform preventative maintenance on treatment equipment
• Operate equipment, backhoe, forklift, and vehicles
• Collect wastewater samples for testing

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

To be considered for this position, you must have the following experience and education:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Two (2) years of college or technical school preferred
• Two (2) plus years’ experience in wastewater treatment, irrigation, general construction or plant maintenance

LICENSES & CERTIFICATES:

• Valid Washington State Driver’s License
• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Pension through Washington State Department of Retirement Systems
• Optional Deferred Compensation & Roth Plans Available

HOW TO APPLY:

Applications and job descriptions are available online at www.portofsunnyside.com/about/jobs or at the Port Administration office located at 2405 Reith Way, Suite 2. Completed and signed applications can be hand-delivered or mailed to: Port of Sunnyside, ATTN: HR, 2405 Reith Way, Suite 2, Sunnyside, WA 98944 or emailed to [e-mail] by Friday, August 8, 2025 at 3:00 PM. Position will remain open until filled.

Office Address:
2405 Reith Way • Suite 2
Sunnyside, WA 98944

Operations

Phone: [phone]