Facilities Superintendent

Facilities Maintenance Superintendent

We are currently searching for a Facilities Maintenance Superintendent for our Public Works Department. Please apply online through NeoGov at https : / / www.governmentjobs.com / careers / tukwilawa and submit a cover letter and resume with your online application. This recruitment will remain open continuously until filled with a first review date of Mon day, September 15, 2025.

Initial screening will be solely based on the contents and completeness of your online application as well as a review of your cover letter and resume.

The City of Tukwila is a dynamic place to work. The population is over 22,000 at night and up to 150,000+ during the day. Tukwila shares borders with the cities of Seattle, Renton, SeaTac, Burien and Kent. Its central location lies in the heart of the Puget Sound region, sitting 12 miles south of downtown Seattle, 17 miles north of downtown Tacoma, and just east of SeaTac Airport. It is easily accessed by I-5 and I-405 or via either of Tukwila's two train stations, the Sounder Station or the Sound Transit Light Rail Station.

Our Mission : To provide superior services that support a safe, inviting, healthy environment for our residents, businesses and guests. All potential team members are evaluated on the following values : Caring, Professional, Responsive.

The Public Works Department provides the foundation for high quality of life in Tukwila by protecting the health and safety of residents, visitors, and businesses. The Department is responsible for design, construction, operations, and maintenance of the City's essential transportation, water, sewer, and surface water infrastructure. Public Works also supports other divisions through the management and maintenance of the City's vehicles and facilities assets.

The Facilities Maintenance & Operations Superintendent has accountability for coordinating and supervising the operations of the facilities maintenance and custodial teams in the Fleet and Facilities division of the Public Works Department. In coordination with department leadership and other city staff, the Facilities Superintendent oversees the maintenance and operations of 300,000 square feet of administrative, operational, and special purpose facilities. Our current facilities portfolio includes 23 buildings, 19 sites, and an annual operating budget of $3 million. This position is key to ensuring safe, healthy, and cost effective public facilities for the City of Tukwila, which serve the community and city staff.

Specific duties will include :

• In cooperation with other maintenance and operations staff, develop and supervise the execution of the City's facilities asset program.
• Ensure compliance with Washington state public works contracting laws and City purchasing policies.
• Evaluate, make recommendations, monitor, and communicate custodial and maintenance levels of service.
• Evaluate, make recommendations, and implement process improvements for materials, tools, equipment, and work order management processes.
• Coordinate with internal customers and tenants regarding facility maintenance and repair requirements.
• Understand and track maintenance and custodial services associated with lease agreements.
• Develop and manage preventive maintenance and small works project schedules to include controlling scope, schedule, and cost.
• Provide input to the biennial Capital Improvement Program (CIP) based on facility condition, lifecycle costs, and safety assessments.
• Enhance and implement a workplace safety program for assigned teams in coordination with Human Resources and other Public Works divisions.

Salary Range : $9,360 - $11,379 per month, plus excellent benefits. This position is represented by the Teamsters, Local #763. The City of Tukwila is an equal opportunity employer and strives to employ a diverse workforce reflective of the community it serves. Qualified applicants with multicultural experience and / or backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. The City of Tukwila follows the guidance given by the State of Washington regarding applying Veteran's Preference under provisions of RCW 73.16.010 and WAC 357.16.110 (2). Please attach a copy of your DD214 or NGB Form 22 to your online application if you are eligible to claim Veterans Preference. Character of service should reflect as being Honorable. General discharge under Honorable Conditions does not qualify. This selection process may include but is not limited to : evaluation of application materials and supplemental questions, testing, and interviewing. If you need assistance and / or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to humanresources@tukwilawa.gov.

Plans and manages a comprehensive, City-wide maintenance and operations program for assigned division. Prepares annual budget for assigned areas of responsibility including forecasting revenue, staffing, materials, and equipment needs; performs cost analysis; implements division budget; determines equipment specifications; purchases equipment and supplies; negotiates and administers service contracts; monitors and maintains inventory; and prepares and submits periodic budget updates. Acts as liaison for assigned area with other agencies, to include other departments, divisions, consultants, contractors, vendors, and the general public. Represents the Division and / or City at meetings and prepares and presents briefings, staff reports, and other applicable correspondence. Provides direction, counseling, training, performance evaluation, and discipline of subordinate employees. Evaluates and develops goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and priorities for the division and implements changes as needed. Analyzes the effectiveness of division operations to include evaluating work products, methods, and procedures. Researches, analyzes, and prepares correspondence, reports, papers, statistical summaries, and other material requiring judgment as to content, accuracy, and completeness. Maintains reasonable, predictable, and regular attendance during the standard work week. Participates in the design, estimating, vendor selection, plan review, construction and inspection of projects in assigned area. May review plans and specifications for development; provide technical expertise; and recommend acceptance upon completion. Coordinates and administers repairs, rehabilitation, and / or small works construction by reviewing and awarding bids to contractors; providing technical expertise; and inspecting, monitoring, and final acceptance of work. May perform "callback" and "standby" duty on weekdays, weekends, and holidays; responds to emergency situations; and directs / and or performs emergency work.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Knowledge (position requirements at entry) : Facility maintenance and repair methods and techniques; Basic grounds keeping and equipment maintenance techniques; Safety precautions applicable to area of assignment; Material management techniques and calculations of weights and measurements; Tools and equipment used in area of assignment; Laws and regulations applicable to assigned area; and Troubleshooting and diagnostic procedures related to systems maintained.

Skills (position requirements at entry) : Revenue and expenditure forecasting; Facilitating meetings and conducting presentations; Performing skilled and highly specialized maintenance activities related to area of assignment; Troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing equipment; Using electronic equipment; Using computers and related software applications applicable to field; Assigning and monitoring the work of subordinates; Reading and recording information from gauges and meters; Interpreting drawings and sketches; Inventorying and ordering materials and supplies; Organizing staff, equipment, and materials; Applying customer service techniques; Establishing and maintaining effective interpersonal relationships at all organizational levels and with the public; and Communication, both oral and written, sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Training, Experience and Licensing Requirements (Position requirements at entry) : High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and five years of increasingly responsible skilled maintenance or operations experience maintaining public facilities, including three years of lead or supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the knowledge, skills, and ability sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job. Valid Driver's License. First Aid and CPR certification.

Physical Activity / Requirements : Positions in this class typically require : climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, mobility, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. Heavy Work : Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and / or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and / or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Working Conditions : Hazardous physical conditions (mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, etc.) Atmospheric conditions (fumes, odors, dusts, gases) Hazardous materials (chemicals) High noise levels.

The City of Tukwila offers a comprehensive benefit package to all regular full-time and part-time employees and their eligible dependents, including domestic partners (DP) and their dependents (a tax penalty applies to the DP portion of the premium). Part-time employees pay a pro-rated share of the premium.

Medical Employees have the option of choosing from the City's self-insured plan that is administered by Healthcare Management Administrators (HMA) and is part of the Regence Preferred Provider network; or Kaiser Permanente, an HMO, for medical and prescription coverage.

Dental The dental plan is provided through the City's self-insured plan (HMA) and covers preventative, basic, and restorative services to an annual maximum of $2