City of Renton
Position Overview
The City of Renton is looking for a Facilities Technician 1 or 2 to join the Public Works Department. This position performs a variety of maintenance, construction, and repair functions around the city’s facilities, offices, and recreation sites. The Facilities Technician must be proficient in a variety of building trades and want to use their skills to help keep our city running.
Annual Salary 2025
$74,088 – $90,288 for Facilities Technician 1; $77,892 – $94,812 for Facilities Technician 2.
2026
$76,092 – $92,724 for Facilities Technician 1; $79,992 – $97,368 for Facilities Technician 2.
Benefits
Deferred compensation with the City contributing 3% of the employee’s salary.
VEBA Plan with the City contributing 1% of the employee’s salary.
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance at affordable rates.
Paid leave for vacation, sick, eleven holidays, and two “personal” holidays a year.
State of Washington Department of Retirement Systems Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) plan enrollment.
Minimum Requirements – Facilities Technician 1
Coursework in electrical theory or building trades.
Minimum 3 years of increasingly responsible maintenance and construction experience in a variety of the building trades.
Or 4 years of relevant education and experience.
Valid Washington State driver’s license.
Successful passing of a required background check and national fingerprint-based records check.
Minimum Requirements – Facilities Technician 2
Coursework in electrical, HVAC, plumbing systems, or other building trades.
Minimum 4 years of increasingly responsible maintenance and construction experience in a variety of the building trades.
Or minimum 5 years of relevant education and experience.
Valid driver’s license.
First Aid/CPR certification.
Successful passing of a required driving record check.
Successful passing of a required background check and national fingerprint-based records check.
Facilities Technician 1 Responsibilities
Perform semi-skilled to skilled construction, maintenance, repair, and remodeling of City buildings, facilities, and equipment in a variety of trades including plumbing, electrical, locksmithing, carpentry, sheetrock, glazing, and concrete work; assure buildings are maintained in a safe condition and in compliance with applicable codes.
Install, maintain, and repair plumbing fixtures and waste disposal systems including plastic, copper, and galvanized piping; cut, thread, and replace water pipes; install and maintain toilets, urinals, sinks, faucets, drinking fountains, decorative fountains, water heaters, and new water lines.
Perform adjustments and emergency repairs to plumbing equipment including fixing broken pipes, cleaning plugged drains, draining pipes, replacing washers, faucets, and floats, soldering spouts, gutters, cleaning grease traps, and flushing or unplugging sewer lines.
Install, maintain, and repair building structures, machinery, and fixtures such as partitions, doors, cabinets, windows, electrical switches, and fixtures.
Under the guidance of the Electrical Technician install, troubleshoot, and repair electrical fixtures, switches, receptacles, fans, systems, and other installations; install new wiring, plugs, lights, circuit breakers, and panels; run conduit and pull wire; lubricate, adjust, and repair electrical equipment.
Install and replace window units, glass, and ceramic tile and perform other glazier duties; repair, replace, and re-grout tile; construct forms and mix, pour, and finish concrete; repair or apply new plaster and masonry surfaces.
Refinish floors, furniture, cabinets, and other wood items; install doors, wall paneling, wall partitions, ceilings, and windows; construct and install cabinets and shelves; build walls and hang doors and paneling; install, inspect, and repair roofing.
Facilities Technician 2 Responsibilities
Perform a variety of trades including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, locksmithing, security systems, carpentry, sheetrock, and concrete work; assure buildings are maintained in a safe condition and in compliance with applicable codes.
Perform a variety of troubleshooting, analysis, and repair of HVAC systems and equipment; assist HVAC Technicians with major system installations and repairs.
Install, maintain, and repair plumbing fixtures and waste disposal systems including plastic, copper, and galvanized piping; cut; install and maintain toilets, urinals, sinks, faucets, drinking fountains, decorative fountains, water heaters, and new water lines.
Adjust and perform emergency repairs to plumbing equipment and systems including fixing broken pipes, cleaning plugged drains, draining pipes, replacing washers, faucets, and floats, soldering spouts and gutters, cleaning grease traps, and flushing or unplugging sewer lines.
Install, troubleshoot, and repair electrical and electronic systems, security alarm systems, electronic locks, and receptacles and lighting.
Repair, replace, and re-grout tile; construct forms and mix, pour, and finish concrete; repair or apply new plaster and masonry surfaces.
Perform rough and finish carpentry construction and repair; refinish floors, furniture, cabinets, and other wood items; install doors, install wall paneling, wall partitions, ceilings, and windows; construct and install cabinets and shelves; build walls and hang doors and paneling; install, inspect, and repair roofing.
Frame, install, tape, finish, and texture sheetrock, drywall, and other wall construction materials; remodel office areas; remove, relocate, and construct walls.
Physical Demands
Move throughout City facilities and buildings.
Driving to offsite locations to perform essential functions.
Operate a computer and other office equipment.
Communicate with City employees and residents.
Operate a variety of equipment, machinery, and hand and power tools.
Lift or move items weighing up to 50 pounds regularly and 100 pounds occasionally.
Work in awkward and/or confined spaces.
Climb and work from ladders, climb stairs, good reflexes, eyesight, bending, stretching, and standing for extended periods.
Exposure to high voltage wires, hazardous materials, heights, and noise from equipment.
Work Environment
Work is performed in a typical office environment and outdoors in all weather conditions.
Noise level out in the field is moderately loud and noise level in the office is moderately quiet.
May be required to participate in a standby or on-call rotation.
Work nights, weekends, holidays, and City-sponsored events as needed.
Accommodation Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing, or interview process may contact sjacobs@rentonwa.gov at least 2 days prior to the need.
Communication from the City of Renton We primarily communicate via e‑mail during the application process. E‑mails from rentonwa.gov and/or governmentjobs.com should be placed on your safe domain list to ensure you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk e‑mail folders. We also communicate via text and encourage you to sign up for text alerts when completing your job application.
Recruitment Process Screening process will include a review of minimum qualifications and applicants selected for an interview will be invited via e‑mail to self‑schedule a time through the Government Jobs account. At minimum, this position will be subject to a standard criminal background check and professional reference check. This position requires driving and is also subject to a driving record check from the WA State Dept. of Licensing (or other state equivalent). Driving records will be evaluated based on a points system depending on the infraction and severity. This position also requires accessing areas that contain Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS). For that reason, this position is also subject to a national fingerprint‑based records check.
Please visit the City of Renton’s Career Center for more information about our hiring process, benefits, and other useful information. The City of Renton embraces a diverse and inclusive workforce and prides itself on promoting collaboration and teamwork in a positive environment while providing high quality services to the community.
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Annual Salary 2025
$74,088 – $90,288 for Facilities Technician 1; $77,892 – $94,812 for Facilities Technician 2.
2026
$76,092 – $92,724 for Facilities Technician 1; $79,992 – $97,368 for Facilities Technician 2.
Benefits
Deferred compensation with the City contributing 3% of the employee’s salary.
VEBA Plan with the City contributing 1% of the employee’s salary.
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance at affordable rates.
Paid leave for vacation, sick, eleven holidays, and two “personal” holidays a year.
State of Washington Department of Retirement Systems Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) plan enrollment.
Minimum Requirements – Facilities Technician 1
Coursework in electrical theory or building trades.
Minimum 3 years of increasingly responsible maintenance and construction experience in a variety of the building trades.
Or 4 years of relevant education and experience.
Valid Washington State driver’s license.
Successful passing of a required background check and national fingerprint-based records check.
Minimum Requirements – Facilities Technician 2
Coursework in electrical, HVAC, plumbing systems, or other building trades.
Minimum 4 years of increasingly responsible maintenance and construction experience in a variety of the building trades.
Or minimum 5 years of relevant education and experience.
Valid driver’s license.
First Aid/CPR certification.
Successful passing of a required driving record check.
Successful passing of a required background check and national fingerprint-based records check.
Facilities Technician 1 Responsibilities
Perform semi-skilled to skilled construction, maintenance, repair, and remodeling of City buildings, facilities, and equipment in a variety of trades including plumbing, electrical, locksmithing, carpentry, sheetrock, glazing, and concrete work; assure buildings are maintained in a safe condition and in compliance with applicable codes.
Install, maintain, and repair plumbing fixtures and waste disposal systems including plastic, copper, and galvanized piping; cut, thread, and replace water pipes; install and maintain toilets, urinals, sinks, faucets, drinking fountains, decorative fountains, water heaters, and new water lines.
Perform adjustments and emergency repairs to plumbing equipment including fixing broken pipes, cleaning plugged drains, draining pipes, replacing washers, faucets, and floats, soldering spouts, gutters, cleaning grease traps, and flushing or unplugging sewer lines.
Install, maintain, and repair building structures, machinery, and fixtures such as partitions, doors, cabinets, windows, electrical switches, and fixtures.
Under the guidance of the Electrical Technician install, troubleshoot, and repair electrical fixtures, switches, receptacles, fans, systems, and other installations; install new wiring, plugs, lights, circuit breakers, and panels; run conduit and pull wire; lubricate, adjust, and repair electrical equipment.
Install and replace window units, glass, and ceramic tile and perform other glazier duties; repair, replace, and re-grout tile; construct forms and mix, pour, and finish concrete; repair or apply new plaster and masonry surfaces.
Refinish floors, furniture, cabinets, and other wood items; install doors, wall paneling, wall partitions, ceilings, and windows; construct and install cabinets and shelves; build walls and hang doors and paneling; install, inspect, and repair roofing.
Facilities Technician 2 Responsibilities
Perform a variety of trades including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, locksmithing, security systems, carpentry, sheetrock, and concrete work; assure buildings are maintained in a safe condition and in compliance with applicable codes.
Perform a variety of troubleshooting, analysis, and repair of HVAC systems and equipment; assist HVAC Technicians with major system installations and repairs.
Install, maintain, and repair plumbing fixtures and waste disposal systems including plastic, copper, and galvanized piping; cut; install and maintain toilets, urinals, sinks, faucets, drinking fountains, decorative fountains, water heaters, and new water lines.
Adjust and perform emergency repairs to plumbing equipment and systems including fixing broken pipes, cleaning plugged drains, draining pipes, replacing washers, faucets, and floats, soldering spouts and gutters, cleaning grease traps, and flushing or unplugging sewer lines.
Install, troubleshoot, and repair electrical and electronic systems, security alarm systems, electronic locks, and receptacles and lighting.
Repair, replace, and re-grout tile; construct forms and mix, pour, and finish concrete; repair or apply new plaster and masonry surfaces.
Perform rough and finish carpentry construction and repair; refinish floors, furniture, cabinets, and other wood items; install doors, install wall paneling, wall partitions, ceilings, and windows; construct and install cabinets and shelves; build walls and hang doors and paneling; install, inspect, and repair roofing.
Frame, install, tape, finish, and texture sheetrock, drywall, and other wall construction materials; remodel office areas; remove, relocate, and construct walls.
Physical Demands
Move throughout City facilities and buildings.
Driving to offsite locations to perform essential functions.
Operate a computer and other office equipment.
Communicate with City employees and residents.
Operate a variety of equipment, machinery, and hand and power tools.
Lift or move items weighing up to 50 pounds regularly and 100 pounds occasionally.
Work in awkward and/or confined spaces.
Climb and work from ladders, climb stairs, good reflexes, eyesight, bending, stretching, and standing for extended periods.
Exposure to high voltage wires, hazardous materials, heights, and noise from equipment.
Work Environment
Work is performed in a typical office environment and outdoors in all weather conditions.
Noise level out in the field is moderately loud and noise level in the office is moderately quiet.
May be required to participate in a standby or on-call rotation.
Work nights, weekends, holidays, and City-sponsored events as needed.
Accommodation Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing, or interview process may contact sjacobs@rentonwa.gov at least 2 days prior to the need.
Communication from the City of Renton We primarily communicate via e‑mail during the application process. E‑mails from rentonwa.gov and/or governmentjobs.com should be placed on your safe domain list to ensure you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk e‑mail folders. We also communicate via text and encourage you to sign up for text alerts when completing your job application.
Recruitment Process Screening process will include a review of minimum qualifications and applicants selected for an interview will be invited via e‑mail to self‑schedule a time through the Government Jobs account. At minimum, this position will be subject to a standard criminal background check and professional reference check. This position requires driving and is also subject to a driving record check from the WA State Dept. of Licensing (or other state equivalent). Driving records will be evaluated based on a points system depending on the infraction and severity. This position also requires accessing areas that contain Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS). For that reason, this position is also subject to a national fingerprint‑based records check.
Please visit the City of Renton’s Career Center for more information about our hiring process, benefits, and other useful information. The City of Renton embraces a diverse and inclusive workforce and prides itself on promoting collaboration and teamwork in a positive environment while providing high quality services to the community.
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