OVERVIEW
Kitsap County is seeking a skilled and motivated Facilities Maintenance Technician to join a dedicated team responsible for maintaining, repairing, and improving County facilities that serve the community every day. This is an exceptional opportunity for a hands-on maintenance professional to apply and expand their expertise across multiple trades, including carpentry, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, masonry, and general building maintenance, while supporting critical public infrastructure. In this role, you will contribute directly to the safety, functionality, and long-term sustainability of County-owned facilities. From troubleshooting building systems and performing preventive maintenance to assisting with construction, renovation, and repair projects, your work will have a visible impact on employees, residents, and visitors throughout Kitsap County. If you are looking to advance your career in facilities operations, expand your knowledge of building systems and construction practices, and make a meaningful contribution to your community, this role provides an outstanding pathway for professional growth and public service.
Work is performed in and around County facilities throughout Kitsap County, including the Kitsap County Corrections Center, Juvenile Detention Facility, Kitsap Recovery Center and the Medical Examiner's Office. The department also responds to tenant issues for staff and the public who conduct business at the County.
As the Facilities Maintenance Technician, you will:
- Perform maintenance, repair, and construction activities involving building mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, masonry, and structural systems to ensure County 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.
Professional Licensing
- Valid driver's license required at the time of hire to operate County-owned vehicles.
Industry Background
- One - two years' 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.
Specialized Expertise
- Knowledge of building maintenance methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, masonry, and mechanical repair work.
- Understanding of applicable building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical codes and regulations.
- Ability to diagnose equipment failures, identify building deficiencies, and perform routine repairs independently.
- Experience safely operating shop equipment, power tools, hand tools, vehicles, and maintenance equipment.
- Familiarity with occupational hazards, safe work practices, and personal protective equipment requirements associated with multiple trades.
- Ability to participate in a rotating on-call schedule (one-week/24-hour rotation) within six months of employment.
- Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety and compliance with applicable trade, facility, and occupational safety standards.
Communication/Interpersonal Skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to receive work direction and provide clear information to coworkers, supervisors, and customers.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, contractors, vendors, and members of the public.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment in daily work activities.
Additional Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with computerized maintenance management systems, databases, spreadsheets, and other business software applications.
- Knowledge of the care, handling, storage, and disposal of maintenance materials, chemicals, and cleaning products.
- Ability to work independently, follow verbal and written instructions, travel between work sites, maintain situational awareness, and safely perform physically demanding maintenance activities.
- Experience working in commercial or public buildings, and/or a correctional facility
For the complete job description: Facilities Maintenance TechnicianFor more information about the department, visit: Facilities Maintenance
OTHER POSITION RELATED INFORMATION
- Who May Apply: This position is open to the general public. Applications will be screened for qualifications and completion of all the required materials and forms. The most competitive applicants may be contacted for further steps in the selection process, which may include testing for office and computer skills.
- This position is classified as eligible for overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
- This position is covered under a collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME 1308. Internal applicants should be aware that a change in union status or bargaining unit may impact your benefits and accruals. Please contact Human Resources if you have questions.
Application Requirements All applicants, internal and external, must submit a complete and fully detailed application. Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet all minimum qualifications for the position by the posted closing date. The County uses the information provided in the application (not the résumé) to verify relevant work experience and to determine placement on the pay scale if you are selected for the position.
To be considered, your application must:
- Be fully completed, including all supplemental questions. Provide specific and detailed information showing that you have performed the duties and gained the experience required for the role. Include the total years of relevant experience, quantified based on full-time equivalency. Applications that are incomplete, lack sufficient detail, or do not clearly demonstrate that the applicant meets all minimum qualifications will be screened out and will not move forward in the hiring process. Meeting the minimum qualifications is required.
Prior to employment, the successful candidate must:
- Pass all job-related examinations/tests necessary to demonstrate required knowledge, skills and abilities, as determined by the hiring authority at time of job posting, including a pre-employment physical.
- Authorize and complete a criminal background check. Information received is reviewed on a case-by-case basis and will not necessarily remove a candidate from consideration. This process is conducted in compliance with the Washington Fair Chance Act (RCW 49.94). Information received is evaluated on a case-by-case basis and will not automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration. FCA-Flyer_June 2026_English_Update
- Criminal Conviction Standards:
- The successful incumbent will or may have unsupervised access to children under 18 years of age, a vulnerable adult, or a vulnerable person, or access to a secured/confidential facility or computer system(s). As a result, Kitsap County will be conducting an extensive criminal background check by law enforcement agencies, which may include fingerprinting.
Driving Requirements The successful incumbent must meet the driving requirements of this position and submit a copy a current driving record/abstract (from state of residency) to review for eligibility to drive for Kitsap County prior to employment. The successful incumbent must obtain a valid Washington State Driver’s License prior to hire and maintain a satisfactory driving record as outlined in the Kitsap County Vehicle Use Policy. This position is categorized as:
- Category 1: Driver operates County-owned vehicle.
- Kitsap County is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please contact our Human Resources Office.
- This recruitment is being used to fill an existing open position, and may be used to fill future openings for up to six (6) months.
- Work hours for this position are 7:00am - 3:30pm. Stand-by hours, which include evenings and weekends, are required on a rotating basis.
- Only authorized employees and hiring authorities have access to the application materials submitted. Per RCW 42.56.250, all applications for public employment, including the names of applicants, resumes, and other related materials submitted with respect to an applicant are exempt from public inspection.
Benefits
At Kitsap County, we strive to take care of our team! Our employees are the greatest asset of Kitsap County, and we take pride in offering a highly competitive compensation and benefits package to all eligible employees.
County Paid Benefits Include:
Medical - Kaiser Permanente (HMO) or Aetna (PPO) Dental - Delta Dental or Willamette Vision – VSP Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Life Insurance – Basic, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), Voluntary Term Life Insurance (VTL) MetLife Long Term Disability Voya Voluntary Insurance Transportation incentives Employee Assistance Program Travel Assistance Program Wellness program Benefits become effective on the first calendar day of the month following the month in which the employee is hired except if the employee's hire date is the first calendar day of the month, benefits begin on the day of hire. More information about employee benefits is available on the county's website at: Benefits or the Kitsap County Digital Benefits Guide.
*Voluntary benefit options also available at the employee's expense
Retirement:
Employees are covered under the PERS retirement plan provided through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and Social Security.
Deferred Compensation (IRS Plan 457b): tax-deferred savings program
Holidays 11 paid holidays and 2 additional floating holiday per year, 1 additional floating holiday after 10 years of service.
Vacation Leave New employees are credited with 48 hours of annual leave upon hire and will be begin accruing at the rate of 8 hours per month starting on their 7th month of employment. Employees may carry over 360 hours from one calendar year to the next. Annual leave accrual will increase upon tenure, as follows: Upon completion of 2 years: 15 days per year (10.00 hours per month) Upon completion of 5 years: 20 days per year (13.33 hours per month) Upon completion of 10 years: 25 days per year (16.67 hours per month)
Sick Leave All new hires will be credited with 48 hours of sick leave upon hire and will begin accruing at the rate of 8 hours per month starting on their 7th month of employment. Employees may carry over 1200 hours from one calendar year to the next.
***Part-time employees benefit contributions and leave accruals will be prorated***
Additional compensation that you may be eligible for:
Shift differential Overtime Stand by pay Call-back pay
Current County Employees If you are transferring or promoting into this position you are responsible for reviewing these benefit changes; prior to accepting a position. In addition, it is your responsibility to notify the Auditor's Payroll Division of a change in union status.
Union Membership This position is covered under AFSCME Local 1308 Courthouse Employees collective bargaining agreement. To view the bargaining agreement please visit our website: https://www.kitsapgov.com/hr/Pages/Collective-Bargaining-Agreements.aspx
Student Loan Forgiveness Opportunities for Kitsap County Employees Washington State offers several programs that may help eligible employees reduce or even eliminate their student loan debt. Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) - Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) | WSAC Employees working full-time for a public employer may qualify for federal loan forgiveness after making 120 qualifying monthly payments. PSLF allows you to check your eligibility, track your progress, and apply directly through the official PSLF portal. Washington Health Corps (WHC) - Washington Health Corps | WSAC Licensed health professionals may be eligible for loan repayment in exchange for serving in critical-shortage areas. Programs include:
- Washington Health Corps Loan Repayment
- Nurse Educator Loan Repayment (NELR) If you think you might qualify or want to learn more, review the program guides and application details on the websites!
NOTE: This is a general overview of the benefits offered through employment with Kitsap County, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts or is incorrect with the provisions of the Personnel Manual, applicable laws, policies, rules or official plan documents they will prevail. The Personnel Manual is available at: https://www.kitsap.gov/hr/Documents/Personnel%20Manual%202026/Personnel%20Manual%20-%202026.pdf