Public Facilities Maintenance Technician

Kitsap County, WA; Port Orchard (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Kitsap County seeks a skilled Facilities Maintenance Technician to maintain, repair, and improve County facilities across multiple trades, including carpentry, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, masonry, and general building maintenance.

You will support critical public infrastructure, troubleshoot systems, perform preventive maintenance, and assist with construction and repair projects, making a visible impact on employees, residents, and visitors throughout Kitsap County.

Qualifications

• One–two years of experience in maintenance, operations or mechanical work in related field is required.
• Related education demonstrating required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job may substitute for up to six months of experience.
• Three (3) or more years of experience in building maintenance, mechanical systems, electrical systems, plumbing, HVAC, construction, or related trades is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, repair, and construction activities involving building mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, masonry, and structural systems to ensure facilities remain safe, functional, and code compliant.
• Assist in maintaining and troubleshooting boilers, heat pumps, motors, HVAC systems, kitchen and laundry equipment, thermostat controls, electronically controlled doors, low‑voltage systems, sprinkler systems, fire extinguishers, and emergency generators.
• Participate in preventive maintenance programs for facility equipment, tools, machinery, and building systems to maximize operational reliability and reduce downtime.
• Collaborate with maintenance specialists on carpentry projects, including remodeling, rebuilding, repairing, and installing roofs, walls, windows, doors, cabinetry, floors, framing, siding, locks, door closers, and related building components.
• Determine material and supply requirements by assisting with project estimates, identifying necessary resources, and coordinating the ordering of materials and equipment.
• Perform light electrical work including installing conduit and wiring, repairing switches and outlets, replacing fixtures, and assisting with troubleshooting electrical equipment, motors, and HVAC‑related electrical components.
• Support plumbing installation and repair projects by installing and repairing water lines, sewer systems, toilets, sinks, tanks, drains, and related plumbing fixtures and components.
• Complete painting and surface preparation activities including applying paints, stains, varnishes, enamels, and protective coatings while preparing surfaces through scraping, sanding, patching, pressure washing, and related methods.
• Operate and maintain a variety of shop equipment, power tools, hand tools, vehicles, and maintenance equipment safely and effectively.
• Provide guidance and assistance to fellow maintenance personnel on assigned projects while promoting safe and effective work practices.

Skills

Building maintenance

Electrical knowledge

HVAC systems

Plumbing systems

Safety practices

Tools

Power tools

Vehicles

Maintenance equipment

Job description

Kitsap County seeks a skilled Facilities Maintenance Technician to maintain, repair, and improve County facilities across multiple trades, including carpentry, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, masonry, and general building maintenance.

You will support critical public infrastructure, troubleshoot systems, perform preventive maintenance, and assist with construction and repair projects, making a visible impact on employees, residents, and visitors throughout Kitsap County.